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The Long Shoe

The new novel from multi-million selling author

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The Long Shoe

By: Bob Mortimer
Narrated by: Bob Mortimer, Diane Morgan, Arabella Weir
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THE INSTANT BESTSELLER BY MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER.

‘A touching story of human relationships’ The Guardian
‘A delight to read’ Daily Express
‘Characteristically offbeat and thoroughly amiable’ Financial Time

Bathroom salesman Matt is at a crossroads. He has lost his job, he is about to be made homeless and his girlfriend has left him. He wants his luck to change and he wants things to go back to how they were. Out of the blue he is offered a job that comes with a free luxury apartment. He hopes this might be enough to tempt her back. But, as events unfold, it starts to dawn on him that perhaps she didn't leave of her own accord after all...?

‘A genuinely unexpected storyline . . . Definitely good for a plane ride or holiday when you can settle in and soak up the idiosyncratic characters and startling plot twists.’ ***** The Daily Telegraph

Praise for Bob Mortimer:

'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else' The Guardian

‘The much loved comic proves adept at noirish fiction in a debut whose surrealist humour sets it apart’ – Observer

‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times

'There is a sweetness to his worldview that makes his writing gently poignant... Like Spike Milligan, the only vintage comic whose fiction is still read, Mortimer has managed to use a novel as a vehicle for his distinctive comedic voice' The Telegraph Best of 2025 Editors Select Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Funny Witty
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Editorial Review

A quirky new caper
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, The Long Shoe is an incredible evolution in Bob Mortimer’s style and storytelling—and sure to become his next big hit. A caper full of oddball characters, unbelievable circumstances, and a mystery that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat, Mortimer has managed to craft another tale that perfectly encapsulates his distinctive comedic style. Featuring an incredible cast of characters (and accents!), a talking cat, and a literal long shoe, Mortimer delivers another listen that’s as riveting as it is funny. With a performance led by Mortimer—alongside comedians Diane Morgan and Arabella Weir—it’s simply perfect in audio.—Michael C., Audible Editor

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The book was funny and very well written. It was a good story and just keeps you guessing all the way to the end with many laugh out loud moments with characters you just love.

Loved it! Great book, funny and keeps you guessing all the way.

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Good overall story and characters keep it interesting. Plot of the story and how each character tells their part is great.

Easy listening

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I preordered this and was so excited when it was released, I loved it, listening to audible really brings the characters to life. Well written and well narrated, I really enjoyed listening to this and hope Bob will be bringing out another book!

Tremendous

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Not quite as engaging as the first two books however I listened in one go in bed when I should have been asleep. However some really good characters brought to life by Bob’s narration, loved the cat. Look forward to his next book.

Loved the cat.

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Typical Bob Mortimer humour. I particularly liked the line "Like trying to find a mouses handbag, in a builders skip". not just randomness but also a great storyline

Brilliant Listen

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