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Marrying the Mistress
- Narrated by: Lindsay Duncan
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Merrion Palmer has been Judge Guy Stockdale's mistress for the last seven years and his wife and two grown-up sons know absolutely nothing about her. Up until now, Guy and Merrion have enjoyed a blissfully, uncomplicated relationship in stolen moments in Merrion's flat, and to the rest of the world, Guy has played the part of model husband, father and grandfather.
But now the time has come for things to change. Guy has become conscious of wasted years and he wants to share his relationship with Merrion with the world. He wants, dammit, to marry her. Yet he is quite unprepared for the storm that will follow...
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- jane goodall
- 10-03-22
Good listen
Well narrated, read at a good pace. characters believable. Master class in selfishness, enjoy it.
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- Esther
- 24-03-21
Enjoyed!
It was good to listen to a Joanna Trollope story after many years of reading her books.
Lindsay Duncan is so recognisable by her voice it is hard not to picture her instead of the characters.
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- Mrs L.
- 07-07-19
Splendid
I read this book years ago, accidentally found it in Audible, liked the sample reading and thought I'd give it a go.
So glad I did. There were bits I'd forgotten, bits I'd remember just before they happened. It's Joanna Trollope doing what she does, showing the sort of mess a family can just slide into, how something quite unexpected can not only awaken them to said mess, but show them a way to sort it out. And brilliantly have them do so. You can't go from one of her books to another without a break, or the pattern spoils the interweaving of the situations. It was good to revisit this one.
It was, also, a delight to revisit it in the more than capable hands (or voice) of Lindsay Duncan. Absolutely spot on! I was particularly entertained by the voices she used for Laura, the difficult mother. Excellent.
It's not intellectual, it's certainly NOT froth. It's keenly observant of personal tangles. It's a good listen not taxing but which will capture your attention.
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- jen y7
- 31-05-21
A good Joanna Trollope book well read
As usual this book is entertaining and well written with a good storyline. Lindsay Duncan’s voice suited the story and her calm tones made it a pleasure to listen. I strongly recommend this to others.
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- thomas
- 07-05-14
Joanna Trollope at her best !
Would you listen to Marrying the Mistress again? Why?
Joanna Trollope explores family life presenting the intimate emotional heart of it. This book is so respectful of the validity of all the characters needs and allows the reader to share their pain and confusion in such an intimate but gritty manner.
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- Mal
- 01-10-13
An absorbing read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, beautifully read and full of insight into family psyche
Who was your favorite character and why?
Jack - Because he was growing up and learning from his own and other people's experiences.
Have you listened to any of Lindsay Duncan’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Yes, Brother & Sister. I felt this book was marginally more insightful.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The surprise ending and the reasons behind it.
Any additional comments?
I felt this book showed Joanna Trollope's empathy and amazing insight into the feelings experienced by people in their interactions with others, particularly as they relate to different aspects of love within a family.
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- bellanonna
- 15-01-21
slightly out of date but v enjoyable
I am a Joanna Trollope fan so am biased, but her insightful writing of family life came to the full in this story. Read many years back but so delightfully read by Lindsay Duncan.
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- Sisyphus
- 09-06-22
Brilliant analysis of a long term affair
This is a brilliant novel about the ramifications of a long-term affair in which the partners love each other deeply. It examines the problems for them, and for their families, when they are separated by a large age gap.
It includes an excellent portrait of the unhealthy relationship between a possessive, manipulative mother and sensitive, dutiful son. It is perhaps more optimistic about how such involvement turn out than happens in real life.
We get to see it from every point of view: the lover’s children, his wife, his mistress, her mother, siblings and friends. The agony and the ecstasy are both there.
Lindsay Duncan ‘s narration, and the voices she gives to the characters, are beautifully suited to the story. It could not have been bettered.
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- Linda S
- 02-07-22
Marrying the mistress
Beautifully read, this very sad tale has many different aspects to it, all neatly developed. Anyone who is in a similar position should listen to this and beware! Sometimes you think that what you want will fulfil all your expectations, but the repercussions on other people need to be considered. The story develops very slowly but never lagged and was always interesting. I do recommend it.
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- sarahmoose2000
- 05-03-13
Unhappy Families
The father of the family decides to marry his mistress of seven years, but he needs to divorce his wife first. The sons are torn as to how best support each parent. I found it difficult to feel pity for the wife, as although she was hard done by, she emotionally blackmailed everybody throughout; ignoring her own children and grandchildren's pain.
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