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Late Learner

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‘A superb writer… the Irish Jojo Moyes. Her books are beautifully written, and infused with warmth, humour and human understanding' Irish Examiner

'An evocative, thought provoking, poignant, and often hilarious read. A terrific book by a superb writer at the top of her game. I loved it' Patricia Scanlan

Better late than never …

Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that.

But Ronda has a secret.

In her daydreams she’s fearless – brave, bold and impossible to ignore.

So when her comfortable little world suddenly starts to crumble, Ronda has a choice to make.

Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally step into being the person she’s always imagined herself to be?

Your favourite authors LOVE Ciara Geraghty:

‘Laugh-out-loud funny with a spikily endearing heroine… Fast-paced and hilarious’ CATHY KELLY

‘Bridget Jones meets menopause … sharp, funny and real’ CECELIA AHERN

‘I loved this book. Hilarious, perceptive, empathetic. Readers will utterly identify with and adore the superbly drawn Agatha’ PATRICIA SCANLAN

’Witty, poignant and a complete page turner’ SINEAD MORIARTY

‘Tender, emotional and uplifting…I loved it’ LUCY DIAMOND

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‘One of my absolutely favourite authors’ Sheila O’Flanagan

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‘Slick, witty writing, laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes heart-wrenchingly sad’ My Weekly

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‘Wonderfully witty’ Woman’s Weekly

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‘A must-read […] Very witty!’ Closer

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‘Really funny and relatable, you’ll want to be more Agatha by the end’ Heat

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‘Laugh-out-loud, poignant and life-affirming’ Woman

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‘So funny and so relatable’ Fabulous

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‘Written in a deliciously dead-pan tone, this hilarious, heartfelt novel will appeal to readers at any age’ Irish Times, ‘25 Great Holiday Books’

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‘Hilarious, poignant and life-affirming’ Woman & Home

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‘Very funny, very moving and utterly unsentimental’Irish Times

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‘A genuine feel-good hit […]Geraghty's tightly wound adventure is as touching as it is entertaining’ Independent

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‘A book to be shared, a book to be cherished … an homage to the strength of friendship and a celebration of life in all its colours’ Mairead Hearne, Swirl and Thread

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‘Tender, funny, and heartbreaking… Ciara Geraghty is a wonderful writer’ Hazel Gaynor

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‘Infused with warmth, humour and human understanding. An homage to life and fantastic friendships, this book will warm the cockles of your heart.’ Justine Carberry, Sunday Independent

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