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Away with the Penguins

By: Hazel Prior
Narrated by: Ayoola Smart, Nigel Pilkington, Nicolette McKenzie
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Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime....

Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she’s never seen without her ruby-red lipstick.

Although these days, Veronica is rarely seen by anyone, because at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone.

She can be found either collecting litter from the beach (‘people who litter the countryside should be shot’), trying to locate her glasses (‘someone must have moved them’) or shouting instructions to her assistant, Eileen (‘Eileen, door!’).

Veronica doesn’t have family or friends nearby. Not that she knows about, anyway.... And she has no idea where she’s going to leave her considerable wealth when she dies.

But today...today, Veronica is going to make a decision that will change all of this.

©2020 Hazel Prior (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Wonderful

I totally loved this endearing story.
The narration was very good especially Nicolette McKenzie she really brought Veronica’s quirky personality to life.

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Very easy listening

Good story and well narrated. Enjoyed listening to it whilst out walking the dog. Would recommend if you want something easy to listen to.

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A lovely read.

This was a lovely book! Heartwarming storyline. Give Veronica a chance, I'm sure you'll fall in love with her just as I did!! However, I must admit that some of the narration, at times, was a little annoying, in particular "Patrick". I was happy to put up with it though because the story soon pulls you back! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

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A happy story

A very sweet story with real characters and a charming theme. I really enjoyed it.

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So captivating !

This absolutely lovely story comes to life thanks to brilliant narration. I’m so pleased to have listened to it .

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Good book

really good book, well read, enjoyed the story line turned out differently than expected.

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Just lovely

I’ll admit it took me a while to get into it. The initial chapters were overly descriptive but when it got going I loved it.
It’s very heart warming

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Easy listening and heartwarming

Excellent narration so easy to relate to if you ever feel like you're away with anything!

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veronica's crisp voice tiresome at length

The narrator's portrayal of Veronica's crisp manner of speaking was tiresome to listen to at length

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I was sad when it finished

Lovely lighthearted feel good book. I just wanted the story to go on.
I need to know what happened to all the characters please 😊

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