X-Book

Eudora Honeysett is Quite Well, Thank You

Click Buy to Log in and see personalised pricing.

Send as a gift Get in the xigxag app

Listen to a sample

What to expect

‘Like a hot cup of tea on a wintry afternoon – absolute comfort’ Reader review

‘Wow – definitely my book of the year… in my all time top ten!’ Reader review

‘This is undoubtedly one of the best books that I have read this year’ Reader review

‘An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death… Everyone should read this book’ Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

Eudora Honeysett is done – with all of it. Having seen first-hand what a prolonged illness can create, the eighty-five-year-old has no intention of leaving things to chance. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland she takes her life into her own hands.

But then ten-year-old Rose arrives in a riot of colour on her doorstep. Now, as precocious Rose takes Eudora on adventures she’d never imagined she reflects on the trying times of her past and soon finds herself wondering – is she ready for death when she’s only just experienced what it’s like to truly live?

A heartfelt story of life, death, friendship and family perfect for fans of Gail Honeyman. *Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year Award*

Readers love Eudora!

‘I have to say this is the best book that I have ever read! Being in my 40s I've read a lot of books!’ Lyn

‘One of those that I will always remember…it really has touched me like no other book has’ Sylvia

‘I read this book in one sitting because the characters were so real I didn't want to leave them’ Cheryl

‘One of the most uplifting and heartwarming books of 2020’ Kelly

Absolutely the book we need right now…Uplifting, warm and all about the power of friendship, this book felt like a tonic to the madness of the world’ Andi

‘One heroine I will never forget…We all need friends like Eudora, Stanley and Rose in our lives. Their kindness is a shining light in these stormy times’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane

‘Strikes a winning balance, reaching deep feelings while avoiding the traps of sentimentality’ Publishers Weekly

Unique and wonderful…a sensitive examination of human connections’ Kirkus Reviews

Critics Review

‘An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death. In the latter, the author dares to explore a subject that many shy away from, but she does so with touching sensitivity, gentle humour and absolute honesty. Eudora’s courage, dignity and wry sense of fun are beautifully drawn as she takes the reader on the heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting journey of her life and death. Everyone should read this book’ Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

‘Made me laugh out loud’ Sue

‘An incredibly uplifting book…made me read into the night’ Kerry

‘An absolute perfect read…I cannot speak highly enough of this book’ Maria

‘It celebrates life… a surprise in a book’ Angela

‘A beautifully written book and highly recommended’ Laura

‘The author writes with such inspiring words…Love this story’ Eileen

‘Emotional, moving, delightful’ Abby

‘A fantastic story of love and friendship which I recommend’ Christine

Author Annie Lyons
Narrator Nicolette McKenzie
Duration 10 hours and 40 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008405397
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

About xigxag and the x-book®

xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK’s only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.

Our x-book® format is the only fully integrated listen-and-read experience available. See the text on screen as you listen, look up words, take notes, search within the book, and share quotes. It is especially useful for accessibility, language learning, and getting more from non-fiction. Look for the purple x-book® ribbon on the cover, or filter your search by “x-book” to find them.

There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at £8.99. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from £3.99. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.

Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.

Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.