Audiobooks narrated by Emily Pennant-Rea

"Ceylon, 1906: Stella Polegate steps off the ship in Colombo harbour, her heart beating with contradictory emotions. As her father’s unofficial research assistant, she’s thrilled to explore this island of ancient temples and verdant tea plantations—yet painfully aware that her brilliant mind will remain uncredited, her academic ambitions dismissed simply because she is a woman. When her father’s doctoral student makes unwelcome advances that escalate to violence, Stella's carefully ordered world shatters. With her reputation and future hanging in the balance, she finds an unexpected ally in Norton Baxter, a principled young civil servant whose growing disillusionment with colonial rule mirrors her own questioning of societal constraints. As Stella navigates the suffocating expectations of colonial society, she must make an impossible choice. Should she accept the limitations imposed upon her gender or fight for the academic future she deserves? And can she trust Norton with her damaged heart when every man in her life has sought to control her destiny? From the misty highlands of Kandy to the bustling port of Colombo, Stella’s journey becomes a defiant quest not only for love but for something far more elusive—the freedom to become the author of her own story. Readers who love The Tea Planter's Wife and Lucinda Riley will adore this atmospheric novel of forbidden love set in the twilight of the British Raj. What readers say about Clare Flynn’s historical fiction: “An absolutely beautiful story written with so much compassion… will touch your heart in ways you may never have dreamed.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I felt transported back in time. I loved it and didn’t want it to end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, what an amazing, powerful and moving story! It kept me captivated from start to finish… left me breathless and deeply engrossed.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beautifully written… utterly addictive and will keep you riveted until the last page.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A poignant and beautiful story. Flynn writes with perfection. I absolutely loved this.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The emotions I went through were numerous... This book hit me in the gut… magical to read and will stay with me… Wonderful.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “PHENOMENAL! Loved reading it and didn’t want to put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow – where to begin... I am still thinking about this book! What an amazing story!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Clare Flynn (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Escape to the Country Garden: A gorgeously moreish romance to fall in love with

"A sweet and funny romance that will wrap you up in a big, warm hug! Frankie Carlisle finds herself back at Feywood – her family's crumbling manor house – after yet another disastrous break-up. Her sisters Juliet and Martha try to comfort her, but Frankie can’t help but wonder why everything always seems to go wrong in her life… Then a charming stranger arrives on the grounds, and Frankie's world is turned upside down once more. Could this unexpected encounter be the key to mending her broken heart and restoring the faded glory of Feywood, or will old wounds sabotage this last chance at happiness? Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan. What readers are saying about Hannah Langdon: ‘This lovely, lovely book gladdened my heart and transported me into another world. I wanted it to go on forever.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that wraps you up in a big, warm hug… warm, fun, and filled with moments that make you smile and sigh in contentment… the perfect companion for a cosy night in.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly heartwarming novel – I couldn’t put it down and read it in less than 24 hours! The characters are instantly likeable, the setting is perfect… lose yourself in this romantic, magical and witty story.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book and couldn’t put it down… the plot’s twists and turns kept me hooked. A happy ending helped my enjoyment too!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book – witty, romantic and totally charming.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely page-turningly great!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Hannah Langdon (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency

"It takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime … The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore! A Platinum book of the month! 'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore 'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor 'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour – Alice Beeton never anticipated finding herself single and childless past fifty. A distant relative of the famous Mrs Beeton, Alice had once envisioned a perfect household of her own. Instead, she resides in her pristine flat in a rather shabby Kensington block, with Agatha, her brilliant, if overly protective, corgi-Jack Russell mix. Alice runs the Good Housekeeping Management Agency, supplying discreet domestic staff to luxurious townhouses and grand country estates. When Camille Messent urgently needs a new housekeeper, Alice sends Enya, a bold young woman with stellar references and fluency in French. But Alice's quiet New Year's Day is shattered when news breaks that Enya has been found dead. With the scruffy but intriguing Detective Rigby struggling to conduct a proper investigation, and the wealthy family closing ranks, Miss Beeton, along with her astute companion Agatha, takes it upon herself to crack the case. After all, it takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime… – Readers LOVE Miss Beeton's Murder Agency: ‘What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!’ ‘Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town’ ‘Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book' 'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come.' 'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter.' Perfect for fans of: - Cosy crime - Golden age crime fiction - Women sleuths - Found family - Old money and high society"

Josie Lloyd (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Nature’s Ghosts: The world we lost and how to bring it back

"Winner of the 2024 Richard Jefferies Award for nature writing Shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation A Times Science Book of the Year ‘Sophie writes fantastically, chronicling the most important issues facing nature conservationists today.’ Chris Packham For thousands of years, humans have been the architects of the natural world. Our activities have permanently altered the environment – for good and for bad. In Nature’s Ghosts, award-winning journalist Sophie Yeo examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity: from landscapes carved out by megafauna to the primeval forests that emerged following the last Ice Age, and from the eagle-haunted skies of the Dark Ages to the flower-decked farms of more recent centuries. Uncovering the stories of the people who have helped to shape the landscape, she seeks out their footprints even where it seems there are none to be found. And she explores the timeworn knowledge that can help to fix our broken relationship with the earth. Along the way, Sophie encounters the environmental detectives – archaeological, cultural and ecological – reconstructing, in stunning detail, the landscapes we have lost. Today, the natural world is more vulnerable than ever; the footprints of humanity heavier than they have ever been. But, as this urgent book argues, from the ghosts of the past, we may learn how to build a more wild and ancient future."

Sophie Yeo (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Going Mainstream: How extremists are taking over

"'Piercingly revelatory ... a tour de force' - Carl Miller, author of The Death of the Gods '...a must-read ' - Eliot Higgins, author of We Are Bellingcat 'A timely and frighteningly revealing book' - Richard Kerbaj, author of The Secret History of the Five Eyes The internationally bestselling author of Going Dark: the secret social lives of extremists (A Telegraph Book of the Year) returns to explore why radical ideas are increasingly infiltrating politics, popular culture and our everyday lives. Incels. Anti Vaxxers. Conspiracy theorists. Neo-Nazis. Once, these groups all belonged on the fringes of the political spectrum. Today, accelerated by a pandemic, global conflict and rapid technological change, their ideas are becoming more widespread: QAnon proponents run for U.S. Congress, neo-fascists win elections in Europe, and celebrity influencers spread dangerous myths to millions. Going Mainstream asks the question: What is happening here? Going undercover online and in person, UK counter-extremism expert Julia Ebner reveals how, united by a shared sense of grievance and scepticism about institutions, radicalised individuals are influencing the mainstream as never before. Hidden from public scrutiny, they leverage social media to create alternative information ecosystems and build sophisticated networks funded by dark money. Ebner's candid conversations with extremists offer a nuanced and gripping insight into why people have turned to the fringes. She explores why outlandish ideas have taken hold and disinformation is spreading faster than ever. And she speaks to the activists and educators who are fighting to turn the tide. Going Mainstream is a dispatch from the darkest front of the culture wars, and a vital wake-up call."

Julia Ebner (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Keep Them Close

"She trusted a stranger with her secrets. Now she's paying the price. Frazzled mum, Emily, loves her four-year-old twin daughters. Amidst trying her best to be the perfect mum all while keeping her sanity intact, she finds solace in the anonymous internet forum MumsOnline during her darkest days. But when a newfound friendship takes a dark turn, and her past is exposed, Emily's perfect life is threatened. Can she protect her family from a dangerous stalker? Praise for 'Keep Them Close': ´A splendidly twisty psychological mystery´ - Daily Mail ´Expertly paced and totally compelling...a bruising exploration of motherhood and family secrets.´ - Anna Bailey, author of 'Tall Bones' ´I absolutely raced through this book - beautifully suspenseful, pacy and smart. A real talent in the psych thriller genre.´ - L.V. Matthews, author of 'The Twins' - Sophie is a Cotswolds-based psychological thriller author with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes. Her debut novel 'All My Lies' was hailed ´A real page-turner´ by Sophie Hannah."

Sophie Flynn (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Every Happy Family

"A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty. ‘[A] gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer’ Daily Mail ‘Funny, compelling and so on point about family dynamics’ The Sun 'We read this brilliant book in one sitting’ Bella Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen and the grandchildren under one roof isn’t without its dramas. Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn’t count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it’s Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything. It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly – a name you don't mention in front of Minnie. With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table? * * * What readers are saying about Every Happy Family ‘If you love Liane Moriarty then this is a great book for you…I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a fabulous family drama this was… superb, funny, heart wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘On the one hand I wanted to devour in one sitting but on the other I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished I was going to miss these true to life characters being in my life.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute must read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!)’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn’t want to leave them all. ’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Other Parents: ‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ HELLO! ‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum"

Sarah Stovell (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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I’ll Never Tell

"Gripping new suspense from the author of Little White Lies ’Written with subtle intelligence and quiet menace’ Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written, very tense’ Jane Shemilt ‘A tense, cat and mouse tale . . . compelling' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chateau ‘Had me gripped from start to finish. So original and clever' Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Apartment Upstairs ‘Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough. The tension and pace were absolute magic’ Lauren North, author of All the Wicked Games Keep your family close, and your secrets closer… To the outside world, the Goodlights are perfect. Julia is a lawyer, Paul a stay-at-home dad who has dedicated his life to helping their daughter Chrissie achieve her dreams as a talented violinist. But on the night of a prestigious music competition, which has the power to change everything for Chrissie and her family, Chrissie goes missing. She puts on the performance of a lifetime, then completely disappears. Suddenly every single crack, every single secret that the family is hiding risks being exposed. Because the Goodlights aren’t perfect. Not even close. Readers LOVE I’ll Never Tell ‘What a story!…Full of twists and turns right from the start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was everything I love in a domestic noir. It's a fresh concept and isn't just full of things you've read before…Could be the family across the street from you which just makes it all the most captivating’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Philippa east has done it again! I love her books and this is no exception!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There's something about the way Philippa writes that makes the words flow easily, and the pages turn themselves’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I recommend East’s books to anyone who enjoys twisty psychological thrillers and I'll Never Tell confirms that East has become a must-read author for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Philippa East (Author), Ciaran Saward, Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Smash All the Windows

"'Smash all the Windows' won the inaugural Selfies Book Award in 2019. It has taken conviction to right the wrongs. It will take courage to learn how to live again. London, 22 August 2003. A day that began like any other would end in tragedy. Fifty-eight people set off for work, only to never return. For more than thirteen years, the search for truth has eaten up everything: marriages, families, health, careers and finances. A flawed justice system failed the victims' kin, but hope arises when a rookie law student scrutinizes the disaster and uncovers potential answers. With lies being unraveled and hypocrisies exposed, the families can all get back to their lives. Well, if only it were that simple... A gripping, highly charged, topical piece of fiction, 'Smash All the Windows' is a testament to the human condition and the healing power of art. - Hailed by The Bookseller as 'One to Watch', Jane Davis writes thought-provoking literary page turners with a strong commercial edge. Her first novel 'Half-Truths and White Lies', won a national award established with the aim of finding 'the next Joanne Harris'."

Jane Davis (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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Diana - Remembering the Princess: Reflections on her life, twenty-five years on from her death

"'Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity. All over the world, a standard bearer for the rights of the truly downtrodden, a very British girl who transcended nationality. Someone with a natural nobility who was classless and who proved in the last year that she needed no royal title to continue to generate her particular brand of magic...' From Charles Spencer's address at his sister Diana's funeral, Westminster Abbey, 6 September 1997 Today, twenty-five years since Diana's death, seems the right moment for a reassessment of this remarkable woman. Did the Royal Family learn lessons from her life, about protection and privacy, about how to incorporate 'outsiders' into their ranks, about how to manage scandal? Did it take any lessons from her death, and the public's reaction not only to that, but to the behaviour of, in particular, the Queen and Prince Charles, in the aftermath? Or have the family and the Palace - 'the men in grey suits', as Diana called them - continued on the same track, unchanged, repeating many of the mistakes made with her, from her first nervous ventures in royal circles to her later defiance of traditional protocols? These and many other questions are explored in this authoritative book, written by two people closely associated with Diana: Inspector Ken Wharfe was the Princess's police protection officer for six years during the most turbulent period of her marriage to Prince Charles. Ros Coward was chosen as author of the official book by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Trust. Their book is both an examination of the people and events of the time, and an elegiac tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the late twentieth century."

Ken Wharfe, Ros Coward (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea, Ken Wharfe (Narrator)

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The Guilty Friend

"One of them is dead. One of them is lying. Alex, Karen and Misty were an inseparable trio at university. But when Alex died suddenly, the remaining two friends could no longer look each other in the eye, knowing they both had a part to play in her death. Thirty years later, Misty and Karen have long since moved on with their lives. But when Karen thinks she sees her former friend alive, she soon becomes obsessed with a past she thought she’d left behind. Before long, the perfect life she’s built for herself starts to unravel, and it seems as though history might just be repeating itself… Can Karen keep her secrets hidden? Or will her guilt tear an innocent family apart? A twisty and emotionally-charged suspense novel for fans of Lesley Kara’s The Rumour, Linda Green’s The Last Thing She Told Me and Teresa Driscoll’s The Promise. Reviews for Joanne Sefton: ‘The plot will keep you guessing until the end, but the characters will stay with you for much longer.’ Jo Furniss, best-selling author of The Trailing Spouse and All The Little Children ‘The last page was a true gut punch!’ Reader review ‘Dark, suspenseful, gripping and overall a bloody good book!’ Reader review ‘What a powerful book!!’ Reader review ‘Very clever and really gripping. Highly recommended for psychological thriller fans.’ Reader review ‘A great read from start to finish. Lots of twists and turns and unexpected outcomes.’ Reader review ‘Grabs you from the first chapter and you can't put it down.’ Reader review ‘A great read with fantastic characters.’ Reader review ‘Gripping and moving.’ Reader review ‘Keeps you intrigued throughout.’ Reader review ‘Very intense and unique and enjoyable… superb ending.’ Reader review Trigger warning: This novel involves eating disorders and may be triggering for vulnerable readers."

Joanne Sefton (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea (Narrator)

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The Best of Friends

"The brand new 2022 psychological domestic suspense thriller you won’t want to put down! Susannah is rebuilding her life… Susannah has had a tough year. After a knotty divorce, moving to a small town in the south of England with her two sons is exactly the fresh start she needs. Charlotte seems to have it all… Charlotte is delighted when Susannah arrives in town. Charlotte may appear to have the perfect husband, the perfect family, the perfect house, but she needs someone to confide in. But one of them is not who they pretend to be… The two women instantly become best friends. But underneath the surface, secrets, lies and betrayals are all hiding. And when the truth comes out, not everyone will live to tell the tale… Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell What readers are saying about The Best of Friends ‘I was turning the pages faster and faster as I was desperate to find out what would happen’ ‘Didn't see the twists coming at all' ‘A real gem of a femme fatale thriller' ‘Kept me gripped until the end’ ‘Excellent plotting and writing style! 5 stars’ ‘An intriguing, fast paced read which I devoured in a matter of hours’ ‘Once I started I really did not want to put the book down’ ‘ I was actually guessing until the final chapter and was totally blown away at the end!’ ‘A fast paced story of friendship, treacherous behaviour and a bit of revenge’ ‘Readers should hold on tight for this crazy, bumpy ride’ ‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t put the book down’ ‘For keeping me utterly entertained I don’t hesitate to give this book 5 stars’"

Alex Day (Author), Emily Pennant-Rea, Mary Woodvine (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Emily Pennant-Rea