The Old Girls’ Island Getaway
- Author Kate Galley
- Narrator Patricia Gallimore
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 4 March 2026
- Run Time 8 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Adventure fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
Discover the BRAND NEW uplifting, feel-good Golden Girls novel from BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Behaving Badly, Kate Galley! 🏖️🛵 Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Karen King ✨
Pack your bags and get ready to head to the Greek island of Corfu!
Dorothy and Gina may be separated by twenty years, but their friendship is timeless. At seventy-one and nearly ninety, life’s too short not to have a little fun – especially in Corfu.
When Dorothy is invited to visit an old friend at his villa, she insists Gina comes along. They’re looking forward to sunshine, sea breezes, and perhaps a dash of ouzo. But their plans are upended by an unexpected guest: glamorous actress Florence Quinn, who’s taken up residence in the pool house.
Florence may sparkle on the surface, but she’s hiding something – and someone – from her past. Determined to help, Dorothy and Gina embark on a quest across the island, only to find that Corfu holds more secrets, scandals, and surprises than they ever imagined.
A warm, witty, and adventurous tale of friendship, mischief, and unexpected discoveries.
Praise for Kate Galley:
'A delightfully witty, poignant and humorous read' Karen King
'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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