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The Swimmer
- Author
- Graham Norton
- Narrator
- Graham Norton
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 14 April 2022
- Run Time
- 1 hour 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 reviews)
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What to expect
Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life.
One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange...
(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
User Reviews
Book 4.7
Narration 5.0
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4.0 5.0
The Swimmer
An easy to listen to, light-hearted “Who Done It.” Written and read by Graham Norton.
The gentle flow and short chapters make it easy to follow. Allowing other daily activities to take place without losing the storylinetheresa coyne 2022-10-26
Details
- Author
- Graham Norton
- Narrator
- Graham Norton
- Duration
- 1 hour 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529388077
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 4.7(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
A new novel from the acclaimed author and broadcaster as part of Quick Reads 2022 and World Book Night.Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life. One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange...(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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