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  • The Runaway Wife

  • A Laugh Out Loud Feel Good Novel About Second Chances
  • By: Dee MacDonald
  • Narrated by: Diana Croft
  • Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (201 ratings)
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The Runaway Wife

By: Dee MacDonald
Narrated by: Diana Croft
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Summary

"Hilarious! I loved every page...reminded me of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." - Dawn at Crooks on Books

One evening in early August, while mashing potatoes for dinner, Connie McColl decides she’s had enough. Sixty-six-year-old wife and grandmother, Connie, is tired of solving one family crisis after another, while her husband Roger spends all day at his beloved golf course. Surely it must be time for her to shake off her apron and start living again? So Connie packs a bag, gets in her little green car and drives off.

On her journey from England to Scotland, Connie stops in on long-lost friends and makes all sorts of interesting new companions along the way. As Connie has the time of her life, sleeping under the stars and skinny dipping in the sea, she finally begins to rediscover herself. And she starts to wonder, will she ever be ready to return home? Or could this summer change her life forever? 

Connie’s begins to discover that it’s never too late to have some fun and you’re never too old for an adventure.

The Runaway Wife is an inspiring and joyously uplifting novel. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and A Man Called Ove then this funny audiobook is for you. 

What listeners are saying about The Runaway Wife:

"A warm, funny, brilliant read! I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you’re never too old to have an adventure! I LOVED the ending!!!!" - Sue Watson

"What a breath of fresh air! Wry and sharply observed, I was rooting for Connie the moment I met her. Fabulous!" - Kat French 

©2018 Dee MacDonald (P)2018 Bookouture

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Just ok

I can see that I’m in the minority here but sadly I found this story just didn’t hit the spot for me personally. I like an occasional easy read and this one was nice enough, but I found myself zoning out quite frequently. I felt that too many of the secondary characters weren’t fully developed (although I loved Kath) which stopped me from fully engaging and caring about them. The general narration wasn’t bad at all, but some of the accents were awful (they seem to get worse the further north Connie travels!) I do wish that otherwise good narrators, who just can’t do accents, wouldn’t be hired to take on this sort of work where so many are required - I find it so distracting! I’d say that if you want a “brain off” book or a palette cleanser after a few too many gritty listens, then this would be worth a go - it’s inoffensive.

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Totally hooked!

This book was amazing! I’m a 30 year old woman who enjoyed listening to the life of this 66 year old run-away wife. I wish I could hear more of the amazing Connie.

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A wonderful experience!

This has been a wonderful way to fill my time on my long train journey. The characters were great and their story took me on a journey of laughter, sadness and a realisation that life really is for living whatever our age. An audiobook is a fabulous way to experience the story. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a smile, laugh and occasional tears.

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Engaging and captivating

I loved this book. I listened to it after I’d listened to The Getaway Girls. They’re both so well written and transport you along with the characters. I highly recommend both books!

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Loved every minute

Laughed and cried.Couldn't put it down
At times wish I had the courage
loved this book.
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Just what I needed 😊

Fabulous listen loved the story made me laugh out loud in some parts highly recommended

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Fantastic

Wonderful. I laughed, I cried and gasped in shock but loved every moment of this book and didn’t want it to end

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Entertaining

At first I thought, here we go, another midlife+ coming of age story, but enjoyed her little excursions and found the Newcastle episode particularly poignant. Hadn't quite twigged the name hint for the twist at the end.

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Would recommend, a light listen.

As one of the other reviewers said, the scenarios were a little unlikely and the story not totally believable. However, it was a pleasant listen, especially the Edinburgh section as that's my home town. The accents were OK, except for Don's voice/accent which was a little creepy. The idea of taking off in your 60s appeals (I'm 64 and divorced) and frankly if I could afford it, I'd be off in my little car on a saga adventure!! Worth a credit and a listen. Didn't see that ending coming!!

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loved it

the story is unusual and very entertaining. I enjoyed every minute of it. I am almost 50 and i could relate to what goes through the main characters mind. inspiring...

The narrator did a marvelous job! I will look out for more

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