Down with the Shipmans: A Novel — Meg Mitchell Moore Audiobook
Down with the Shipmans: A Novel is an audiobook by Meg Mitchell Moore about three sisters returning to their New Hampshire coast summer home after their mother’s death. Their family reunion turns tense when their father announces he plans to sell the house, while each sister faces a personal crisis.
At a glance
- A family drama centred on three sisters and their father’s plan to sell their late mother’s summer home.
- The story follows the sisters as they balance the house packing with personal and professional crises.
- Set on the New Hampshire coast in the week after 4 July.
Reference price: £12.92
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- An unabridged audiobook with a stated listening time of 9 hours and 44 minutes.
- The plot combines family relationships, a threatened sale of a cherished home and three distinct personal crises.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 44 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 2 Jun. 2026 |
| Author | Meg Mitchell Moore |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Eva Kaminsky |
| Publisher | William Morrow |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for contemporary family fiction about sisters, family ties and a much-loved summer home.
- Readers interested in a coastal summer setting and a story combining humour with family drama.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate ratings are mostly four- and five-star, with a substantial three-star share. That suggests a generally favourable but not uniform reception, though ratings alone cannot show what listeners liked or disliked. They do not establish views about the narrator or the story’s family themes.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Down with the Shipmans?
The audiobook is by author Meg Mitchell Moore and is narrated by Eva Kaminsky.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the story about?
Three Shipman sisters gather at their New Hampshire coast summer home after their mother’s death. Their father’s plan to sell it and each sister’s personal troubles put pressure on their family bond.
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