The Christmas Party

By: Karen Swan

Narrated by: Aoife McMahon

The Christmas Party is a delicious audiobook full of twists and turns. At an elegant country house party, shocking secrets and unexpected romances hide just beneath the surface . . .

A must-listen for the festive season by Karen Swan, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Secret and Christmas at Tiffany's.

When Declan Lorne, the last remaining knight in Ireland, dies suddenly, an ancient title passes with him. But his estate on Ireland’s rugged south-west coast is left to his three daughters. The two eldest, Ottie and Pip, inherit in line with expectations, but to everyone’s surprise – and dismay – it is the errant baby of the family, Willow, who gets the castle.

Why her? Something unknown – something terrible – made her turn her back on her family three years earlier, escaping to Dublin and vowing never to return. So when Willow quickly announces she is selling up, her revenge seems sweet and the once-close sisters are pushed to breaking point: in desperation, Pip risks everything to secure her own future, and Ottie makes a decision that will ruin lives. It’s each woman for herself.

Before moving in, Connor Shaye, the prospective new owner, negotiates throwing a lavish party at the castle just days before Christmas – his hello, their goodbye. But as their secrets begin to catch up with them, Ottie, Willow and Pip are forced to ask themselves which is harder: stepping into the future, or letting go of the past?

'A real treat to get absolutely lost in. Go on - spoil yourself!' - Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach Hut

Critic reviews

An absolute feast of a Christmas read - I devoured it more quickly than a plate of smoked salmon canapés. A wild and windswept location, three feisty sisters and enough family drama to keep you quiet for hours. A real treat to get absolutely lost in. Go on - spoil yourself! (Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach Hut)

Another epic tale of love, loss, and secrets, this new book from the always-excellent Karen Swan . . . tuck yourself in under a blanket and get lost in the adventure

The most unlikely of romances is only part of a moving story of loss and the promise of second chances

Fun and great escapism

One of this author’s best books

I preordered this book because I love this author. I was blown away. I lost nearly 2 days because I couldn’t stop listening.

The story focuses on 3 sisters, Ottie, Pip & Willow. Their father was the 29th Knight of Lorne. He dies rather suddenly before Willow can get back from Dublin, where she now lives. She had left & never returned because of a family secret. I’m not a great lover of secrets being kept throughout a book but this was very well done. Ottie has a secret too. She’s been having an affair with her father’s best friend for 5 years and wants him to leave his wife. Pip is the wild child, constantly getting into trouble. It’s a riveting book, well worth listening to. The narrator is brilliant & authentic.

Wonderful !

As always, Karen Swan’s writing is clever, funny and emotionally fulfilling! A charming story, perfect to escape into. Beautifully read by Aoife McMahon, who never fails to deliver.

A good yarn

I enjoyed each character's story. Not complicated but there were a few surprises and it was really just enjoyable to ride along and imagine the country and the place and the circumstances. And, a satisfying ending that left me with wet eyes. Well done and thank you for the ride!

Twists and turns

3 sisters reunite under sad circumstances. Lies hold the distance between them. Will they manage to overcome the past and embrace each of their futures? Entertaining and well written