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A Week in Winter (Unabridged)
 
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A Week in Winter (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Maeve Binchy (Author), Caroline Lennon (Narrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)
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  • Listening Length: 11 hours and 37 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 8 Nov 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00A3VOZ2U
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)
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High on the cliffs of the west coast of Ireland, overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean, is Stone House. Once falling into disrepair, it is now a beautiful hotel specialising in winter holidays. With a big, warm kitchen, log fires and understated, elegant bedrooms, it provides a welcome few can resist whatever their reasons for coming....

Henry and Nicola are burdened with a terrible secret, and are hoping the break at Stone House will help them find a way to face the future. Winnie, generally one to make the best of things, finds herself on the holiday from hell. Then there's John, who arrived on impulse after he missed a flight at Shannon; eccentric Freda, who claims to be a psychic - and the silent, watchful Nora, who seems so ready to disapprove. But looks can be deceptive...

A Week in Winter is full of Maeve's trademark warmth, humour and characters you want to spend time with.

©2012 Maeve Binchy ; (P)2012 AudioGO Ltd

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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A WEEK IN WINTER 14 Nov 2012
By Amanda TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When Chicky meets an American man named Walter and falls in love she finds herself leaving her beloved Ireland to be with him in New York. However her marriage fails and Chicky returns home where circumstances prevailing she opens up a hotel.
I have enjoyed many of the novels written by the late Maeve Binchy, but if I am being honest I have to say that in my opinion it was not as good as some of her other books. On saying that it was an easy and comfortable read full of likeable characters that are very much the trademark of this popular author.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Her last, but sadly not her best 30 Nov 2012
By Smurfy
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me start by saying that Maeve Binchy is without question my favourite author. I was devastated when she died and the one consolation was that a new book was waiting. Maybe because I wanted it to be the most fitting swansong possible my expectations were too high, but I regret to say I was a little disappointed by 'A Week in Winter'. I'd love nothing more than to give it a glowing review - I genuinely want to love it - but there was just something missing compared to her other books. Others reviews have criticised the format (several strands interlinked rather than one cohesive 'story'), but I don't think that's the problem; Maeve Binchy has used that technique several times before and often to great effect. It's more that, while there are several likeable characters in the book, there isn't really one I could say I loved. Chicky Starr comes the closest, but she doesn't have the indefinable quality of a Benny Hogan, Cathy Scarlet or Clare O'Brien; that something that draws you in entirely and makes you genuinely sad when her story ends. It's also shorter than it could have been, with the ending feeling a little rushed and a key plot point never resolved.

I should emphasise that 'A Week in Winter' is far from bad - below par Binchy is better than most authors on top form. I might have given it four stars had anyone else written it. But it's hard not to judge an author on their track record, and I simply can't see myself re-reading this time and time again in the way I have 'Circle of Friends' and 'Light a Penny Candle'. Binchy fans should definitely still read this, but if you're new to her work, I'd recommend trying one of the other titles I mention first.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars much missed 18 Nov 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
lovely maeve binchy she will be sadly missed . a beautiful book well written yet so comfortable she certainly new her craft.any ideas who will take her place
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A story set in my home county -- I read this book with pleasure -- Maeve Binchy back on top form .
She will be sorely missed .
Published 9 hours ago by MARY BROWN
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Maeve Binchey at her best. Couldn't put it down as I wanted to see how each character fitted in. God bless you Meave
Published 11 hours ago by Mrs. S. Brookes AICB
5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional farewell to a great writer
I have avoided reading this book since I received it as I knew I would feel emotional about it being Maeve Binchy's last book. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Amanda Pinchbeck
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A great range of characters. Well written as always. An author that will be missed. A heart warming story. Loved it
Published 1 day ago by jayne
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent choice for a Christmas present.
My wife wanted this for Christmas and she was very pleased. She read it very slowly as unfortunately it will be the last book written by one of her favourite authors.
Published 1 day ago by Baffled
5.0 out of 5 stars So very very sad
I really enjoyed her last book I shall miss her stories so very much, a really sad loss to the literary scene.Perhaps her daughter may take up writing books in the future.
Published 2 days ago by siamese
3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant enough but a bit formulaic.
I like Maeve Binchy for the warmth of the Irish in her work. I feel that this book was probably written because of pressure from publisher and public.
Published 2 days ago by Sophie Slater
5.0 out of 5 stars Found it a good read
I had read nearly all Maeve Binchy 's books. I liked them but found more recent ones not as good. I decided I would read this and was pleased I had. Read more
Published 3 days ago by H. Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a lot to say.
Good read . Not her best but very enjoyable. Don't think I would go out of my way to reccomend it
Published 3 days ago by S. M. Gardler
4.0 out of 5 stars A week in winter
Enjoyed this book, an easy read. I like the way Maeve mentioned characters and places from previous books. Makes it believable
Published 3 days ago by Ruth Greer
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