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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
- Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs
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Summary
The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…
Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.
But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: ‘Find D’.
Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn’t seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.
It seems impossible. She doesn’t even know if Dot’s still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she’s still no closer to finding Dot.
What she doesn’t know is that her list isn’t just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again…
A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of My Name is Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.
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Critic reviews
‘Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places… Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon.’ Karen Angelico, author
‘I loved it! Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson, author
‘I absolutely loved this book… I adore an older protagonist who’s portrayed as a real person, with opinions and regrets, and who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug – but it had spark and wit and humour too. I loved it, and was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!… Gorgeous!’ Clare Swatman, author
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- Amy
- 26-04-24
Lovely characters
Lovely story and great characters. I did have issues with the carer character, as a carer myself I found the way she was introduced and then a lot of the things she did not only unrealistic but totally unethical and she would have been fired for many breaches of data protect and overstepping personal boundaries, would hands been better if she was a kind neighbour or something. Also, cars don't break down because they have worn break pads, I know it doesn't really matter but I'm autistic so it did it bit to me. If you overlook these things it was a thoroughly enjoyable listen with great characters (even the carer if she'd been introduced differently) and a brilliant performance.
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- Aisling O'Donnell
- 07-09-23
Loved it
I have read all Laura Pearson's books and enjoyed them. I'm in an audiobook phase at the moment so decided to listen this time, and it didn't disappoint. The narration was great, and the book was also. It was my favourite of Laura's books so far. I found it took me a little while to warm up to Mabel and her story but not so long as to get uninterested. Once I was into it, I was hooked. Really enjoyed the unfolding of the story of Mabel's life story, but also her development in the present day.
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- Christineb
- 30-11-23
A delightful gentle story
Complete change for me Thought it might be a bit depressing but it was heart warming and enjoyable A gentle story of family friendship and love
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- Miss D A Waddell
- 03-12-23
Beautiful, gentle story
Such a beautiful, relevant story that unfolds gently. Life lessons to be learned for all of us
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- Jane
- 27-03-24
Don’t want to leave these characters.
This is an amazing listen. The story is so moving and I want to stay with characters seeing how their futures develop.
Beautifully written and brilliant narration. Do Do listen
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- Trina
- 18-04-24
Great and uplifting
Great narration of a lovely story. I related to the freedom following death of a spouse. You can carve out a new life for yourself!
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- leigh Griffiths
- 05-04-24
Beautiful
Really Lovely story. Sad and funny, with such unexpected friendships and beautifully read. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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- Frederick P. J. Constable-Payne
- 20-08-24
Blown away.
I don’t often listen to audio books, nor would I have considered this to be the kind of book I would be interested in right now as a young man, more eager to play video games, and has very little interest in the happenings of elderly women; but I decided to give it a go to occupy my ears, and I can’t be more pleased that I did. I was crying from the get-go. The way the story was told, and the way I slowly fell in love with each and every character throughout, and the beautiful stories woven in between. I often found myself laid back, staring at the ceiling, spirited away into Mabel’s home, listening to her insights just to quietly sob- with tears running down my temples- at her unfiltered, aching honesty. I adored this story. I think I’ll go make a cup of tea now, and quietly reflect on this beautiful experience.
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- AngieT
- 12-06-24
Very Enjoyable
Well written with strong characters. I could see where the story was going from very early on but it didn’t spoil it for me. The narration was wonderful.
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- Francine D. Pettersen
- 30-05-24
A wonderful book and narration.
A wonderful and thought-provoking book. The narrator was delightful to listen to and made the experience wonderful.
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