The Day I Left You

A Novel

By: Caroline Bishop

Narrated by: Maria Nicola Johnson

For listeners of The Secrets We Kept and Jill Santopolo comes an epic love story about Greta and Henry, who find a love that’s meant to last a lifetime in 1982 East Berlin—until Greta vanishes.

East Berlin, 1982. When Greta Schneider meets Henry Henderson, she is instantly smitten. An engineer on a work visa from Britain, Henry offers Greta a taste of the world beyond the Iron Curtain, a world that she yearns to explore as a translator once she finishes university. For Henry, Greta is simply perfect—bold and beautiful, adding a vital spark to his everyday life.

But their time together is limited. Henry can’t stay once his visa expires, and Greta is forbidden from going beyond the Berlin Wall. When Henry proposes, Greta accepts—and is given permission to start a new life with Henry in England. And for a time, everything is perfect. Until, one day, out of the blue, Greta walks out the door of their Oxford home, leaving a simple note.

The Day I Left You is a gorgeous, Cold-War era story about the nature of love, the memories we cling to, and the hurts we must leave behind to move forward.

©2025 Caroline Bishop (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Awesome story!

This an amazing story that keeps you anxiously awaiting the next twist
This made better by the terrific narrator Maria Nicola Johnson. She always holds the listener glued to the story!

compelling story ... great binge

I don't read a lot of fiction but a friend recommended and I couldn't put it down. The cold war intrigue is sadly relevant to our times. It raises themes worth thinking about. Maria Nicola Johnson's easy and pleasant narration gives way to complex and nuanced voice acting that doesn't draw attention to itself, but brings characters to life, sucks you in, and keeps the story on your mind. A really well-devised tale, well told. Bingeworthy!

Beautiful, Emotional, and Wonderfully Told

The Day I Left You by Caroline Bishop is an emotionally rich and beautifully layered novel that lingers long after the final chapter. Bishop’s writing captures the quiet ache of change and the courage it takes to let go, weaving past and present into a seamless exploration of identity and belonging. Her characters feel deeply human: flawed, hopeful, and relatable. The pacing of the story makes it easy to fall completely into their world. It’s the kind of book that reminds you how powerful reflection can be when paired with honest storytelling.

Maria Nicola Johnson’s narration elevates the entire experience. She brings each character to life with remarkable nuance, shifting effortlessly between tones of tenderness, sorrow, and resilience. Her voice adds warmth and depth to Bishop’s story, making even the quietest moments feel full of meaning. Maria’s performance doesn’t just tell the story: it breathes emotion into it, making this audiobook a moving and memorable listen from start to finish.