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In at the Deep End

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An utterly unputdownable read that will make you laugh, weep, and think about the world in a completely different way!

It’s time she made a splash of her own.

When Fiona’s husband ups and leaves on the same day her only son goes away to college, she suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of forty and feeling very alone. Fortunately, there’s a distraction of mammoth proportions swimming in the River Thames.

Determined to make sense of the crazy events surrounding her life, Fiona embarks on a journey of self-discovery. But can she juggle her event planning business, a new-found eco-awareness, and a yoga instructor barely older than her son, without it all dragging her under?

A poignant and hilarious contemporary fiction novel about starting over. If you enjoy laugh-out-loud antics, second chances and a dash of romance, you'll love Hannah Lynn’s delightful tale that will leave a lasting impact.

'Fiona has the potential to be the next Bridget Jones I loved her quirky and chaotic take on life and all its events. A perfect read for the weekend.' Reader Review

'Funny, realistic, crazy and truly an enjoyable read.' Reader Review

'Quirky, original, made me laugh, made me think - and a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed.' Reader Review

'What I’ve liked the most about Lynn’s other books are the characters and how she makes them instantly likeable and relatable ... didn’t disappoint.' Reader Review

'A brilliant entertaining read.' Reader Review

Previously published as Treading Water and Fiona and the Whale

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