Author:Marian Keyes,Niamh Daly
Four women. One man. And a secret that binds them all: This Charming Man is the number 1 hit novel by Marian Keyes. This abridged, downloadable audio edition is read by Niamh Daly.
Lola Daly has just found out that her boyfriend - gorgeous, charming and powerful politician Paddy de Courcy - is getting married. To someone else. Heartbroken, Lola flees Dublin to a cottage in the countryside. Can a new set of friends help her to get over him?
Journalist Grace Gildee wants the inside story on Paddy de Courcy's engagement. Lola refuses to talk the press but Grace won't give up. She knew Paddy a long time ago and hasn't forgotten him . . .
Marnie Hunter is Grace's twin sister. With a loving husband and two gorgeous daughters, Marnie seems to have it all. But she's haunted by memories. Memories that began with her first love - Paddy de Courcy. Can Marnie leave the past behind once and for all and move on with her life?
Alicia Thornton is Paddy's wife-to-be. Determined to be the perfect wife, Alicia would do anything for her fiancé. But does she know the real Paddy?
Particularly rich and satisfying
—— Mail on SundayClever, clever, clever... probes right to the heart of a typically modern dilemma
—— Daily MailBrilliant
—— SpectatorA swift and riveting read
—— The TimesThis is Trollope at her best
—— Woman & HomeThere are some wonderful set pieces, some needle sharp observations... and some delightful comic moments
—— Andrew Holgate , Sunday TimesIf this exquisitely written, funny, touching finale doesn't actually win something, then there's no justice
—— John Harding , Daily MailWoodward's novels rise far above the ordinary. His characters are wonderfully complex and rich
—— Daily TelegraphIt is Woodward's special ability to extract even from these grim beginnings some grounds for hope, and , indeed, some comic potential
—— David Horspool , Times Literary SupplementAssured and accomplished
—— Allan Massie , ScotsmanAbove all an unsentimental tribute to family
—— Catherine Taylor , Independent on SundayWoodward wonderfully depicts the ignominies of old age and bereavement
—— IndependentQuite brilliant ... the writing is scintillatingly good at times, working up to vivid and hilarious scenes ... a book that alerts you to the whole beautiful absurdity of life
—— Jonathan Gibbs , Metro