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The Golden Girls' Getaway
- Author
- Judy Leigh
- Narrator
- Phyllida Nash
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 December 2021
- Run Time
- 10 hours 56 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Modern and contemporary fiction, Adventure fiction, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction, Satirical fiction and parodies, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Travel and holiday, Romance: wholesome, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice and issues
What to expect
'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer Bohnet
It has been a long and lonely year for neighbours Vivienne, Mary and Gwen. All ladies of a ‘certain age’, their lockdown experience has left them feeling isolated and alone. They are in desperate need of a change.
Things start to look up however, when Gwen comes up with a plan to get them out of London by borrowing a motor home. In no time at all the ladies are on the road – away from the city, away from their own four walls, and away from their worries.
The British countryside has never looked more beautiful. As they travel from Stonehenge to Dartmoor, from the Devon and Cornish coasts to the Yorkshire moors, gradually the years fall back, and the three friends start to imagine new futures with no limitations.
And as their journey continues and their friendships deepen, and while the seaside views turn into glorious mountains and moors, Mary, Vivienne and Gwen learn to smile again, to laugh again, and maybe even to love again. Now they can believe that the best is still to come…
Funny, joyful and with a spring in its step that reminds you to live every day like it’s your last. Judy Leigh has once again written the perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French and Cathy Hopkins.
Readers love Judy Leigh:
‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson
'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins
'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson
‘Loved this from cover to cover, pity I can only give this 5 stars as it deserves far more’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘The story’s simply wonderful, the theme of second chances will resonate whatever your age, there’s something for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have a tear in their eye at the perfect ending’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘A lovely read of how life doesn't just end because you're getting old’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘A great feel-good and fun story that made me laugh and root for the characters’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Judy Leigh
- Narrator
- Phyllida Nash
- Duration
- 10 hours 56 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 December 2021
- ISBN
- 9781801623322
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Modern and contemporary fiction, Adventure fiction, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction, Satirical fiction and parodies, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Travel and holiday, Romance: wholesome, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice and issues
Synopsis
From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetIt has been a long and lonely year for neighbours Vivienne, Mary and Gwen. All ladies of a ‘certain age’, their lockdown experience has left them feeling isolated and alone. They are in desperate need of a change.Things start to look up however, when Gwen comes up with a plan to get them out of London by borrowing a motor home. In no time at all the ladies are on the road – away from the city, away from their own four walls, and away from their worries.The British countryside has never looked more beautiful. As they travel from Stonehenge to Dartmoor, from the Devon and Cornish coasts to the Yorkshire moors, gradually the years fall back, and the three friends start to imagine new futures with no limitations.And as their journey continues and their friendships deepen, and while the seaside views turn into glorious mountains and moors, Mary, Vivienne and Gwen learn to smile again, to laugh again, and maybe even to love again. Now they can believe that the best is still to come…Funny, joyful and with a spring in its step that reminds you to live every day like it’s your last. Judy Leigh has once again written the perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French and Cathy Hopkins.Readers love Judy Leigh:‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson‘Loved this from cover to cover, pity I can only give this 5 stars as it deserves far more’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘The story’s simply wonderful, the theme of second chances will resonate whatever your age, there’s something for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have a tear in their eye at the perfect ending’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A lovely read of how life doesn't just end because you're getting old’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A great feel-good and fun story that made me laugh and root for the characters’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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