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The Distance Between Us

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Author of Hamnet

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The Distance Between Us

By: Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Susie Riddell
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 Gripping, insightful and deft, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. It was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller (2005) and won the Somerset Maugham Award.

On a cold February afternoon, Stella catches sight of a man she hasn't seen for many years, but instantly recognises. Or thinks she does. At the same moment on the other side of the globe, in the middle of a crowd of Chinese New Year revellers, Jake realises that things are becoming dangerous.

They know nothing of one another's existence, but both Stella and Jake flee their lives: Jake in search of a place so remote it doesn't appear on any map, and Stella for a destination in Scotland, the significance of which only her sister, Nina, will understand.

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Maggie O’Farrell does it again. Every sentence a delight. Characters compelling - storyline gripping and deeply romantic.

Authentic, compelling, romantic

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A thoughtful and captivating love story which unfolds gradually as the characters become clear and their lives develop in tandem.

Captivating

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I usually love her books....some good moments and her writing is aways beautiful...just somehow underwhelming . not bad but the hand that first held mine is a cut above this

some good moments and her writing is aways beautiful...just somehow underwhelming

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A moving love story beautifully described. The changes in time can are a bit tricky and are probably easier to follow in print. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Moving love story

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I am normally a fan of Maggie O’Farrell and have read several of her books but this one was hard work. I found it rather dull with not much of a story.

Disappointing

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