Audiobooks narrated by Hilary Maclean

Secrets and Lattes: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Drama

"Both series of the hilarious and heart-warming comedy drama set in an Edinburgh café Arty free spirit Trisha returns to her native city of Edinburgh after years of living in London. Although she is coping with the loss of her job and a bruised heart, she arrives at Waverley Station enthusiastic and eager for the next chapter of her life to begin. Meanwhile, Trisha's big sister Clare could not be more different. A non-practising qualified accountant, she has been married for years, has two spoiled teenage children and has probably spent too much time on the school PTA. Together, they decide to open a new café in leafy Bruntsfield, which marks the beginning of a whole new era for both sisters. Throw in temperamental opera-loving Polish chef, Krzysztof and uninvited waitress, Lizzie, and you have the perfect recipe for volatile relationship tension, a lot of laughs and a few secrets for good measure. Cast Trisha – Julie Graham (Series 1) / Hilary Maclean (Series 2) Clare – Hilary Lyon Krzysztof – Simon Greenhall Lizzie – Pearl Appleby Minty – June Watson Richard – Roger May Callum – Derek Riddell Other roles played by Nicola Grier, Moray Hunter, Guy Paul, Duncan Duff, Stuart McQuarrie and Scott Hoatson Written by Hilary Lyon Directed by Marilyn Imrie Produced by Gordon Kennedy and Moray Hunter An Absolutely Production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast 7 April 2014 – 10 August 2015 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Hilary Lyon (Author), Full Cast, Hilary Lyon, Hilary Maclean, Julie Graham, June Watson, Simon Greenall (Narrator)

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Open Your Eyes

"Can you see danger when it's right in front of you? When Edinburgh reporter Frankie is assigned a high-profile crime story about a series of sexual assaults, she relishes the prospect of her big break. As she begins uncovering the truth behind women's safety, online trolls known as incels start threatening her very existence. Will Frankie uncover the truth, or will she become the next target? This intense and unsettling thriller about resentment and rage is perfect for fans of Pascal Engman's 'Femicide'. Praise for 'Open Your Eyes': ´Absolutely amazing... had me hooked from the very first page... I couldn't put in down and read it in one sitting!´ - Goodreads reviewer ´An absolute cracker of a debut novel from this new brilliant author. Just read it and judge for yourself, you will not be able to put it down.´ - Goodreads reviewer - Scotland-born Heather escaped the rat-race in 2018, reinvented herself as an editor, and now thrives as a part-time freelancer and Commissioning Advisor for Bloodhound."

Heather J Fitt (Author), Hilary Maclean (Narrator)

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Broken Wings and Bright Stars & other stories: Five BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramas

"A collection of dramas set in South and Central America by acclaimed dramatist Mike Walker An award-winning dramatist, author and feature writer, Mike Walker has written numerous original dramas for BBC Radio 4, including his epic chronicles Tsar, Caesar!, The Stuarts and Castle of the Hawk. Collected here are five of his gripping dramas from the 1980s and '90s, set around the Amazon rainforest and Nicaragua. Broken Wings and Bright Stars - Life in Tomas's small Brazilian fishing village hasn't changed for generations. But the old ways are dying, and few men now venture out to sea. For young Tomas, the future lies with the developers and their promise of jobs and money - so when his grandfather asks for his help building a boat, he is faced with a dilemma... Gary Cady stars as Tomas, with Michael Spice as Jose, in this first play in the Broken Wings and Bright Stars trilogy. Dull Sun, Polished Moon - American filmmaker Bill Krause leads a crew into the Amazon jungle to make a documentary about tribal life, accompanied by his friend Father Alvarro, Tomas and Javari, a Brazilian Indian. They want to record the truth - but the truth is complicated, and difficult to reconcile. This second drama in the Broken Wings and Bright Stars trilogy stars Gary Cady, Ronald Herdman, Crawford Logan and Steve Hodson. Fallen Leaves, Dead City - In this final part of the Broken Wings and Bright Stars trilogy, Tomas, desperate to make a difference, has embarked on a dangerous venture. Forced to confront the consequences of his actions, he must put aside idealism and face some harsh realities. Starring Gary Cady, Frances Jeater, Richard Pascoe and Crawford Logan. Staying Still - When Jack Lowell is not organising survival courses for unfit executives on a remote Scottish island, he is living with an indigenous tribe in the Brazilian rainforest. Then tragedy occurs and his two worlds collide. Unhinged by grief, he seeks to extract payment for his losses... Nigel Anthony and Hilary MacLean star in this haunting tale of ritual, remorse and revenge. Compañeros - Four strangers meet and decide to make a journey into the heart of Nicaragua, but when they happen upon a group of trigger-happy Contras, their nightmare begins... Starring Derek Newark, Angharad Rees, Trevor Nichols and Colin Stinton. Production credits Written by Mike Walker Broken Wings and Bright Stars Cast Gary Cady, Michael Spice, Steve Hodson, Eric Lander, Pauline Letts, Martyn Read, Anton Phillips, Crawford Logan, John Webb, Jill Lidstone, Ronald Herdman, Patience Tomlinson Directed by Christopher Venning. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 October 1981 Dull Sun, Polished Moon Cast Gary Cady, Ronald Herdman, Steve Hodson, Frank Ellis, Crawford Logan, John Livesey, Stephen Thorne, Hugh Dickson Directed by Christopher Venning. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 April 1982 Fallen Leaves, Dead City Cast, Richard Pascoe, Gary Cady, Frances Jeater, Beth Porter, Aaron Swartz, Ronald Herdman, Nick Reding, James Bryce, Crawford Logan, Alex Jennings, Stuart Organ, Henry Stamper, Michael Spice, John Livesey Directed by Christopher Venning. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 February 1983 Staying Still Cast Nigel Anthony, Hilary MacLean, Bob Docherty, David Bannerman, Pavel Douglas, Patricia Gallimore, Deborah Berlin, Cornelius Garrett, Tina Gray, Richard Fleming, Aled Jones, Rachel Oldfield, Anna Rose Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 October 1994 Compañeros Cast Derek Newark, Angharad Rees, Trevor Nichols, Colin Stinton, Stuart Milligan, Arturo Venegas, Francisco Morales, Alan Dudley, Michael Deacon Directed by Peter King. First broadcast BBC Radio 4,11 January 1988 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Mike Walker (Author), Aled Jones, Colin Stinton, Crawford Logan, Frances Jeater, Full Cast, Gary Cady, Hilary Maclean, John Livesey, Nigel Anthony, Ronald Herdman, Steve Hodson, Trevor Nichols (Narrator)

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The Garden on Sparrow Street

"As the cold winter nights draw in, escape to the sleepy town of Wrenwick, where the streets sparkle with snow and a lonely young widow is about to find that true love really can strike twice... As Christmas cheer fills Sparrow Street with excitement, grieving Nina is having a hard time. December is always a difficult month to face without her beloved husband Gray, the days feel long and bleak, and to cap it all, she’s just lost her job. So when Nina hears that Sparrow Street’s Community Garden, one of Gray’s favourite places, is to be put up for sale she knows she must do something. Filled with purpose, she gathers the residents of Sparrow Street around her to turn the neglected patch of land into a Garden of Memories. Working with her neighbours, single mum Kelly and eighty-year-old Ada, Nina soon finds that she’s not the only lonely soul on Sparrow Street. And as the community comes together and the garden flourishes, Nina can’t help but be drawn to Irish gardener Colm with his sparkling blue eyes and kind heart, finding herself confiding in him about all her recent troubles. But just as Colm and Nina grow closer and he opens up to her about his own secret loss, Colm’s estranged wife returns from Scotland, wanting to try again. Nina knows she should let the man she’s falling for go – it’s the right thing to do. But what if fate has other plans in store? Will the beautiful garden on Sparrow Street have brought two people together only for Nina’s cautious heart to push them apart? If you love an uplifting, moving love story, then The Garden on Sparrow Street is the perfect romantic read to curl up with on a winter’s afternoon. Fans of Josie Silver and Carole Matthews will love this book! Readers are falling in love with The Garden On Sparrow Street: ‘A lovely, lovely, book. I picked it up cuddled into my chair and started reading, I did not get up for hours. I left my world, entered the town, met the characters, loved every page and was sorry to reach the end of this story, say goodbye to all the characters.’ Netgalley Reviewer ‘Another gorgeous novel by Tilly! It's like an old friend giving you a warm hug! Lovely characters and a gorgeous front cover, I really loved this novel and it's perfect for the winter season ahead. I smiled all the way through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘I always love a Tilly Tennant book. They are always like a big warm hug in book form. They are full of joy, romance and happiness. This book was absolutely beautiful.’ Goodreads Reviewer. Top 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 280,000 copies - From a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire."

Tilly Tennant (Author), Hilary Maclean (Narrator)

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The Patient

"She is his doctor. He will be her downfall. The bestselling phenomenon returns… ‘Beautifully paced’ CARA HUNTER ‘Beautifully written with an achingly real romance at its heart’ SARAH HILARY ‘A masterclass in upmarket thriller writing’ CHARLOTTE PHILBY ‘I raced through it!’ EMMA CURTIS When Rachel, a GP in Salisbury, meets Luc, the attraction between them is instant. But Rachel is married with a daughter – and Luc isn’t well. Despite themselves, a heady love affair begins – one that threatens to risk everything Rachel has worked for. And when someone in the town is found dead, the spotlight turns to Luc. Torn between her career, her marriage and her heart, Rachel finds herself in the middle of something much darker than she could have imagined… A beautifully written domestic suspense story from the master of the what-if novel. PRAISE FOR THE PATIENT: ‘This elegant, multi-layered story has taken my breath away. Much more than a murder mystery, it explores mental health, middle age, marriage and love, while luring you to the edge of your seat’ JANICE HALLETT ‘A powerful obsession turns dark in this gripping tale of desire, betrayal and murder’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Constantly surprising’ THE SUNDAY TIMES ‘With plenty of tension and shocking moments, this atmospheric story is perfect for fans of Apple Tree Yard and Doctor Foster’ CANDIS MAGAZINE 'A breath-taking dissection of a marriage' Woman & Home ‘A compelling sense of place, good twists, and a tense, intense ending’ Sarah Vaughan, bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal ‘We absolutely loved this . . . It's difficult to believe that this accomplished book is a debut’ Richard & Judy Book Club ‘Utterly gripping. A tautly-coiled spring of suspicion and suspense which builds to a devastating ending’ Mail on Sunday ‘Gave me goosebumps’ Claire Douglas, author of Then She Vanishes ‘Jane Shemilt has a talent for taking you into her world – but be careful. It might not be what you think…’ Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Made A Mistake ‘Beautifully written and suffused with dread. A compelling literary thriller’ Gilly Macmillan, bestselling author of The Nanny"

Jane Shemilt (Author), Hilary Maclean (Narrator)

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Love, Lies and Lemon Cake

"Love, Lies and Lemon Cake is a hilarious, bittersweet comedy about taking your life back before it’s too late. Faye Dobson has lost her sparkle. Living on film star fantasies and vague memories of a marriage that once was, she can’t help feeling that life is passing her by. She dreams of being whisked to Paris for dinner, making three wishes at the Trevi fountain and having sex under the stars. But the wrinkles are multiplying, her husband’s passion is for plumbing, and the nearest she’ll get to Rome is a take-away pizza. So when Faye meets Dan the gorgeous Australian surfer guy working in the local deli she can’t help but wonder what it would be like to see the world. He is blonde, tanned, ten years younger and bakes the most amazing lemon cake. Unlike her husband Dan actually listens to Faye, his smile makes her feel fizzy inside, and when he smiles... Oh. My. God. But is Faye being silly? What would Dan see in someone like her? Even if he did have feelings for her, could she give up everything to be with him? What people are saying about Sue Watson... ‘Laugh-out-loud funny, this book is exceptionally good.’ Chick Lit Club ‘a talented chick lit author with fresh and unique voice and going on my list of all time faves.’ This Chick Reads ‘Love, Lies and Lemon Cake is a deliciously hilarious book that will have you laughing out loud and rooting for the new Faye! From vajazzled lady parts to fake bake, orange self-tanners, Sue Watson’s humour is brilliant and spot on! This is the perfect book for summer! Don’t walk, but run out and get this book. You will be glad that you did!’ Book Mama blog 'Sue’s writing is witty and heartfelt in just the right amounts.' One More Page ‘Sue has an absolutely amazing way of making you feel the emotions of her characters, and making you step into their shoes.’ Kim the Bookworm - Sue Watson was a journalist on women’s magazines and national newspapers before leaving it all behind for a career in TV. As a producer with the BBC she worked on garden makeovers, kitchen takeovers and daytime sofas – all the time making copious notes so that one day she might escape to the country and turn it all into a book. After much deliberation and copious consumption of cake, Sue eventually left her life in TV to write. After a very successful debut novel, Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes Sue signed a deal with Bookouture."

Sue Watson (Author), Hilary Maclean (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Hilary Maclean