A Song for Bridget: The prequel to Finding Tipperary Mary
A Song for Bridget is an unabridged audiobook prequel to Finding Tipperary Mary, written by Phyllis Whitsell and narrated by Georgia Maguire. It follows Bridget Larkin’s hardships and search for love, with the story moving from rural Ireland to Manchester and Birmingham.
At a glance
- Prequel to Finding Tipperary Mary, centred on Bridget “Tipperary Mary” Larkin.
- The account covers poverty, bereavement, cruelty and abandonment, alongside Bridget’s pursuit of love.
- The narrative begins in rural Ireland in 1938 and later moves to Manchester and Birmingham.
Reference price: £12.28
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Unabridged audio presentation offers the full story in a stated 6 hours and 7 minutes.
- Customer feedback describes the story as gripping and heartbreaking, and the writing as well-executed.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 7 minutes |
| Author | Phyllis Whitsell |
| Narrator | Georgia Maguire, see all |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 7 Feb. 2019 |
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a narrated account of Bridget Larkin’s life and family story.
- Those interested in an audiobook prequel to Finding Tipperary Mary.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a light or purely fictional story, as the description presents a difficult account of poverty, loss and survival.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights an engrossing, heartbreaking story and positive impressions of the writing, with readers describing a narrative that carries both joy and sorrow. This response is relevant if you want an emotionally demanding biographical audiobook. Ratings are largely five-star, though a smaller share fall in the middle and lower categories, so the positive overall picture is not unanimous.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as gripping and hard to put down.
- Feedback praises the writing and calls the story engrossing and heartbreaking.
Mixed feedback
- The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star but includes some three-, two- and one-star ratings. The supplied feedback does not explain those lower ratings.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates A Song for Bridget?
The listing names Phyllis Whitsell as author and Georgia Maguire as narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the story about?
It recounts Bridget Larkin’s hardships and search for love, beginning in rural Ireland in 1938 and later taking her story to Manchester and Birmingham.
Is this related to Finding Tipperary Mary?
Yes. The title identifies it as a prequel to Finding Tipperary Mary.
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