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  • The Girl She Left Behind

  • By: Jo Bartlett
  • Narrated by: Emma Powell
  • Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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The Girl She Left Behind

By: Jo Bartlett
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Summary

An utterly heartwrenching tale of love and loss that will break your heart and put it back togeher again. From top ten bestseller, Jo Bartlett.

A family in turmoil...

Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can’t help feeling she’s simply running away from her problems…

Then Phoebe hears that her younger sister Lucy has disappeared, leaving behind her four-year old daughter, Darcy. Phoebe's certain Lucy will be back soon - she'd never leave Darcy alone - and then Phoebe can get on with her life again.

But as the days pass there's still no sign of Lucy, and everyone begins to fear the worst. Phoebe has to consider the terrible truth that Lucy might never come home. And as their mother makes it clear she wants to take control of Darcy’s life, Phoebe must do all she can to protect the girl her sister left behind – no matter the cost to her.

A complelety heartbreaking, but uplifting story guarenteed to make you cry. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Emma Robinson and Kate Hewitt.

'A poignant tale which is both heart-breaking and heart-warming at the same time. Beautifully written.' Bestselling author, Jessica Redland.

'An emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end! I challenge anyone to read it without their eyes filling up with tears. A real page turner!' Besteslling author Sheila Norton.

©2024 Jo Bartlett (P)2024 Boldwood Books
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Heartbreaking

This book is certainly unlike any of the other books I’ve previously listened to from Jo.

I don’t think this book is for everyone. Some people might have difficulty with the issues involved in this one, i.e. suicidal thoughts.

Jo has written some very evil and devious family members in the past but this one takes the bullet. There really are some great characters and you get fully invested in their lives.

I feel wrong saying that I enjoyed this book as it’s a very tragic tale
But I did enjoy it. I’m glad that I listen to it.

I didn’t know how this was going to end in a satisfying way, but I guess it did, but it kept you guessing what would happen.

Good narration…suited the story

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Heartwarming

Loved the booked. A heartwarming story wonderfully written and read. Jo Barlett is one of my favourite authors.

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Love this Author always pulls it out of the Hat!

Waited for this Book and it was worth waiting for. I find Emma so easy to listen too and Jos Books and Story lines comforting & warm …
Looking forward to the next great listen to accompany me while walking the Dog!

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wonderful story

loved the story, the narration was excellent too. I cannot wait to download the next one.

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Another cracker

This story was brilliant and also sensitive to suicide. Well written as are all Jo Bartlett’s books. This is a must read/ Listen.

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Beautifully written and so much emotion

Listening to this has been hard as this was my life until we all had the strength to leave.
Beautifully written and so much emotion but so much strength and joy.
The narration was incredible and so true.

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Amazing, heartfelt story about loss and family 

I cannot begin to say how much I loved this story from start to finish. It had me captivated wanting to know what happens next. Jo Bartlett has really captivated the grief surrounding loss, and the emotions little girl caught up in the middle of it all. Look forward to her next publication. 

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confused

don't know if it was just me, but because all the names matched the similar characters in Hedgehog hollow I thought it was a further story for Phoebe and Darcy so confused as story so similar but not!!!I was constantly waiting for the change in direction. ??why use all the same names for the characters and so familiar story line

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Predictive

I normally love her writing but I saw the storyline in chapter 6 so wasted the rest of the story.

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