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  • The Trial

  • By: Jo Spain
  • Narrated by: Emer Heatley
  • Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (137 ratings)

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Summary

Jo Spain is a sublime storyteller . . . this is a book you won't want to put down' JANE CASEY

2014, Dublin: at St Edmunds, an elite college on the outskirts of the city, twenty-year-old medical student Theo gets up one morning, leaving behind his sleeping girlfriend, Dani, and his studies - never to be seen again. With too many unanswered questions, Dani simply can't accept Theo's disappearance and reports him missing, even though no one else seems concerned, including Theo's father.

Ten years later, Dani returns to the college as a history professor. With her mother suffering from severe dementia, and her past at St Edmunds still haunting her, she's trying for a new start. But not all is as it seems behind the cloistered college walls - meanwhile, Dani is hiding secrets of her own.

©2024 Jo Spain (P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited

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great stoey

Jo Spain never disappoints and I
loved this book. it is well read too, great

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Fabulous story

The denouement came very quickly and could have had more detail to make it last longer.

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The trial

My first time reading Jo Spain and it won’t be my last. The story was captivating from the beginning. I also loved the soft natural tones of the Irish narrator. I will be looking up books by this author.

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Jo Spain at her usual best

I really enjoyed the story and the narration. The suspense really built towards a satisfying end after an interesting and educational delve into the world of medical trials.

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Great new characters

Slowly drawn in and unraveled through highs and lows - can’t wait for the next one!

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Just loved this

All of it was amazing… wish she could write faster! Cannot wait for her next book

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Lost interest even though I love Jo Spain books

The story started well and I liked the characters and the way the plot went back and forward. I got to the last 2 hours and found I couldn't be bothered what happened. l don't want to give away any of the plot so I will just say I really didn't care enough to finish it.

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Sooooo Good!!!

Really enjoying Jo Spain! Such a good story and have to say Emer Heatly is one of the best narrators I’ve listened to!

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Really enjoyable

I loved how this was written. I didn’t guess the ending and won’t say what I thought incase it spoils the story tor you.

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Great storyline

Irish book read with warm Irish accent, very refreshing. All characters were interesting and storyline kept me interested to the end.

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