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Life in the Old Girls Yet
- Author
- Celia Anderson
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 12 January 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'Friendship, fun, romance and inspirational older ladies. What more could anyone ask for? I loved it!' Judy Leigh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Vee is nervous about returning to the village of Willowbrook. Not only is Dragonfly Cottage – the house her late mum left her – in need of a total refurb, but the neighbours still remember Vee as a troublesome teen, even though she’s now in her fifties.
Luckily, Vee’s quickly swept up by the Saga Louts, three irrepressible women whose friendship, humour and zest for life prove impossible to resist. With Rick, the handsome local handyman who’s helping to renovate the cottage also at her side, Vee begins to feel like it’s never too late to start again.
When the group set off on a road trip to France, laughter, friendship and plenty of vin rouge are on the cards. But some surprising revelations are about to come out, too…
Can Vee finally come to terms with the past and seize her future with both hands?
An uplifting, warm and witty story of love and friendship for fans of Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Maddie Please.
Praise for Celia Anderson:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely adored it!' Ruth Hogan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Certain to make you laugh and cry' Jenni Keer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful characters make this a great read' Good Housekeeping
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unforgettable' Woman’s Weekly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gorgeous, uplifting, poignant tale of love, friendship and second chances... A treat of a novel' Annie Lyons
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Details
- Author
- Celia Anderson
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Duration
- 10 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836171614
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Romance, Romance: wholesome, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Synopsis
Dive into this uplifting story of adventure, love and friendship, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life 💖🥂PERFECT FOR FANS of Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Maddie Please'Friendship, fun, romance and inspirational older ladies. What more could anyone ask for? I loved it!' Judy Leigh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Vee is nervous about returning to the village of Willowbrook. Not only is Dragonfly Cottage – the house her late mum left her – in need of a total refurb, but the neighbours still remember Vee as a troublesome teen, even though she’s now in her fifties.Luckily, Vee’s quickly swept up by the Saga Louts, three irrepressible women whose friendship, humour and zest for life prove impossible to resist. With Rick, the handsome local handyman who’s helping to renovate the cottage also at her side, Vee begins to feel like it’s never too late to start again.When the group set off on a road trip to France, laughter, friendship and plenty of vin rouge are on the cards. But some surprising revelations are about to come out, too…Can Vee finally come to terms with the past and seize her future with both hands?An uplifting, warm and witty story of love and friendship for fans of Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Maddie Please.Praise for Celia Anderson:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely adored it!' Ruth Hogan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Certain to make you laugh and cry' Jenni Keer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful characters make this a great read' Good Housekeeping⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unforgettable' Woman’s Weekly⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gorgeous, uplifting, poignant tale of love, friendship and second chances... A treat of a novel' Annie Lyons
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