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Small Miracles
The Sisters of Saint Philomena (Related to this series)
- Author
- Anne Booth
- Narrator
- Stella McCusker
- Publisher
- Random House
- Publish Date
- 1 September 2022
- Run Time
- 10 hours 1 minute
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
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Three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent, resulting in a story of friendship, community, faith and love.
The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. The place that Sisters Margaret, Bridget and Cecilia call home is in dire need of repairs and, with no savings and no new recruits, they are facing the prospect of having to sell up and leave behind the friends and neighbours in the parish community that they love.
That is, until ninety-year-old Cecilia decides to play the newly launched National Lottery and a series of small miracles begins to unfold.
Small Miracles takes the reader on a joyful and uplifting journey as these three unforgettable nuns learn more about life, love and friendship than they could ever have imagined.
This is the perfect feel-good read for fans of AJ Pearce, Rachel Joyce, Katie Fforde and Joanna Cannon, as well as Sister Act, Rev and The Vicar of Dibley. It's a story about love in its many guises and how it can heal us.
'Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times.' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird
© Anne Booth 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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With gentle humour, and surprising twists and turns, this is just the book we need in these difficult times. I didn't want it to end.
Katie Fforde
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Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times
AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird
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Heart-warming and quirky, with a cast of lovable characters...Just wonderful. I loved it.
Jill Mansell
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Charming, witty and intricately plotted...celebrates the uplifting power of love
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What a joy! Small Miracles is warm, compassionate, and sees the good in everyone. I loved it, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to be reminded of what a kind place the world can be.
Stephanie Butland
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I want to be in the kitchen with Sister Bridget cooking up a storm! We should all learn to follow our hearts and find what we love, and be thankful for those we love. This book is a joyful celebration of love.
Jo Thomas
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A warm hug of a book: gently funny, compassionate and kind. Exactly what we're all craving right now.
Shelley Harris
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I didn't want this book to end. Full of small everyday miracles and big love.
Jenny Bayliss
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Details
- Author
- Anne Booth
- Narrator
- Stella McCusker
- Duration
- 10 hours 1 minute
- Release Date
- 1 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529194401
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Religious and spiritual fiction, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent, resulting in a story of friendship, community, faith and love.The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. The place that Sisters Margaret, Bridget and Cecilia call home is in dire need of repairs and, with no savings and no new recruits, they are facing the prospect of having to sell up and leave behind the friends and neighbours in the parish community that they love.That is, until ninety-year-old Cecilia decides to play the newly launched National Lottery and a series of small miracles begins to unfold.Small Miracles takes the reader on a joyful and uplifting journey as these three unforgettable nuns learn more about life, love and friendship than they could ever have imagined.This is the perfect feel-good read for fans of AJ Pearce, Rachel Joyce, Katie Fforde and Joanna Cannon, as well as Sister Act, Rev and The Vicar of Dibley. It's a story about love in its many guises and how it can heal us.'Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times.' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird© Anne Booth 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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