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The Women Who Ran Away

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What to expect

In Sheila O'Flanagan's engrossing new novel, two women form an unlikely friendship as they face up to shocking truths about the men they've loved - and start to make their own decisions about what to do next...

'One of my favourite authors' Marian Keyes

Deira is setting out on the holiday she'd planned with her long-term partner Gavin... only she's on her own. Gavin will not be amused when he finds out she's 'borrowed' his car, but since their brutal break-up Deira's not been acting rationally. Maybe a drive through beautiful France will help her see things differently...

Grace has been sent on a journey by her late husband, Ken. She doesn't really want to be on it but she's following his instructions as always. She can only hope that the trip will help her to forgive him. And then - finally - she'll be able to let him go.

Thrown together by chance, Deira and Grace are soon motoring down the French highways, sharing intriguing stories of their pasts, as they each consider the future...

(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

Praise for THE WOMEN WHO RAN AWAY - HEAT'S READ OF THE WEEK! 'If you've had to cancel your holiday plans this summer, don't worry - this beautiful new novel will transport you to sunnier climes . . . and like all the best adventures, there are a few surprising twists along the way'
Heat
'Attachez votre ceinture for an eventful ride'
Saga
'From the beautiful cover to the very last page, The Women Who Ran Away is a gorgeous escapist summer read! Highly Recommended!'
Hot Brands Cool Places
'A road trip to remember!'
Choice
'A star . . . Fans will love her fabulous new book'
Prima
'Another lovely read from Sheila O'Flanagan'
HELLO!
'If you're looking for complete escapism, this riveting book with captivating characters and an evocative storyline is perfect'
Candis Magazine
Praise for Sheila O'Flanagan's irresistible novels: 'A hugely enjoyable romance, written with pace and heart. It will make you long to jump on a plane'
Sunday Mirror
'Smart and twisty'
Heat
'I read the book in one sitting as it was so enjoyable, full of romance and kept you riveted until the last page'
Woman's Way
'One of my favourite authors'
'Brilliantly written and with plot twists popping out like Prosecco corks'
Woman & Home
'Hugely enjoyable . . . Written with pace and heart'
Sunday Mirror
'Heartfelt . . . A real page turner'
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Author Sheila O'Flanagan
Narrator Shelley Atkinson
Duration 12 hours and 52 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781472254771
Format Audiobook
Publisher Headline
Genre Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance, Travel and holiday
Availability GB, IE, US

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