Raising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe Dalton

Trading her high-stakes career in the UK Parliament for a quiet pandemic lockdown, a political speechwriter stumbles into the wild when she rescues an orphaned baby hare—forging a bond of total trust with a creature that refuses to be tamed.

In February 2021, foreign policy advisor Chloe Dalton rescued a newborn leveret that had been hunted by a dog. Knowing that wild hares almost always perish in captivity from shock or starvation, Dalton used meticulous trial and error to nurse the animal back to health. Rather than caging or restricting the creature, she granted it absolute freedom; the hare spent its nights roaming open fields and woods, only to willingly return to Dalton’s country house by day. This memoir documents their extraordinary, multi-year coexistence, blending intimate daily observations with a deep dive into the animal's place in natural history, art, and folklore.

Why You’ll Love This Audiobook

Narrated by actress Louise Brealey, this production captures the quiet, alert stillness of the English countryside with profound emotional clarity. At 6 hours and 26 minutes, it provides a beautifully paced, restorative listen that highlights the value of slowing down and paying close attention to the non-human world. This specific audio edition features an exclusive bonus track containing an intimate conversation between author Chloe Dalton and narrator Louise Brealey, making it a standout pick for nature enthusiasts and audiobook collectors alike.