Author:Lesley Pearse,Katy Sobey
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Remember Me by Lesley Pearse, read by Kerry Howard.
She made one mistake, and now she'll never see home again . . .
Mary, a Cornish mariner's daughter, makes the biggest mistake of her short life when she steals a silk hat. Convicted and sentenced to be transported to Australia, she endures horrific conditions aboard ship before landing in a brutal and barbaric country.
It will take all her courage just to survive.
But Mary is also determined to make something of herself in this rugged man's world. And she dreams that one day she will find a way of crossing the cruel seas that lie between her and home . . .
Based on a true story, Remember Me brings Mary Broad vividly to life in this moving story of a woman triumphing against overwhelming odds.
She made one mistake, and now she'll never see home again . . .
With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best
—— Daily MailAn emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry
—— Woman's WeeklyIt's a novel that simply roars along, full of proper LOL moments as well as real poignancy. Aisling is the perfect heroine for our chaotic times.
—— Sarra Manning, Red OnlineThis hilarious Irish bestseller, which came to life via a viral Facebook page, follows country girl Aisling as she moves from her hometown to big city living in Dublin. She's sweet, a little clueless but a force to be reckoned with
—— BuzzfeedYou'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to invest in a shumper (though not for going OUT OUT) and as soon as you've finished it, you'll want to reread this hilarious novel, which will also get you in the right feels
—— Red OnlineOh lads! This book! There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feicin' HILAIRE and very touching
—— Marian KeyesFunny and touching . . . we fell in love with the heroine of Oh My God What a Complete Aisling, about a small-town girl in Dublin
—— Good HousekeepingThis quickfire tragi-comedy is bursting with clever one-liners and acute observations
—— Sunday ExpressBoth Aisling and the novel have a great big thumping heart
—— Eithne Shortall , Sunday TimesA runaway success . . . it's an uplifting romcom that combines elements of Bridget Jones and Four Weddings with Father Ted
—— Kirsty Lang , BBC Radio 4 Front RowMy unofficial autobiography
—— Aisling BeaAisling is an absolute gem of a character and this book is a breath of fresh air
—— The SunWith witty dialogue, sharp observations and piles of humour, this is a riot of a read, but with plenty of depth, too - we found ourselves choking up as well as, erm . . . peeing with laughter
—— Heat, The Funny OneExcellent craic that'll have you shedding a tear as well as laughing your socks off
—— Fabulous MagazineIt's sweet and it's funny and it's moving and it's perfect
—— The PoolAn utter ray of sunshine
—— RedHilarious . . . A well-crafted tale with warmth and emotion
—— Woman MagazineThis is a tale of a young woman from the Irish countryside and her travails in Dublin will have you laughing
—— i NewspaperCountry bumpkin Aisling carries this perky, big-hearted romcom. Powered by cracking one-liners, it'll have you chortling through any amount of airport delays
—— Event MagazineI've spent the last forty-eight hours laughing my head off at this novel . . . but it's not just comic, there's a real heart to it and it's often very moving
—— John BoyneThis book is the funniest, warmest, loveliest book I've read in so long. The characters are so hilarious and relatable, I laughed non-stop and genuinely didn't want it to end
—— Lucy VineOne of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes
—— Louise O'NeillYou'll laugh. A lot. But you should also get the tissues ready
—— Irish PostIf I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling . . . It left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others
—— Sinead CrowleyA book so good, so funny, that it made two strangers talk to each other on a London tube train
—— Sarra Manning , RedOne of the funniest books I've read in twenty years
—— Paul HowardI had expected this delightful book to be funny and it really, really is. But I never expected the feels. I didn't expect big fat tears to roll down my country face
—— Tara Flynn , Irish TimesA loving ode to a certain type of Irish woman that's hilarious, comforting and warm. A hot water bottle of a book, if you will
—— The Daily EdgeSweet, charming, funny and poignant
—— The JournalEvery Irish person knows an Aisling, and there is nothing more delightful than recognising something familiar being projected back at you through a novel. While the books are both extremely funny, they also reflect a period in Irish culture and centre around a heartwarming story for Aisilings of the ages
—— Image MagazineGentle, moving, joyous
—— GuardianA love-letter to letters and a brilliantly written, moving homage to the power of words, The Lost Letters of William Woolf celebrates the magic of pen and paper'
—— Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris BookshopThe Lost Letters of William Woolf is a beautiful novel, more so because at times it feels like a book out of time, capitalising on the nostalgia of a time before smartphones, emails and Google. It is a remarkably refreshing read and certainly an interesting one - and it's a debut work that marks Helen Cullen as an author worth watching
—— Culturefly ReviewWill warm your cockles and restore your faith
—— Leamington CourierThis truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it
—— CloserA beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author
—— Sun on SundayWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page
—— Daily MailA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistA beautiful read
—— HelloFunny, heart-warming and extremely wise
—— PrimaA deeply satisfying book full of big emotions
—— Good HousekeepingA laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story
—— Sunday IndependentMoyes is the queen of the classy weepy
—— ElleA delight
—— The Daily Mirror