Audiobooks narrated by Candida Gubbins

Testimony Of Light: An extraordinary message of life after death

"Brought to you by Penguin. When Frances Banks died her friend Helen Greaves was by her side. Then, one evening, some three weeks after Frances' death, Helen sensed her presence. This extraordinary encounter marked the beginning of contact between them from either side of the veil. 'Testimony of Light' is based on the communications that Helen received telepathically from Frances. The scripts have been authenticated by those who knew them both and who were familiar with their individual writing styles. Moving and inspiring, this book is a testament to the enduring power of their friendship and offers an important message to us all - that the death of the body is but a gentle passing to a much freer and fuller life. 'Never have we read such a spontaneous, simple, direct, happy and instructive series of scripts from 'the other side'' Science of Thought Review 'A glass of spiritual champagne' - Churches Fellowship News © Helen Greaves 1969 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Helen Greaves (Author), Candida Gubbins, Patience Tomlinson, Roy McMillan (Narrator)

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The Girl with the Suitcase

"Brought to you by Penguin. London, 1941 When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside. This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh. Will she take it and what could go wrong? © Lesley Pearse 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Lesley Pearse (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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The Stand-in Dad

"A joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love’s true colours. 'A book with spring in its step… I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE ‘A love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' PJ ELLIS Forty years ago, sixteen-year-old David was heartbroken when his family rejected him for coming out. Since then, he has vowed to always help anyone in need. So, when he finds a tearful young woman outside his flower shop, he can’t just walk away. Meg is newly engaged to the love of her life, Hannah. She should be overjoyed, but her conservative parents have made their disapproval painfully clear – leaving Meg devastated and wanting to call the whole wedding off. But David won’t let another young person be rejected. He offers to be Meg’s ‘stand-in dad’, diving headfirst into dress fittings, cake tastings, and venue visits to make sure Meg’s special day is unforgettable. Yet Meg’s parents’ absence looms large – and when disaster strikes, can David save the wedding in time? The Stand-in Dad is a joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love’s true colours, perfect for fans of Matt Cain, Mike Gayle and Ryan Love. –––––––––––––––– AUTHORS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD! 'Joyful, uplifting and full of heart – I loved it.' SARAH TURNER 'A thoroughly heart-warming read, full of lovable characters and with a resounding message of hope for our times.' KATE STOREY 'Sweet, uplifting and deeply touching… a delight.' JUSTIN MYERS 'A tender, heart-warming story of friends, family and the unexpected joy that's waiting in the spaces in-between. Gentle and uplifting.' JULIETTA HENDERSON ‘Moving and uplifting, THE STAND-IN DAD is HEARTSTOPPER for adults; a love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' PJ ELLIS 'A breath of fresh air. Powered by kindness, community and love, this book is lots of fun and absolutely full of joy.' ELEANOR RAY ‘A sweet and touching story that highlights that true friendship comes in many forms.’ CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'What a joy! A vibrant, warm and hopeful story, with a cast of characters I'd love to be friends with and a flower shop I wish was on my street. Loved it.' PENNY MIRREN 'A book with spring in its step… I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE 'A gentle heart-warming story… with a dash of humour whisked in to delight.' CHARLIE LYNDHURST READERS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD! 'This was just beautiful. Literally, my heart hurts… This will forever live in my mind. Absolutely stunning.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'This is an uplifting and joyful story about love, acceptance and overcoming adversity… Heartily recommended as a queer pick-me-up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'A lovely and heart-warming book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'Gosh, what a read… A lovely ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for others by this author. Very impressed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review"

Alex Summers (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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The Corn Bride: The witchiest, ghostliest, most hilarious folk-horror wartime romance you'll read th

"'A rural Ben Aaronovitch!' C. K. McDonnell 'Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely moving' Michelle Paver Dear reader, you are cordially invited to the strangest wedding of the year . . . It's May 1941, and the war is in full swing. Yet in the quiet village of Woodville in rural Kent a happy event is on the horizon, as Faye Bright interrupts her training with the British Secret Service to return home and marry her true love, Bertie. But as preparations get underway, a ghostly premonition throws a spanner in the works. Who is the Corn Bride, and is her burning visage a warning, or a threat to the happiest day of Faye's life? As Faye and the witches investigate, it's soon apparent that there's much more on the line than dress fittings, cake and Bertie's stag do. For an old enemy is stirring in the shadows, bent on vengeance. And he's not above crashing a wedding to get it. Will the happy couple make it to the church on time? Or, after all she's survived, could it be getting hitched that finally spells Faye's doom? Embark upon an adventure that weaves together romance, undead Nazis, pensioner spies, spectral schoolchildren and a talking budgerigar, and still somehow manages to prove that love is the most powerful magic of all. For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the fifth novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . . Don't miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series! #1 The Crow Folk #2 Babes in the Wood #3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn #4 The Holly King"

Mark Stay (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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Rochester's Wife

"When young doctor Kit Stone returns to Britain, a female associate of his brother Henry secures him a post in a country practice. He meets a selection of charming - and not-so-charming - characters and quickly settles in. But then he falls in love with Mrs Rochester. Mardie Rochester is married to Henry's business associate, but her marriage is unhappy. Her husband is mentally ill. Yet, even when he suddenly disappears, Kit knows that it would be wrong to pursue his love. And when Mardie decides to live in a secluded part of Scotland to await her husband's return, it seems all hope is lost. And yet . . ."

D.E. Stevenson (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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The Secret Christmas Bookshop

"A surprise present, a mystery sender and a sprinkling of secrets. Escape with bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin! ‘A warm and comforting read’ Woman & Home ‘Wonderful’ Woman’s Own Can their Christmas love story last a lifetime? In a village by the sea, where wintry skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected gift… When Sophie receives a surprise package, she’s intrigued to find a beautifully bound book inside. Sophie is desperate to discover the mystery sender, and her hunt draws her to the enigmatic Harry. The subject of much gossip since his return from London, Harry keeps to himself in his crumbling manor house. But they are both about to learn that the best stories can take on a life of their own. *Readers LOVE The Secret Christmas Bookshop* 'The perfect Christmas cosy read…I happily lost myself in it in one whole sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautiful wintery tale' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A heartwarming and festive romantic escape' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Filled with warmth, hope and just the right touch of Christmas magic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Impossible not to feel a glow when reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything you could want in a festive book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely festive read full of wintery wonder and community' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Laughter and tears, Christmas and books – who could want anything more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartwarming and festive with a little mystery. Absolutely fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Cressida never fails to deliver…beautifully written!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Cressida McLaughlin (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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All the Bees in the Hollows

"WINNER OF INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION Bees choose their masters. Bees don't sting good people. Marytè is a devoted beekeeper. She lives by the old rules: work with fellow beekeepers, be a good Christian and a good harvest will follow. These rules help her cope with her grief when she inherits her husband's tree hollows. But as harsh conditions and tax increases threaten the harvest, Marytè begins to question her faith, her community and her own sanity. There is little help to be had from her eldest daughter. Austeja is no worker bee. She takes risks, speaks her mind and dreams of escaping their isolated community. As her mother works, she finds refuge in the ancient forest and the old beliefs instilled in her by her defiant grandmother. When Austeja discovers the mutilated body of the Hollow Watcher and uncovers a honeycomb of lies and betrayal, she is intent on finding the truth and protecting her family. Will mother and daughter overcome their differences, learn the truth behind the murder and complete the honey harvest? ‘Beautifully written, atmospheric and compelling’ INGA SIMPSON"

Lauren Keegan (Author), Candida Gubbins, Sofia Engstrand (Narrator)

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Smoke and Murders

"SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR TV! 'Glorious fun, packed with puzzles and twists. An absolute riot’ Tom Mead, author of The Murder Wheel A gripping new mystery featuring Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs. Members of the Lewes Bonfire Society would say afterwards that the event would have been a huge success that year, if it hadn’t been for the dead body… When the charred remains of MP Rupert Millington are found inside a burning effigy, no one knows how they got there, but there are plenty of rumours about whodunnit. The lead suspect wants Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs to help clear her name. She says she's being framed, but surely there is no smoke without fire. The heat is on when a second victim is killed in a locked room while Tess and Sarah are in the building. Can the duo solve this puzzling mystery and find the real killer before they strike again? Praise for J.L. Blackhurst ‘A tasty whodunnit’ The Sun ‘One of the few authors where the twists leave me speechless’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’A real puzzle box of a story’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘Incredibly ingenious’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’Twisty, tricksy and whip-smart … crackles with tension and humour’ Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay series ‘From the first sentence to the end I was hooked’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

J.L. Blackhurst (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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Mr Bazalgette's Agent

"When Miriam Lea falls on hard times, an advertisement calling for private agents catches her eye, and within weeks she finds herself in Mr Bazalgette's employ as a private detective, travelling on a train to Hamburg in pursuit of an audacious fraudster. What follows is a journey through some of the great cities of Europe - and eventually to South Africa - as Miss Lea attempts to find her man. Miriam Lea is only the third ever British professional female detective to appear in a work of crime fiction. Originally published in 1888, Mr Bazalgette's Agent presents a determined and resourceful heroine in the figure of Miss Lea, who grapples with some very modern dilemmas of female virtue and vice."

Leonard Merrick (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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Falling in Louvre

"Sylvie Cloutier, art lover and former antiques dealer, is trapped in her loveless marriage to the bullying Henri like a bird in a gilded cage. Meanwhile, security guard, hopeless romantic and bookworm Philippe Moreau cycles through the streets of Paris in his crumpled uniform, late (again) for his night shift at the Louvre. When Sylvie begs her husband to let her go to work, he gets her a job as an evening cleaner at the Louvre, thinking such a menial position will dispel any ideas about independence she might have. But his plan backfires when she falls in love with kind, gentle Philippe. They decide to run away together, but there's a major problem: neither of them has any money. One stormy night in the Louvre, the answer to their prayers falls into their lap. But is it really the solution - or another even bigger problem?"

Fiona Leitch (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)

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Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp

"Oscar Hammerstein is asked to write the lyrics to a musical based on the life of Maria von Trapp: a novice nun sent to teach a widowed baron's sickly child. What should have been a ten-month assignment, however, unexpectedly turned into a marriage proposal. And when the family fled their home to escape the Nazis, it was Maria who instructed them on how to survive using the power of their voices. It's an inspirational story with big Broadway potential. Yet much of Maria's life will have to be reinvented for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. When Maria sees the script that is supposedly based on her life, she becomes so incensed that she sets off to confront Hammerstein in person. Told that he's busy, she is asked to express her concerns to his secretary Fran instead. The pair strike up an unlikely friendship as Maria tells Fran about her life."

Michelle Moran (Author), Candida Gubbins, Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Redemption: The UNMISSABLE thriller now shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 202

"The latest pulse-pounding thriller from master of the moral dilemma and Sunday Times bestseller Jack Jordan. * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2025 * * LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025 * * A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 2025 * 'Tense, dark, emotional, and beautifully written, this action-packed gut-punch of a novel is flawless, and one of the best books I've read this year' Andrea Mara 'Thrilling, heartfelt, and hugely evocative ... both intensely exciting and deeply moving. A brilliant achievement' Alex Michaelides 'A stunning, heart-breaking thrill-ride. Redemption takes a skilful look at love, loss, and the hollow hand of revenge. Powerful and propulsive' Chris Whitaker 'No one crafts a dilemma quite like Jack Jordan' Janice Hallett 'Sometimes I wonder if I have it in me to kill someone . . . what my tipping point might be.' AARON has just been released from jail after causing the death of a boy in a hit-and-run. Now a free man, all he wants to do is leave his troubled past behind him. EVELYN, consumed by grief and rage, has been counting down the days until this moment. After eleven long years, she is finally able to exact the revenge her late son deserves. TOBIAS knows what his wife is planning, and as they embark on a breathless pursuit across the Nevada desert, he is determined to do everything he can to save her from herself. Even if it means protecting the man who killed their son. Locked in a blood-soaked collision course, they're about to find out what waits for them at the end of the road. RETRIBUTION . . . OR REDEMPTION? Readers can't stop talking about Redemption . . . (five star reader reviews *****) 'Hold onto your seat because this book is a wild ride from start to finish! It's definitely one of my top favourites for 2024, and I can't stop thinking about it.' 'Oh my goodness, Jack Jordan can sure write a jaw dropping thriller, this well-written, powerful and emotional story has me riveted throughout.' 'Oh my word, Jack Jordan has done it again. What an incredible read Redemption is. Truly mind-blowing. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions, I felt them all whilst reading this, and it even made me cry, which rarely happens with thrillers.' 'My new favourite Jack Jordan book. This powerful and propulsive thriller was dark, brilliantly pacey, flawless, and refreshingly different. It was also unputdownable and unpredictable.' 'This book was gripping and I couldn't put it down. It intrigued me from the very first chapter, and this feeling lasted until the very end.' "

Jack Jordan (Author), Candida Gubbins, Eric Sigmundsson, Joe Coen (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Candida Gubbins