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Ellie and the Harpmaker
- Narrated by: Philip Battley, Katharine Lee McEwan
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
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A poignant, feel-good debut about a man who gives a stranger a harp and inadvertently gives them both a second chance at life....
Meet Ellie. She's perfectly happy living a quiet life with her husband, Clive. (Well, she does sometimes wonder about the way he talks to her and about all the things she hasn't achieved yet. But she's happy enough.)
Meet Dan. He's definitely content - content with his predictable, ordered existence, making harps in his isolated barn on Exmoor. Content being on his own, far away from other people and - crucially - far away from any risk of surprises.
What Ellie and Dan don't know yet is that a chance encounter is about to change all of this....
Critic reviews
"Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Uplifting and full of heart, and I couldn't put it down!" (Jo Thomas)
"A beautiful love song of a story, wonderfully told with a warm heart and much hope." (Phaedra Patrick)
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- sj c.
- 22-07-21
Average
Well written novel and enjoyed audible characters. Listened after reading another review leaving individual ‘disturbed’ … wouldn’t go that far. Def far fetched and mildly concerning that characters aren’t punished for law breaking but mainly a love story. I would have enjoyed more if more open explanation of disabilities.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-21
Left me very unsettled
This is an easy to listen story in terms of construction. However I was left feeling very uneasy about the storyline. The book deals with very serious issues. It is entirely the author’s choice how to write their story but to not make a very dangerous character accountable for their actions under the law sends totally the wrong message . I think it was an important opportunity missed. I really do not like to write negative comments but the ending of the book left me very disturbed.
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- tracy
- 27-02-21
Great easy listening story
Absolute joy from start to finish Liked the narrators Easy listening nothing rude can leave on if your kiddies are in the car etc
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- Nicola O.
- 06-02-21
Total bliss
A wonderful evocative story. Inspiring and feel good. Characters unique and believable. I loved every minute .
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- Anonymous User
- 15-07-23
It’s alright
Accents can be a tad dodgy but liveable, walked into it having listened to other Prior Books, expecting a light hearted wholesome story, there are some darker themes to it but not anything to worry about. More implied than anything but I do love the character of Dan. Its not going to be a must read classic but then not everything no will and it’s a nice thing to listen to when cleaning or cooking.
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- kb.barr88
- 31-03-23
excellent listen
an excellent story. heart warming and well read. a must for sleepy spring evening listening
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- jankendallbridge
- 25-11-22
Very appealing Story
Couldn’t put this book down. Loved every page. Cleverly written to gently include issues of ?autism
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-06-22
Disappointing
I’m quite conflicted about this book. The positive for me was Dan’s character and I thought the author created him quite beautifully and sensitively. I thought Phillip Battley’s narration did the character great justice and brought him to life. The chapters from Ellie’s side of the story however were so naively written it made me wince and I admit to skipping through the nonsense several times. I don’t think I missed much. I would have believed there were two authors conspiring to write one book. The narration of Ellie, by Katharine Lee McEwan was dreadfully dull, which made things worse, with either missing emphasis or emphasis in the wrong place. It was reminiscent of Celia Imrie’s character, Miss Babs in Acorn Antiques!
Not a complete waste of time but I won’t be searching out more from this author in a hurry.
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- fin
- 24-03-22
Delightful!
A beautiful story, well written and performed. Didn't want it to end... unusual subject matter, too
Recommended.
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-01-22
A breathe of fresh air
This was such a lovely read. Laughter at the small things and I love Dan. A perfect finish.
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- Sarah Vaulbert
- 09-04-23
Absolutely enchanting
I love it from start to finish. Beautifully ready. Ellie and Dan are just so perfect as characters. Wonderful story. I want to go the the harp barn.
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- Cath linden
- 05-04-21
Beautiful. Moving. Poignant.
Loved the story and loved the narrators, especially the man who narrated Dan. Highly recommended
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