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The Last Weekend
- Author
- Hannah Begbie
- Narrator
- Helen Colby
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 10 April 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 2 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
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What to expect
Four women
Annie has brought her three best friends and their families together for a long weekend away in a gorgeous seaside Airbnb. It should be idyllic – sun, sea, sand, cocktails and laughter.
One shocking secret
But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. And Annie has a secret – and an earth-shattering favour to ask of one of her friends.
A life-changing decision
As the idyllic weekend turns sour – arguments, grudges and a boat trip that goes awry – Annie must make her devastating decision – and change everyone’s lives, forever.
Critics Review
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‘Such a bloody brilliant book… rare to find something that is both hilarious and moving’ Eva Rice
'Thought-provoking and emotional … One for book clubs everywhere' Clare Mackintosh
‘[A] fierce and fearless tale of friendship, life and all its complications … I laughed, I cried and learned a lot' Janet Ellis
'A tale of friendship, love, loss … Made me laugh and cry in equal measure' Charlotte Philby
'Comic but so poignant. The end made me cry’ Jeremy Vine
'Fierce, funny, poignant and redemptive' Beth Morrey
‘A gripping, heart-wrenching exploration of friendship, secrets, and the choices that define us. Tense, emotional and utterly unputdownable' Emily Freud
'What an emotional read! I went in without much knowledge of what was ahead of me, and I wasn’t expecting it to end up such a tear-jerker! I found it such a moving, intriguing story, told with real sincerity. Anyone trying to be a parent, a partner or a friend – or trying to be all at once – will find a lot to relate to here' Niamh Hargan
‘An engrossing read, crackling with energy. An unflinching and sincere exploration of friendship, written with real heart' Emily Perkins
'Delicious, highly entertaining social comedy with an artfully dark streak' Meg Clothier
'Manages to be touching and hilarious, often on the same page. Annie and her friends will feel like your own by the book’s truly heart-rending conclusion' Julia Raeside
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Details
- Author
- Hannah Begbie
- Narrator
- Helen Colby
- Duration
- 10 hours 2 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 April 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008499044
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Synopsis
'Thought-provoking and emotional … had me laughing and crying in equal measure. One for book clubs everywhere' Clare Mackintosh Four women Annie has brought her three best friends and their families together for a long weekend away in a gorgeous seaside Airbnb. It should be idyllic – sun, sea, sand, cocktails and laughter. One shocking secret But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. And Annie has a secret – and an earth-shattering favour to ask of one of her friends. A life-changing decision As the idyllic weekend turns sour – arguments, grudges and a boat trip that goes awry – Annie must make her devastating decision – and change everyone’s lives, forever.
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