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The Offing

By: Benjamin Myers
Narrated by: Ralph Ineson
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Publisher's summary

Bloomsbury presents The Offing by Benjamin Myers, read by Ralph Ineson.

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick

A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime

An Observer Pick for 2019

One summer following the Second World War, Robert Appleyard sets out on foot from his Durham village. Sixteen and the son of a coal miner, he makes his way across the northern countryside until he reaches the former smuggling village of Robin Hood’s Bay. There he meets Dulcie, an eccentric, worldly, older woman who lives in a ramshackle cottage facing out to sea.

Staying with Dulcie, Robert’s life opens into one of rich food, sea swimming, sunburn and poetry. The two come from different worlds, yet as the summer months pass, they form an unlikely friendship that will profoundly alter their futures.

©2019 Benjamin Myers (P)2019 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"It’s a poignant story, and Myers’ descriptions of the countryside are wonderful." (Mail on Sunday)

"What a radical thing, these days, to have written a book so full of warmth and kindness...Gorgeous." (Max Porter, author of Lanny)

"This is a poetic book with a winning generosity of spirit, moving from a folksy celebration of the rural north to a revelation of the broader horizons that can come from reading and some serious culture." (Sunday Times)

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Best audible book since last year

I loved Delia Owens' Where the Crawdad's sing last year. Trying to find an equally good story was hard until I stumbled across this wonderful coming of age story. Characters are beautifully portrayed, the scenery breathtaking & intricately described. It's a page turner & I highly recommend.

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Swoon!

Soothes the soul. Language is beautiful. Performance is superb. I highly recommend. That is all.

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Delightful

A magnificent work, delightful to listen to. Moving, inspiring and memorable. Sad to say goodbye, but Robert and Dulcie will return in my mind.

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