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Friends of Dorothy

By: Sandi Toksvig
Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
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The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller
'Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times' GRAHAM NORTON

After much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she's not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.

Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig's heart.

©2024 Sandi Toksvig (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Family Life Genre Fiction Humorous Literature & Fiction Romance Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good
Delightful Humor • Well-written Story • Exceptional Narration • Gentle Storytelling • Brilliant Writing
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I have loved everything Sandi Toksvig has touched for years and this novel was no different. Creative, funny, inclusive and heartwarming.

A Delight

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This a Beautifully Written Story and Beautifully Presented. I enjoyed every minute of this story.

Such a Beautiful Story

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This is the first book I have finished listening to and immediately started again. I think it’s worthwhile for any one to listen to, straight,gay, undetermined. It truly shows the meaning of family and love for your neighbors.

Family

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Just like all of her works, Sandi hits it on the nail. Her writing is wonderful. Her narration is exceptional.

the story was beautiful

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Toksvig weaves a beautiful tale and creates believable and entertaining characters. Well worth the price of admission.

Delightful

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It's great to find interesting characters and a lively story that's not full of angst or darkness or chaos.
Another well written and satisfying book by Sandy Toksvig. She always lifts you up with her prose and narration, even when tackling the confusing art of living and the common issues facing us all.

I'll be sending it to everyone on my holiday gift list.



Excellent and engaging!

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This is possibly the best audiobook of the year. I truly didn’t want it to end. It made me laugh and cry. Sandi’s narration brings the characters to life so well. More please!!!

Best audiobook this year!

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Toksvig is such a thoughtful writer and delicious reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The multiple character narrative and quick humour kept me glued.

Delicious escape

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I laughed, cried, sighed and gasped in equal measure.
One of the gentlest books I’ve listened to in a long time.
I think by having Sandy narrate her own story, the characters come out the way she wrote them and not as interpreted by someone else. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Simply simple

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Nothing. Just a lovely story of humans doing their best in the midst of life’s chaos.

What’s it got to do with the price of onions?

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