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The Last Laugh Club

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The uplifting and joyous novel from the BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Behaving Badly, Kate Galley! Perfect for fans of A New Lease of Life by Celia Anderson 💛

Three former friends. One last request. The journey of a lifetime! 🧶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Bridget isn’t the adventurous type. But somehow she finds herself attending a memorial for her oldest friend, dressed in the bright woolly jumper he once knitted her – at his request. To her dismay, she’s not the only one. There’s glamorous Gloria and quiet Derek too, each wearing their own knitwear gifts.

The three former colleagues haven’t been in the same room for years, something Bridget has been perfectly happy with. But when they’re asked to grant their friend’s final wish – to scatter his ashes in the Shetland Islands – Bridget finds herself swept into an adventure she never planned.

Crammed into a battered minivan, armed with far too much yarn and not nearly enough patience, the unlikely trio head north. As the ferry pulls away and storm clouds gather, Bridget begins to wonder if this whole idea was a mistake. But sometimes, the most unexpected journeys can lead to the best discoveries – about friendship, forgiveness, and how it’s never too late to start a new chapter…

A must-read for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Sarah Morgan!

Praise for Kate Galley:

'Warm, engaging and as beautifully crafted as the Shetland knitwear!' Linda Green

'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' Celia Anderson

'This was so good. One of my favourite books this year' Rachel Burton

'Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended' Maddie Please

'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh

'I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson

'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer

'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a fantastic book!...I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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