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The Bank of Goodliness

By: David Luddington
Narrated by: Nigel Planer
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When Shadeys Bank loses another CEO to a scandal, they are desperate to show they’ve reformed. Who better to present their redemption than a country Vicar?

Reverend Tom Goodman is ousted from his job as a country Vicar for allowing a homeless family to stay in the church hall. Meanwhile, a major bank is trying to rescue its image after the latest in a long string of financial scandals. It seems like the perfect match, and Goodman is hastily appointed as the bank’s new CEO. All they have to do is promote him as their new figurehead whilst also keeping him away from the day-to-day business of dubious banking. Unfortunately for Shadeys, Tom is planning on making a difference. And so begins an epic battle of wills. The might of a multi-billion-pound bank versus a seemingly naïve country Vicar.

©2019 David Luddington (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd
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"Like reading your favourite sitcom." (Nigel Planer)

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Good humored entertainment

I enjoyed the story as well as the narration. The sense of humor in this book is definitely my cup of tea.

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Hard to put down!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was disappointed when it came to an end, but was quite satisfied with how it ended. I hope David Luddington has written other books that I can read.

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Very entertaining

I laughed aloud a lot while listening to this book, both from the funny lines and situations and the narrator’s delivery. The story was creative and I was wishing there were more Tom Goodmans as bank CEO.

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An absolute riot

Loved it and wanted to call it a hoot. But it is an absolute riot. If you liked P J Wodehouse, you'll be drawn into this book, imitating British upper class accents and satirizing these characters while dealing with a serious subject: bank profits or greed. The narration was a real treat! All the while innocent, no hard crimes or violence.

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Good fun.

A little silly, in a very British way, which I love. Dry humor, the aristocracy and ostentation wealthy are mocked mercilessly, and there's a happy ending to boot. Just the thing to bring you back up with all the terrible news during the pandemic. David Luddington is rapidly becoming one of my new favorite authors.

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Loved It

Funny, smart, and satirical - what more could you ask for? This is the second book I've read from this author, and I doubt it will be the last.

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Dry humor at its best

Just a really fun, enjoyable story. Very engaging and well done touching topics that resonate with all of us.

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what a great book

the story is entertaining and takes you new places.very good reading,too.loved and enjoyed the storyline

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You should listen to this book

Loved everything about this book. Wish it wasn’t so accurate about the financial industry though.

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A perfect scenario

Enjoyable easy listening. Pure fun. I really love the authors twist on things. I’m so glad I started his series of books. I look forward to listening to all of them.

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