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The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden

By: Jonas Jonasson
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLER

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED

Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . .

Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now she is on the run from the world ‘s most ruthless secret service, with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden – and the world – rests on her shoulders.

As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson’s bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.

‘A comic delight of love, luck and mathematics’ Daily Express

‘It’s “feel-good” set to stun level’ Guardian

‘As unlikely and funny as The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared’ Observer

©2014 Jonas Jonasson (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Fiction Witty Funny Feel-Good Thought-Provoking

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Very much like the 100 year old man in that the improbable occurs on a regular basis, and everything lines up rather too usefully. That said, having grown up in South Africa during the apartheid years, I enjoyed the South African scenes which if they hadn't been so light-heartedly written might have been rather upsetting given their "well-observed-truth".

An easy listening credit. Perfect for when you need something entertaining and uncomplicated.

Quirky

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Totally implausible, and absolutely wonderful. Very well read, the accents wobbled occasionally, but the range of characters & nationalities were well presented; and the story rattled along.
The book will be Christmas presents for quite a few people.

Even better than 'the 100 year old man...'

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I normally listen to sci-fi, which is a bit weak at moment so I tried this book. It is a great listen an amusing and witty story.

A nice surprise!

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this lifted me. I'm so pleased to have read this a gift to the world of books

A stunning sequel

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I find the writing of Jonas Jonasson intriguing with a great story line. Peter Kenny’s rendition brings the unusual characters to life. Listened to the story in about three days!
Looking forward to more stories from this author and narrated by Peter Kenny! Highly recommend!

Intriguing subjects and storyline

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So entertaining. JJ has genius creativity and book so well read by a master of different voices/ Love it, love it, love it.

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almost as good as the hundred year old man by the same author - would recommend

brilliant charachters - loved it!

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I loved this book. Quirky, witty, original and great fun. Really well written and excellent narration. Read with perfect timing of phrases, nuanced delivery and voicing.
Really good listen.

Great fun

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Early days yet, but the narrator seems to be overplaying things, trying too hard to be interesting. It's just a bit too much emphasis and it's distracting. But it's starting to be an interesting story so I'm going to keep going.

Narration is a little irritating so far...

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Listened to a number of books by the same author, always enjoyed the story and quirky sense of humour, Peter Kenny's narration is very good.

Amusing

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