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The Girl She Left Behind
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
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.
Praise for Jo Bartlett
'A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' 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!' Besteselling author Sheila Norton
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- dk.bookworm
- 06-02-24
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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- donna moore
- 15-02-24
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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- louise
- 09-02-24
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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- Sarah Davy
- 15-02-24
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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- Rebecca
- 16-03-24
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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- dzzz
- 07-02-24
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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