Audiobooks narrated by Avita Jay

The Golden Hour: 'An exquisite story of love and the enduring power of friendship' Ruth Hogan

"From decadent Cairo in the 1930s to bohemian Beirut in the 1970s, an epic yet intimate story of great love and lasting friendship . . . 'Exquisite' Ruth Hogan 'Evocative' Good Housekeeping 'Epic, sweeping and gloriously romantic' Veronica Henry 'Sumptuous and immersive' Platinum As her home, Beirut, teeters on the brink of war, Polly Fitzgerald has one last story to tell - about her best friend, Juno, and their life together in Cairo. Juno was vital and brilliant - and determined to succeed in her ambition to uncover Nefertiti's tomb. But Juno and Polly's friendship was bound by a secret, one that has never been told. Now, as Polly's daughter, Lucie, travels to Beirut to be with her dying mother, the mystery of what happened many years ago must be revealed . . . "

Kate Lord Brown (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Inheritance

"Brought to you by Penguin. Most family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder. On a private island off the west coast of Scotland, the Agarwals gather for a much-awaited family reunion… Raj, the patriarch and business tycoon, who has six weeks to decide how to split his petrochemicals empire between his three children. Shalini, the fragile mother, who longs to see her family healed. Myra, the eldest daughter and golden child, who, unbeknownst to the family, is on the brink of bankruptcy. Aseem, the son and supposed heir, who must choose between his wife and his family. Aisha, the fun-loving youngest daughter, who is tired of being treated like a child. And Zoe, the outsider whose #Instaperfect life is built on a foundation of lies. They’ve all got secrets that they would die to protect. But only one of them is capable of murder. ‘Sakhlecha’s glamorous thriller portrays a dysfunctional family doing despicable things in the name of love.’ Washington Post ‘With echoes of the TV dramas Succession and The White Lotus, but also of Agatha Christie and The Traitors, Trisha Sakhlecha’s third novel centres on a wealthy Indian family, the Agarwals, who gather on a Scottish island to celebrate Papa and Mama’s wedding anniversary... As the family crisis unfolds, Sakhlecha displays a Christie-like knack for misdirection, framing everyone on the island as at once a potential victim and a potential killer.’ The Times 'Twisty' Crime Monthly Magazine ‘A propulsive thriller… a slow-burning, multilayered and brooding story.’ Woman & Home Magazine ‘Succession meets Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None in this unputdownable, unpredictable thriller.’ RED Magazine 'An elegant portrait of family dysfunction and a pacy, page-turning whodunnit, The Inheritance keeps you hooked until the very end.’ iNews ‘A cracker… if you thought TV hit Succession was a shocking expose of a family’s dark secrets, this’ll blow your socks off as fragile bonds are torn apart on the way to murder.’ Peterborough Telegraph ‘Deliciously dark with chilling characters and a brilliant setting. This is a pacy, page-turning thriller.' Sarah Pearse ‘A propulsive mystery and a layered portrait of familial love and dysfunction… impossible to put down.’ Tracy Sierra ‘This is dark and twisty suspense exquisitely done, right to the breathtaking final line.’ Ashley Audrain ‘This will have you on the edge of your seat.’ Sophie Hannah 'So dazzlingly twisted, gripping and atmospheric. And goodness, what a KAPOW of an ending! ' Kelly Mullen ‘Masterful plotting, gorgeous setting, and diverse cast of characters…had me turning the pages at warp speed.' Karen Dionne ‘Menacing, smart, and absorbing, The Inheritance unwraps surprises through to its final line.’ Flynn Berry © Trisha Sakhlecha 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Trisha Sakhlecha (Author), Avita Jay, Ellie Kendrick, Tamaryn Payne (Narrator)

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Silken Gazelles

"The new novel from the first Arabic-language winner of the Booker International Prize. In their small, mountainside village, Ghazaala and Asiya love each other like sisters, until tragedy strikes, and Asiya is forced into exile. Ghazaala is haunted by Asiya's absence; a wound that never quite heals. When Ghazaala falls in love with a handsome violinist, everything changes. In Muscat, she tries desperately to balance university and the demands of a new wife. Then she meets Harir, whose life, unbeknownst to Ghaazala, has also been changed by Asiya and the mystery of her fate. Silken Gazelles is a tribute to the power of friendship and the strength of women, intertwining love and loss with deft, beautiful prose. 'A "remarkable" writer who has "constructed her own novelistic form"' The New Yorker"

Jokha Alharthi (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Switch

"Brought to you by Penguin. TWO COUPLES Elena and Adam are housesitting in Wimbledon and are instantly seduced by their new upscale surroundings. Sophia and Finn are their beautiful, enigmatic neighbours who invite them into their world. ONE TWISTED GAME When Sophia proposes a wicked game to Elena whereby they will swap partners in secret, it's not long before Elena starts to experience a sexual awakening that blossoms into an illicit love affair. But Sophia's plans are far more complex and dangerous than Elena could ever have imagined... WHO WILL SURVIVE? Praise for The Switch: ‘Shocking, seductive, sexy and scandalous. The Switch is a page-turning thriller, a clever mystery, and a wicked look at love and loyalty’ Chris Whitaker ‘A page-turner, gripping with a bit of the unexpected. Keeps you guessing until the very last page’ Lola Jaye ‘Utterly compulsive and the ultimate “what if”. I loved the relationship between the two women and the way something quite ordinary and relatable quickly spins so dangerously out of control’ Sabine Durrant ©2024 Lily Samson (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Lily Samson (Author), Avita Jay, Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Acts of Love and War: A nation torn apart by war. One woman steps into the crossfire.

"Brought to you by Penguin. A NATION TORN APART BY WAR. ONE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE. 1936. Civil war in Spain. A world on the brink of chaos . . . 21-year-old Lucy feels content with her life in Hertfordshire - not least because she lives next door to Tom and Jamie, two very different brothers for whom she has equally great affection. But her comfortable life is turned upside down when Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight for the Democratic party in the bloody Spanish Civil War. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy's despair, is supporting General Franco and his Fascist party. To the dismay of her irascible father, Lucy decides that the only way to bring her boys back safely is to travel to Spain herself to persuade them to come home. Yet when she sees the horrific effects of the war, she quickly becomes immersed in the lifesaving work the Quakers are doing to help the civilian population, many of whom are refugees. As the war progresses and the situation becomes increasingly perilous, Lucy realises that the challenge going forward is not so much which brother she will end up with, but whether any of them will survive the carnage long enough to decide . . . © Maggie Brookes 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Maggie Brookes (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Yoga Manifesto: How yoga helped me and why it needs to save itself

"How did an ancient spiritual practice become the preserve of the privileged? Nadia Gilani has been practising yoga as a participant and teacher for over twenty-five years. Yoga has saved her life and seen her through many highs and lows; it has been a faith, a discipline, and a friend, and she believes wholeheartedly in its radical potential. However, over her years in the wellness industry, Nadia has noticed not only yoga's rising popularity, but also how its modern incarnation no longer serves people of colour, working class people, or many other groups who originally pioneered its creation. Combining her own memories of how the practice has helped her with an account of its history and transformation in the modern west, Nadia creates a love letter to yoga and a passionate critique of the billion-dollar industry whose cost and inaccessibility has shut out many of those it should be helping. By turns poignant, funny, and shocking, The Yoga Manifesto excavates where the industry has gone wrong, and what can be done to save the practice from its own success."

Nadia Gilani (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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Deadly Cure: A heart-stopping thriller of betrayal, secrets and ruthless ambition that will leave yo

"Brought to you by Penguin. The Hippocratic Oath: First, do no harm... Dr Rea Dharmasena is devastated when she loses out on her dream research job to her med-school rival, Dr Julia Stone. When it comes to light that Julia got the job using Rea's own cutting edge research, Rea just can't let it go. Until finally, just after a life-changing medical discovery, Julia is found dead. Now Rea has the dream job she's always wanted. A job she would kill for. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Grey's Anatomy, Deadly Cure is a thrilling story with a compelling hook - is there a toxic flip-side to the human urge to 'cure'? And how much can really you trust your best friend? © Mahi Cheshire 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Mahi Cheshire (Author), Avita Jay, Emily Barber, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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Sanditon and Other Stories

"In a new audio adaptation of some of Austen’s lesser known works, Avita Jay brings to life the wit and satire of one of England’s greatest authors. In Austen’s final and unfinished novel, Charlotte Heywood finds herself caught up in the comings and goings of the lively seaside resort 'Sanditon'. It is a story filled with a cast of colourful characters, from the widowed Lady Denham to wealthy Caribbean heiress, Georgiana Lambe, and the dashing, Sidney Parker. Naturally, romance and scandal ensue. The incomplete story has inspired many writers to take the work into their own hands, including the popular adaptation by the ITV, starring Theo James. 'Lady Susan' is an epistolary novel that follows the charming, irreverent, newly widowed Lady Susan. Beautiful, flirtatious and utterly, unashamed, she goes about seducing a married man, terrorizing her relatives, and subverting all expectations of the maudlin, frumpy widow. The book was adapted for the screen under the name 'Love and Friendship' in 2016 and stars Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel and Stephen Fry. Another unfinished novel, 'The Watsons' follows Emma Watson, the youngest daughter of a poor clergyman who was raised by a wealthy aunt. Returning home, she is bored by her husband-hunting sisters, but soon catches the eye of local gentleman, Lord Osbourne. - There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide. Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations. Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio."

Jane Austen (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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Little Rumours

"'Simply superb.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent from beginning to end.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A bone-chilling thriller.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WARNING: do not start reading this if you have things to do. It’s a page-turner you won’t be able to stop thinking about.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It started with a rumour. But rumours can be deadly… In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates. Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone. Aleema hates it here. It’s been three years and she’s yet to make a single friend. And she’s sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back. Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son – and a dark secret. By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them is responsible… Secrets and lies will come to light with devastating consequences in this dark and twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Adele Parks. Readers LOVE Little Rumours: ‘Holy heck! I LOVED this book. So many twists and turns!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this book. You need to read it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Five stars all the way! A rollercoaster ride.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An unstoppable read! You’ll be on the edge of your seat!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book grabbed me from the very first chapter and didn’t let go… absolutely knocked my socks off!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping from the very start. I couldn’t read this book fast enough!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pacy, gripping, twisty. I’d give it more than five stars if I could’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a ride! A psychological thriller at its best.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling, absorbing. Five stars!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I promise you’ve never read a book like this. The ending had me shook.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this one. Fast-paced, believable and gave me chills.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Phenomenal writing and plotting. Enjoyable, twisty, amazing characters. What more can I ask for? Perfect!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Bryony Pearce, Laura Brydon (Author), Avita Jay, Emma Powell (Narrator)

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The Breakup Expert

"Manny is a high-flying CEO who runs a company that specializes in other people's breakups. Happily engaged and often featured in the media she appears to have it all. But when she is photoshopped to look less Asian and her fiancé decries he doesn't "see race" she decides it's time to reconnect with her roots. Determining she needs to learn more about her community, she convinces a client to take her to his brother's big Indian wedding. When they arrive, Manny is instantly thrown into a celebration filled with fashion, food, dancing and family. There she discovers more than she could have ever dreamt of…"

Sonya Singh (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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Everyday Kindness: A collection of uplifting tales to brighten your day

"Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words. Proceeds from the book will be donated to Shelter, a charity that helps millions of people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness. Authors include: LJ Ross, Adam Hamdy, Alex Smith, Alexander Gordon Smith, Alison Stockham, Anne O’Leary, Barbara Copperthwaite, J.D. Kirk, C.L. Taylor, Caroline Mitchell, Chris McDonald, Claire Sheehy, Clare Flynn, Darren O’Sullivan, David Leadbeater, Debbie Young, Deborah Carr, Emma Robinson, Graham Brack, Hannah Lynn, Heather Martin, Holly Martin, Ian Sainsbury, Imogen Clark, James Gilbert, Jane Corry, Jean Gill, J.J. Marsh, Judith O’Reilly, Kelly Clayton, Kim Nash, Leah Mercer, Liz Fenwick, Louise Beech, Louise Jensen, Louise Mumford, Malcolm Hollingdrake, Marcia Woolf, Mark Stay, Marcie Steele, Natasha Bache, Nick Jackson, Nick Quantrill, Nicky Black, Patricia Gibney, Rachel Sargeant, Rob Parker, Rob Scragg, S.E. Lynes, Shelley Day, Casey Kelleher, Sophie Hannah, Victoria Connelly, Victoria Cooke, Will Dean. “A win/win when it comes to making you feel good – the stories will do just that, and buying this book will help homeless people.” Val McDermid “Jack Reacher is a wanderer by choice. Others are homeless through no fault of their own – illness, the loss of a job, the loss of a partner. We need a better system. Buy this book and you'll enjoy some great stories, and you'll help Shelter – our best advocate for housing fairness.” Lee Child “What a treasure trove of stories! Each one has a different style and I enjoyed all of them. A highly recommended collection for a good cause!” Glynis Peters “I loved every page! Each story was the hug I needed, and the stories from this amazing collection of talented authors were told with poignancy. Exactly what the world needs right now.” Jessica Ryn LJ Ross is an international bestselling author, best known for creating atmospheric mystery and thriller novels, including the DCI Ryan series of Northumbrian murder mysteries which have sold over 6 million copies worldwide."

Adam Hamdy, Alex Smith, Alison Stockham, Anne O’Leary, Barbara Copperthwaite, C.L. Taylor, Caroline Mitchell, Casey Kelleher, Chris McDonald, Claire Sheehy, Clare Flynn, Darren O'Sullivan, David Leadbeater, Debbie Young, Deborah Carr, Emma Robinson, Graham Brack, Hannah Lynn, Heather Martin, Holly Martin, Ian Sainsbury, Imogen Clark, J.J. Marsh, JD Kirk, James Gilbert, Jane Corry, Jean Gill, Judith O'Reilly, Kelly Clayton, Kim Nash, LJ Ross, Leah Mercer, Liz Fenwick, Louise Beech, Louise Jensen, Louise Mumford, Malcolm Hollingdrake, Marcia Woolf, Marcie Steele, Mark Stay, Natasha Bache, Nick Jackson, Nick Quantrill, Nicky Black, Patricia Gibney, Rachel Sargeant, Rob Parker, Rob Scragg, S.E. Lynes, Shelley Day, Sophie Hannah, Various Authors, Victoria Connelly, Victoria Cooke, Will Dean (Author), Aidan Kelly, Avita Jay, Celia Imrie, Damian Lynch, Dervla Kirwin, Deryn Oliver, Emilea Wilson, Eva Pope, Gemma Whelan, Jilly Bond, Jonathan Keeble, Julie Walters, Kathryn Drysdale, Katie Leung, Laurel Lefkow, Nicolette Chin, Rachel Atkins, Raj Ghatak, Richard Armitage, Robert G Slade, Ruth Jones, Sara Powell, Sophie Roberts (Narrator)

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The Complete Collection of 10 Retellings

"Sir Michael Morpurgo retells ten of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. This collection includes Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Henry V, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling. The stories are revealed in a fresh, exciting and entertaining way, providing both an entry point for child readers and a fascinating dialogue with the original texts that will intrigue any Shakespeare scholar. Each tale, directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, is introduced by Michael and includes incidental music composed by Phil James."

Michael Morpurgo (Author), Alice Blundell, Anne Odeke, Assad Zaman, Avita Jay, Baker Mukasa, Ben Caplan, Colm Gormley, Dyfrig Morris, Georgia Landers, Kemi-Bo Jacobs et al., Miles Jupp, Patrick Osborne, Zoe Lambert (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Avita Jay