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The Woman Who Met Herself

A heartbreaking and life-affirming story from Laura Pearson

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The Woman Who Met Herself

By: Laura Pearson
Narrated by: Julie Maisey
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A heartbreaking, life-affirming BRAND NEW story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman, Colleen Hoover, and Jojo Moyes.

What would you do, if you met your double?

Debbie Jones thinks life is an adventure. Even having lost her husband a year ago, she’s ready for whatever the world might throw her way. Being in her sixties doesn’t mean it’s all over for her yet, and she loves her new job doing neighbourhood support for a charity. Then she knocks on a stranger’s front door.

Ruth Waverley doesn’t like surprises. Her life isn’t perhaps all she once dreamed of, but what other options are there for a woman in her sixties? She’s proud of her home and children. And she likes her life well enough. Then she hears someone knocking at the door.

As the door opens, both Ruth and Debbie get the shock of their lives. As their eyes meet – the recognition is instant. Not because they’ve met before. But because they have the same face. They’re completely identical.

And everything is about to change, for both women. In ways they couldn’t possibly imagine…

Readers love Laura Pearson:

Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening… Such a beautiful story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!… Absolutely EXQUISITE… A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest… A beautiful story that will never leave me.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow… amazing… Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… Have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made… A really life affirming read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it.’ Amy Beashel, author

Captured my heart. It’s a tender and uplifting read… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.’ Lisa Timoney, author

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I really enjoyed listening to this book. Couldn’t stop. It’s clever, beautifully written. Moving and gripping.

Another amazing book by Laura Pearson!

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Lovely book, I wanted to keep listening. Characters develop . Nice ending too. A book of hope

Heart warming

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Laura is such a talented writer and her stories are so good. This book is warm and loving. A story about lost time and happy times.

beautiful characters

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Initially I found tha narration too slow and gave up for a while. Pleased I came back to the story as I enjoyed it.

The relationship between both sets of twins

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I suppose it would be a an average holiday read, however it did not grab my attention. Not sure if it was the story or the narrator, perhaps both? Anyway I Cant reccomend it as I didnt finish it.

very average

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