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  • Second Fiddle

  • By: Mary Wesley
  • Narrated by: Anna Massey
  • Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)
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Second Fiddle

By: Mary Wesley
Narrated by: Anna Massey
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Summary

Laura Thornby is swept by an irresistible desire to interfere when she meets struggling writer Claude Bannister. What she doesn't foresee is that he may write well - and she might fall in love.

©2014 Audible, Inc. (P)1988 Mary Wesley

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Not my favourite Wesley

As usual, Anna Massey's narration was superb. I tried to stay engaged with the characters and the plot, but somehow, everyone involved in Laura's life appeared remote, and I could not really empathise with any of them, even Laura. I felt rather depressed at the end, as it evoked the message that everything is meaningless. Probably just me!

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Good story

Disappointing ending , but good story, Mary always created relatable strong characters, overall a good read

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