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The Travels of Maudie Tipstaff

By: Margaret Forster
Narrated by: Jacqueline King
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 Plagued all her life by her roisterous husband, straitlaced, outspoken, domineering Maudie is now on her own. Invited by her two daughters and her son to spend four months with each of them, she leaves Glasgow for the first time, uncertain of what awaits her. But what she finds in the very different homes of her children is not what she expects, causing her to reassess her life.©1967 Margaret Forster (P)2006 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Women's Fiction
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Great idea, Really enjoyed the reading of it. But we never found out anything about her children, how they were and ultimately Maudie never changed. All of the experiences should have done something to her, otherwise whats the point. Disappointed in the end of it. Could have been so much better and meant something.

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Great book about a rigid women and the effect she has on all who surround her, easy to listen to, kept me interested all the way through, very good narration.

a good lesson in cause and effect

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I found Maudie Tipstaff a very annoying character, but as the book went on, I began to see things a bit more through her eyes. It was a 3part book, and throughout each interaction of characters, the world of Maudie Tipstaff expanded.

It was a satisfying book because it was so character-driven, filled with unusual situations and people.

At first I didn't like it, but...

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This is not a charming sweet old lady, but we do come to understand her. We get to know her as she travels to see her children and what she learns about herself as she interacts with them. Jacqueline King does a wonderful job reading, bringing a lot of warmth to Maudie and the characters. The story moves along well and makes for an entertaining listen.

mad maudie

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Wonderful characterisation of a respectable buttoned-up Glasgow housewife of the 5os. Jacqueline King's narration is outstanding, she absolutely nails Maudie's primness, as well as doing the Scottish, Yorkshire and American accents perfectly.

Superb!

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