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So Many Ways to Belong: A Personal History of Adoption

"Twenty years ago, Carol Atherton and her husband, Matthew stood together on the doorstep of a suburban house waiting to meet the small, red-headed toddler who would soon be woven into the fabric of their lives. But that moment was only one of many thresholds they crossed on their journey to becoming adoptive parents. In the years leading up to it, they had found their path strewn with countless questions and clouded by the myths that have shaped our collective ideas about adoption. What was the truth behind the sensationalist headlines and the dramatic depictions in books, film and television? What level of scrutiny would Carol and Matthew face? Who would their child be, and how had they come to be adopted? And what would they need from the family who were going to give them a home? In the months following the first nervous call to the adoption agency, all Carol and Matthew’s assumptions would be upended. They would meet social workers, judges, support networks and foster carers, learning not only about the process, but also about the wider social and political realities of adoption – its complicated history, past injustices and ever-evolving future. So Many Ways to Belong is the handhold Carol wishes she’d had two decades ago, when doubt and uncertainty shadowed every step. Honest and illuminating, it tells both a deeply personal story and the larger story of adoption itself—challenging stereotypes, exploding myths, and examining what it truly means to build a family. Essential reading for those whose life has been—or may yet be—touched by adoption, and for anyone wanting to better understand its story, this is an empathetic exploration of belonging, identity and our very human need for rootedness: to know who we are, where we’ve come from, and how we fit in. ‘This is a beautiful read; a poignant, clear-eyed and ultimately hopeful account of the massive leap of faith that is the adoption process. Carol Atherton captures the reality of the challenges, the barriers and the ultimate joy in one of the most complex of human relationships.' Dr. Gwen Adshead, author of The Devil You Know © Carol Atherton 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Carol Atherton (Author), Emma Cunniffe (Narrator)

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Making a Killing

"*Contains an exclusive Adam Fawley short story* From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Tiktok sensation MURDER IN THE FAMILY and the DI Adam Fawley series comes a brand new gripping crime thriller about a figure from the past… You thought she was dead. She fooled you once. Will she fool you again? In 2016, eight-year-old Daisy Mason vanished. Her mother was convicted of her murder. But her body was never found. Now, evidence at a current murder scene calls the whole case into question. DCI Adam Fawley and the team are brought back to investigate. And they all have one question on their minds. What really happened to Daisy Mason? PRAISE FOR MAKING A KILLING ‘Chilling … Don’t miss it!’ – Shari Lapena ‘Intricate and cunningly plotted’ – Mick Herron ‘Clever, twisty, addictive and hugely entertaining’ – Andrea Mara ‘Inimitable Cara Hunter: immersive, bold, twisty and tender’ – Nicci French ‘Fiendishly clever and immensely satisfying’ – Lesley Kara ‘Fascinating, ingenious and spell-binding from a master plotter’ – Simon Mason ‘A brilliantly constructed tale’ – Fiona Barton ‘Twisty, fast-paced and immersive’ – JP Delaney ‘Ingenious, twisting and always captivating’ – John Marrs ‘I raced through this twisty mystery, wrong-footed at every perfectly executed turn’ – Victoria Selman 'Such a treat, grabbing the reader by the throat with its mesmerising crime narrative' –Financial Times"

Cara Hunter (Author), Alexandra Boulton, David Blair, Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby (Narrator)

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Reading Lessons: The books we read at school, the conversations they spark and why they matter

"Brought to you by Penguin. An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better. How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to speak out? What can Lady Macbeth teach us about empathy? Should our expectations for our futures be any greater than Pip’s? And why is it so important to make space for these conversations in the first place? Over her twenty-five-year career, English teacher Carol Atherton has taught generations of students texts that will be familiar to many of us from our own schooldays. But while the staples of exam syllabuses and reading lists remain largely unchanged, their significance – and their relevance - evolves with each class as they encounter them for the first time. Each chapter of Reading Lessons invites us to take a fresh look at these novels, plays and poems, revealing how they have shaped our beliefs, our values, and how we interact as a society. As she recalls her own evolution as a teacher, Atherton emphasises the vital, undervalued role teachers play, illustrates how essential reading is for developing our empathy, and makes a passionate case for the enduring power of literature. ©2024 Carol Atherton (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Carol Atherton (Author), Emma Cunniffe (Narrator)

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Hope to Die

"Brought to you by Penguin. THE NEW UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CARA HUNTER Midnight. A call out to an isolated farm on the outskirts of Oxford. A body shot at point-blank range in the kitchen. It looks like a burglary gone wrong, but DC Adam Fawley suspects there's something more to it. When the police discover a connection to a high-profile case from years ago, involving a child's murder and an alleged miscarriage of justice, the press go wild. Suddenly Fawley's team are under more scrutiny than ever before. And when you dig up the past, you're sure to find a few skeletons... WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT CARA HUNTER 'Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail 'Your next riveting, twisty read' Shari Lapena, author of Someone We Know 'Fast paced and a fantastic cast of characters. Kept me guessing to the end' Fiona Barton, author of The Widow 'Cara writes with an intelligent vivacity. You can almost hear her characters breathing from the page' Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away 'Cancel everything. You're not going anywhere until you finish reading' Emily Koch, author of If I Die Before I Wake 'A masterful, engrossing, twisty novel' Rosamund Lupton, author of Three Hours 'A top-notch psychological thriller' JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before 'I was totally gripped and terrified!' Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty 'The most gripping book I've read in ages' Karen Perry, author of Can You Keep A Secret? AND READERS ARE LOVING THIS SERIES, TOO 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Cara Hunter is a talented writer and I highly recommend this series' Ceecee, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists: impossible to predict what will happen next' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'Captivating: full of mystery, tension, moral dilemma . . . outstanding' Peter, Netgalley 'Wow what a book! This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley © Cara Hunter 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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Lorca’s Rural Trilogy: Blood Wedding, Yerma & The House of Bernarda Alba

"Three of Federico García Lorca's best-known plays, as heard on BBC Radio 3 Poet and playwright Federico García Lorca is one of the most famous figures in 20th-century Spanish literature. A member of the 'Generation of '27' avant-garde movement that included Dalí and Buñuel, he became well known for his lyrical, symbolic works mixing modernism and the folkloric traditions of his native Andalusia. He was executed by Nationalist forces at the start of the Spanish Civil War, aged only 38. Over 80 years later, his poetry is revered worldwide, and the plays in his 'Rural Trilogy' are widely regarded as masterpieces. Blood Wedding - Based on the true story of a tragic feud between two families in rural Almeria, Lorca's atmospheric meditation on fate, war, tradition, passion and repression is adapted for radio by former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. The winner of the 2008 Sony Award for Best Drama, it stars Barbara Flynn, Carl Prekopp, Sarah Smart and Andrea Riseborough. Yerma - Infused with poetic imagery and song, this evocative drama tells the tragic tale of a woman's desperate desire for a child. Her maternal yearnings escalate to the point of obsession, ultimately driving her to commit a terrible crime... Emma Cuniffe stars as Yerma, with a full cast including Conrad Nelson, Declan Wilson, Rebecca Callard and Annette Badland. The House of Bernarda Alba - Written in 1936 and completed just a few months before his assassination, Lorca's final play explores the familial passions and tensions that arise following the death of Bernarda Alba's second husband. After the funeral, the tyrannical matriarch imposes an eight-year period of mourning on her daughters - but the ensuing power struggle will have tragic consequences. Starring Siân Thomas, Brigit Forsyth and Elaine Cassidy. First published 1932 (Blood Wedding), 1934 (Yerma), 1936 (The House of Bernarda Alba) Cast and credits Written by Federico Garcia Lorca Produced and directed by Pauline Harris Blood Wedding Mother of Bridegroom - Barbara Flynn Bridegroom/Woodcutter - Carl Prekopp Bride - Sarah Smart Leonardo - William Ash Leonardo's Wife/Girl - Andrea Riseborough Father of Bride - David Fleeshman Beggar Woman/Neighbour - Mary Cunningham Servant/Mother-in-Law - Ellie Haddington Moon - Claire Benedict Girl - Liz Carter Woodcutters - Sam Curtis & Chris Hannon Little Girl - Daisy Jones Adapted by Ted Hughes Music composed by Matthew Wood First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 25 November 2007 Yerma Yerma - Emma Cunniffe Juan - Conrad Nelson Victor - Declan Wilson Maria - Rebecca Callard Pagan Old Woman - Annette Badland Dolores - Claire Benedict Dolores' Neighbour - Kate Layden Washerwomen - Deborah McAndrew & Fionnuala Dorrity Washerwoman/Girl 1 - Liz Carter Washerwoman/Female at the Pilgrimage - Helen Longworth Male at the Pilgrimage - Kevin Harvey Spanish Voice - Anna Castineiras Translation by Michael Dewell and Carmen Zapata Music composed by Tayo Akinbode Musicians: Tayo Akinbode, Richard Arthurs and Chris Cruiks Singers: Members of the cast and Leslie Pratt First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 26 Sep 2010 The House of Bernarda Alba Bernarda Alba - Sian Thomas La Poncia - Brigit Forsyth Maria Josefa - Pauline Jefferson Angustias - Kate Coogan Magdalena - Victoria Brazier Martirio - Christine Bottomley Adela - Elaine Cassidy Prudencia - Christine Cox Girl - Daisy Jones Adapted by Pauline Harris Translation by Michael Dewell and Carmen Zapata Musical direction and original music composition by Conrad Nelson Male chorus singers: Les Pratt, Martin Medina, Nathan Jenkins, Andrew Johnston, David Cane, Peter Edge and George Leeming First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 2 March 2014 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Federico Garcia Lorca (Author), Andrea Riseborough, Barbara Flynn, Carl Prekopp, Conrad Nelson, Elaine Cassidy, Emma Cunniffe, Full Cast, Sarah Smart, Sian Thomas (Narrator)

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The Whole Truth: The ‘impossible to predict’ detective thriller from the Richard and Judy Book Club

"Brought to you by Penguin. An attractive student. An older professor. Think you know the story? Think again. THE NEW UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CARA HUNTER She has everything at stake; he has everything to lose. But one of them is lying, all the same. When an Oxford student accuses one of the university's professors of sexual assault, DI Adam Fawley's team think they've heard it all before. But they couldn't be more wrong. Because this time, the predator is a woman and the shining star of the department, and the student a six-foot male rugby player. Soon DI Fawley and his team are up against the clock to figure out the truth. What they don't realise is that someone is watching. And they have a plan to put Fawley out of action for good... WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT CARA HUNTER 'Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail 'Your next riveting, twisty read' Shari Lapena, author of Someone We Know 'I loved this book, I couldn't guess the ending and the twist made me gasp' Joanne, Netgalley © Cara Hunter 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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Dog Days: A big-hearted, tender, funny novel about new beginnings

"Brought to you by Penguin. George is very angry. His wife has upped and died on him, and all he wants to do is sit in his underpants and shout at the cricket. The last thing he needs is his cake-baking neighbour Betty trying to rescue him. And then there's the dog, a dachshund puppy called Poppy. George doesn't want a dog - he wants a fight. Dan is a counsellor with OCD who is great at helping other people - if only he were better at helping himself. His most meaningful relationship so far is with his labrador Fitz. But then comes a therapy session that will change his life. Lizzie is living in a women's refuge with her son Lenny. Her body is covered in scars and she has shut herself off from everyone around her. But when she is forced to walk the refuge's fat terrier, Maud, a new life beckons - if she can keep her secret just a while longer... Dog Days is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light in. It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy in living life off the leash. 'A soulful, lyrical tale... Such a treat.' BETH MORREY, author of SAVING MISSY' 'A charming, surprising and moving story of three troubled characters' encounter with love, grief, healing...and dogs' CLARE CHAMBERS, author of SMALL PLEASURES 'Dog Days is a beautiful novel, filled with poignancy and humour. Ericka Waller looks closely at life with all its ghosts and new beginnings, finding glitter in the dark and hope where there is healing.' RÓNÁN HESSION, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul 'It takes great heart and a steady hand on the tiller to bring a set of characters-human and canine--to life on the page and Ericka Waller has both. With an equally deft hand at a compelling story line, Waller draws the reader into this tender, complicated novel of love, loss and self-discovery.' Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog and What a Dog Knows 'Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant, Ericka Waller's wonderful debut is both laugh out loud funny and immensely moving.' - AJ Pearce, author of Dr Mrs Bird © Erica Waller 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Ericka Waller (Author), Emma Cunniffe (Narrator)

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All the Rage: The ‘impossible to put down’ thriller from the Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller

"Brought to you by Penguin. The first girl came back. The next might not be so lucky. 'A real gripper of a read' Peter James 'Masterful, engrossing, twisty' Rosamund Lupton 'All the Rage cements Cara Hunter's place as one of our most exciting crime writers' John Marrs A girl is taken from the streets of Oxford. But it's unlike any abduction DI Fawley's seen before . . . Faith Appleford was attacked, a plastic bag tied over her head, taken to an isolated location . . . and then, by some miracle, she escaped. What's more, when DC Erica Somer interviews Faith, she quickly becomes convinced that Faith knows who her abductor is. Yet Faith refuses to press charges. Without more evidence, it's looking like the police may have to drop the case. But what happens if Faith's attacker strikes again? WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT CARA HUNTER 'Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail 'Fantastic...my favourite series ever!' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'This is the fourth book in the Adam Fawley series but it can be read as a stand-alone. However, I guarantee that once you've read this, if you haven't already read the previous ones, it'll be the first job on your to-do list! I loved this book, I couldn't guess the ending and the twist made me gasp' Joanne, Netgalley 'Fast paced and a fantastic cast of characters. Kept me guessing to the end - and I loved the final reveal' Fiona Barton, author of The Widow 'Cara writes with an intelligent vivacity. You can almost hear her characters breathing from the page' Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away 'Best book I've read all year. Clever plot, interesting characters and extremely well written. I read this in one go. I just did not want to put it down' Sharon, Netgalley 'Cancel everything. You're not going anywhere until you finish reading this' Emily Koch, author of If I Die Before I Wake 'Utterly compelling' Nicci French, author of The Lying Room 'A top-notch psychological thriller' JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before 'This case covers some current issues and they're handled very sensitively and with care. Cara Hunter is a talented writer and I highly recommend this series and this book' Ceecee, Netgalley 'I was totally gripped and terrified!' Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty 'This was my first ever read of a DI Adam Fawley novel and it most certainly won't be my last. Cleverly constructed and compelling to the very end. I loved it' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour 'My first Cara Hunter book and wow what an experience it was! Completely sucked in from the start, would highly recommend and now off to download more of her books! Easy massive 5 stars!' Tracie-Louise, Netgalley 'The most gripping book I've read in ages' Karen Perry, author of Can You Keep A Secret? © Cara Hunter 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019"

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby (Narrator)

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No Way Out: The most gripping book of the year from the Richard and Judy Bestselling author

"Brought to you by Penguin. 'The two [narrators] crisscross between points of view and newspaper accounts, enhancing the drama of a fast-moving police procedural that will keep you hooked to your earbuds.' - The Times DID YOU SEE ANYTHING ON THE NIGHT THE ESMOND FAMILY WERE MURDERED? It's one of the most disturbing cases DI Fawley has ever worked. The Christmas holidays, and two children have just been pulled from the wreckage of their burning home in North Oxford. The toddler is dead, and his brother is soon fighting for his life. Why were they left in the house alone? Where is their mother, and why is their father not answering his phone? Then new evidence is discovered, and DI Fawley's worst nightmare comes true. Because this fire wasn't an accident. It was murder. 'Cara Hunter is a brilliant plotter, but it's her masterfully drawn characters that really make her novels stand out' RACHEL ABBOTT"

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby (Narrator)

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Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of Rival Queens by Kate Williams, read by Emma Cunniffe. 'Scintillating, provocative... An elegant synthesis of royal biography and political thriller.' Daily Telegraph A Times History Book of the Year Mary and Elizabeth: cousins, rivals, queens. They allied and fought and plotted - but could never escape their bond... A story which inspired the Hollywood film MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. At the end of the Tudor era, two queens ruled one island. But sixteenth-century Europe was a man’s world and powerful voices believed that no woman could govern. All around Mary and Elizabeth were sycophants, spies and detractors who wanted their dominion, their favour and their bodies. Elizabeth and Mary shared the struggle to be both woman and queen. But the forces rising against the two regnants, and the conflicts of love and dynasty, drove them apart. For Mary, Elizabeth was a fellow queen with whom she dreamed of a lasting friendship. For Elizabeth, Mary was a threat. It was a schism that would end in secret assassination plots, devastating betrayal and, eventually, a terrible final act. Mary is often seen as a defeated or tragic sovereign, but Rival Queens reveals instead how she attempted to reinvent queenship and the monarchy – in one of the hardest fights in royal history. 'Brings us a fresh Mary, set in a gloriously rich context, a tragic heroine - irresistibly real and relevant... There isn’t a line wasted in this taut, dramatic and utterly beguiling biography.' Charles Spencer author of Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I ‘The perfect combination of scholarship and storytelling, meticulous research and emotional insight, Kate Williams brings Mary vividly to life in all her complexities and contradictions.’ Kate Mosse, author of The Burning Chambers 'It takes a special kind of historian to turn an old story on its head. Eye-opening, provocative, this is the great rivalry re-imagined for the #MeToo generation.' Lucy Worsley"

Kate Williams (Author), Emma Cunniffe (Narrator)

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In The Dark: from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Close to Home

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of In the Dark by Cara Hunter, read by Lee Ingleby and Emma Cunniffe. A woman and child are found locked in a basement room, barely alive. No one knows who they are - the woman can't speak, and there are no missing persons reports that match their profile. The elderly man who owns the house claims he has never seen them before. The inhabitants of the quiet Oxford street are in shock - how could this happen right under their noses? But DI Adam Fawley knows that nothing is impossible. And that no one is as innocent as they seem . . ."

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby (Narrator)

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Close to Home: The 'impossible to put down' Richard & Judy Book Club thriller pick 2018

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Close to Home by Cara Hunter, read by Emma Cunniffe and Lee Ingleby. Featuring 37 cameo voices including Cara Hunter. HOW CAN A CHILD VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE? Last night, 8-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from a summer party at her home. No one at the party noticed her leave. Even her parents aren't sure of the last time they saw her. DI Adam Fawley is trying to keep an open mind. But he knows that in nine cases out of ten, it's someone close to the victim. When a pair of bloody tights is discovered, Fawley's worst suspicions are concerned. Someone knows where Daisy is. And her time is running out. Introducing DI Fawley and his team of Oxford detectives, CLOSE TO HOME is the new crime series readers and authors are raving about. 'A MAZEY, GRIPPING READ' Ian Rankin 'One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read' Kathryn Croft 'The last twist was a genuine stroke of genius' John Marrs"

Cara Hunter (Author), Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby (Narrator)

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