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Close Knit

By: Jenny Colgan
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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Summary

Everyone knows her life story.
But who will win her heart?

Gertie has always had her head in the clouds, wondering what her life might be like if she could only pluck up the courage to leave the remote Scottish island where she was born.

It's the only place she knows, but you can't do anything there without everyone knowing - the glue of this close-knit community is the Knitting Circle, a group of strong, capable and frankly nosy women who work hard, gossip, knit and support each other through thick and thin. At the centre of this sisterhood is Gertie's mum Jean and her grandmother Elspeth, and the three generations of women live together, surrounded by wool, in one small cottage.

When the chance comes to make changes - a new job working with old schoolfriend Morag on the local airline, new friends and even a possible new romance - a world of possibilities opens up before Gertie. Is this the way to make her dreams come true?

Fifteen million copies sold. A readership that spans the world. It's time to fall in love with Jenny Colgan.

©2024 Jenny Colgan (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Warm and comforting story

I love the fact the story is based on Scotland. It’s a lovely,warm, feel good story.

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A slow start

I took me quite a long time for this story to grip me , I felt the author spent too long introducing all the characters.If it hadn’t been for the fact that I have enjoyed many of Jenny’s other books I probably would have given up. The last third of the book was really enjoyable.
Good narration.

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Amazing

loved this story so much. The story was so good and kept me guessing all the way. The lady reading it is one of the best narrators there is

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A great book set in a beautiful place, with a couple of niggles

There’s another book written by Jenny that comes before this one that sets up Morag’s story. Read that one first!

A great lovely heartwarming story set in Northern Scotland, my favourite place in the world. Well written as ever.

Jean was annoying, a real codependent parent. Couldn’t see her own affect on her daughter. The scene setting at the beginning of the book went on for quite a long time and I got rather confused.

I loved the descriptions of the landscape and scenery.

Elidih was an amazing narrator as ever. I’ve listened to over 100 audiobooks in the last year and age is by far my favourite narrator. Her timing is excellent, and it’s always clear who is speaking.

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An absolute joy!

Jenny Colgan at her absolute best. If there is one audible book you choose this summer make it this. The Scottish setting, the knitting ( believe me on that) the planes and Gertie make for a feel good, dramatic story. Morag from The Summer Skies is there and the airline, but this time a new heroine and a very satisfying adventure.

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Classic Colgan

Another absolutely fantastic book by Jenny Colgan, she makes you fall in love with her characters so easily. Eilidh Beaton is my favourite narrator, she really brings the books alive and is brilliant at doing different character voices without it detracting from the storytelling. This book along with the narration is like sitting by a roaring fire in your favourite pyjamas with a mug of hot chocolate!

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Storyline

Great narration, different story line but none the less really enjoyable and a great listen, you became wrapped up in the characters and the plot, even room for a sequel!

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Ever so wonderful

Thoroughly enjoyed. Loved the characters and the community feel of the story. Loved the landscape conjured into being. Thought that the narration was marvellous and was perfect for the bringing the characters to life. Loved it.

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Another wonderful Jenny Colgan story

I loved this story. Full of Jenny goodness where you live within the words and never want it to end.

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Just a lovely gentle book

A good mix of action and romance. Great descriptions of scotland at its best and worse.

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