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The Promise
- Narrated by: Anne Bird, Gary Trainor
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Critic reviews
"Gripping." (Bella)
"We defy you not to have an ugly cry when reading." (Belfast Telegraph)
"A heart-rending tale." (Irish News)
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- SH
- 18-04-21
A 2021 Fabulous Read
A book you will not be able to put down. Wonderful story and had me gripped from the beginning. Emma Heatherington is definitely a favourite author and this book is definitely a 2021 hit. Could see a film / TV production. Just loved it
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- C' O'S
- 26-10-21
Excellent Story with lots of surprises .
I really enjoyed listening to this book on audible Very very enjoyable . loads of tears at times. I would highly recommend. looking forward to Emma's next book.
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- Kim Doherty
- 25-04-21
Tears flowed unashamedly
beautifully written and compelling story my heart broke on so many occasions as the story unfolded and the joyous moments of life and love and triumph were just so real and palpable xx I cried in the final chapter and I'm not ashamed about that growing up in N Ireland during the Troubles was not an easy time but its portrayed from both perspectives beautifully xx would highly recommend this but nothing will prepare you for the ending xx