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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy
Harold Fry (Related to this series)
- Author
- Rachel Joyce
- Narrator
- Celia Imrie
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 9 October 2014
- Run Time
- 10 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 reviews)
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What to expect
When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait?
A new volunteer at the hospice suggests that Queenie should write again; only this time she must tell Harold everything. In confessing to secrets she has hidden for twenty years, she will find atonement for the past. As the volunteer points out, ‘Even though you’ve done your travelling, you’re starting a new journey too.’
Queenie thought her first letter would be the end of the story. She was wrong. It was the beginning.
Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with a mischievous bite, this is a novel about the journey we all must take to learn who we are; it is about loving and letting go. And most of all it is about finding joy in unexpected places and at times we least expect.
Critics Review
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5 stars
The Telegraph
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Touching ... a quiet, gentle, moving novel. Joyce's writing has a simplicity that sings and she captures hope best of all.
The Observer
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If you loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you'll be thrilled with this sequel.
The Sun
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Invest in a box of Kleenex before you start this tear-jerker - [one of] this month's big reads.
Women & Home
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A beautiful story which will grip you, make you laugh and cry, uplift your spirit and leave you feeling profoundly grateful and changed by the reading experience ... This is a wonderful book about loss, redemption and joy – and I give it my own prize.
The Daily Mail
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A delightful read. ... Joyful moments and gentle comedy.. an uplifting and moving companion to Harold Fry
Daily Express
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Since finishing the two books, I often found myself wistfully wishing for another glimpse into Harold and Queenie’s world.
Stylist
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A beautiful book ... both desperately sad and sweetly uplifting - even funny... I really did love it.
Stylist
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Joyce's poignant tale of Harold and Queenie will stay with us for a long time to come.
Stylist
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If you loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry you'll be thrilled with this sequel.
Fabulous magazine
User Reviews
Book 4.7
Narration 4.3
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5.0 5.0
Another finely crafted book from Rachel Joyce. What a moving story this is. If you haven't read/listened to the Harold Fry story you must do that first as understanding the characters brings the whole story to life.
Don't forget the tissues!
Once we've got over that story we'll listen to the Maureen Fry book.Rocketman 2025-02-20 -
5.0 4.0
Such a lovely story. I’ve walked past those huts at embleton bay and it was so good to go back there. I love the philosophy, the humour and the descriptions of nature. Thank you Rachel
maggie may 2024-03-29
Details
- Author
- Rachel Joyce
- Narrator
- Celia Imrie
- Duration
- 10 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 October 2014
- ISBN
- 9781473509092
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction
- Rating
- 4.7(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.3(3 reviews)
Synopsis
When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait? A new volunteer at the hospice suggests that Queenie should write again; only this time she must tell Harold everything. In confessing to secrets she has hidden for twenty years, she will find atonement for the past. As the volunteer points out, ‘Even though you’ve done your travelling, you’re starting a new journey too.’ Queenie thought her first letter would be the end of the story. She was wrong. It was the beginning.Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with a mischievous bite, this is a novel about the journey we all must take to learn who we are; it is about loving and letting go. And most of all it is about finding joy in unexpected places and at times we least expect.
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