The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

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What to expect

When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait?

A new volunteer at the hospice suggests that Queenie should write again; only this time she must tell Harold everything. In confessing to secrets she has hidden for twenty years, she will find atonement for the past. As the volunteer points out, ‘Even though you’ve done your travelling, you’re starting a new journey too.’

Queenie thought her first letter would be the end of the story. She was wrong. It was the beginning.

Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with a mischievous bite, this is a novel about the journey we all must take to learn who we are; it is about loving and letting go. And most of all it is about finding joy in unexpected places and at times we least expect.

Critics Review

5 stars

The Telegraph

User Reviews

Book 5.0
Narration 4.5
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5.0
Another finely crafted book from Rachel Joyce. What a moving story this is. If you haven't read/listened to the Harold Fry story you must do that first as understanding the characters brings the whole story to life.
Don't forget the tissues!
Once we've got over that story we'll listen to the Maureen Fry book.
Rocketman 20/02/2025
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4.0
Such a lovely story. Iu2019ve walked past those huts at embleton bay and it was so good to go back there. I love the philosophy, the humour and the descriptions of nature. Thank you Rachel
maggie may 29/03/2024

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