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My Mother's Secret
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Sheila O'Flanagan's My Mother's Secret is a thought-provoking and enthralling novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful listen, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry and Lisa Jewell.
When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.
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- Sue Dobbing
- 07-25-15
Well told holiday listening
An interesting family story.
well narrated,with emotions coming over clearly.
an easy listen, predictable but enjoyable ending. A feel good book.
6 people found this helpful
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- A
- 07-29-15
Easy listen
I enjoyed this easy to listen book as I have been stressed and this was comforting me time
4 people found this helpful
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- Ann D
- 10-31-19
Pleasant
This is a gentle, pleasant story. The emphasis is on family relationships and their vagaries over many years. It is not an exciting tale, so not for everyone. Aoife McMahon’s narration is faultless as always.
2 people found this helpful
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- Jaye22
- 06-03-20
Dreams and family Dramas
This started off slowly then once I worked out all the characters are it was plain sailing. The close knit family full of the usual bickering etc host a surprise party for their parents. Lots of good humour and sadness then a confession by the Mother makes everyone look at them in a different light. The confession means that one member of the family is about to find out more than they want to know. The fallout and repercussions make others in the family reassess their lives and decisions and actions.
1 person found this helpful
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- Ann Roddy
- 09-15-15
Great read
Well rounded characters, good plot,very enjoyable story . good narrator. first time I read Sheila Flanagan but will read more soon
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- R
- 07-20-15
Pleasant read!
Where does My Mother's Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It's a very easy enjoyable read, a little predictable in places but still very good reading.
What did you like best about this story?
The different family members views of the secret and it's impact on them throughout their lives.
What does Aoife McMahon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
She always gives a strong performance and her voices for the characters are so good!
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- Patricia
- 07-16-21
Too predictable for me
Well read by Aoife but too simple a tale.
I have enjoyed Sheila O’Flanagan’s books before but this was not one of her best.
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- Irene O'Toole
- 09-07-20
A nice warm story
Easy to listen to as always by this narrator. Story was okay...not as dramatic as some of the authors other books but enjoyable just the same.
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- lisa fineman
- 11-24-19
Fabulous
Lovely lovely book
Absolutely relaxing read
From start to finish you feel like part of the family.
Was so sad when it finished
We really need part 2.
Xx
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- Graham Vickers
- 07-18-19
Easy listening
The narrators voice is perfect for the style of book and the book is easy to listen to relaxing by a pool with a lot of distractions
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- Anonymous User
- 08-04-21
Very Tedious!!
Bought this because it was narrated by my favourite narrator but the story was so boring and drawn out. The “secret” was revealed with still around 5 hours of the story to be told.
I didn’t particularly like any of the characters.
It was a real struggle to finish the book !!!
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- June Eaton
- 06-05-18
Good book and awesome narrator!
Loved the narrator as always!
The story started slow, the story isn't too exciting however its still a good listening to daily chores and in the car.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-03-15
None of the characters are likeable
Or if they are, it's overshadowed by the annoying ones. I couldn't stand Rochine and I have no idea why everyone put up with her?! She ruined this book for me, but everyone was so self involved and lacked empathy.
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