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The Silver Ladies Do Lunch
- Author
- Judy Leigh
- Narrator
- Phyllida Nash
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 2 June 2023
- Run Time
- 10 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Fiction: mashup
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins
When Lin, Josie and Minnie left Miss Hamilton’s class at Middleton Ferris County Primary School, sixty years ago, they could only dream about what the future had in store for them. The one thing they knew for certain was that their friendship would thrive.
Years later and life hasn’t always been kind. Josie is still mourning the loss of her beloved husband Harry a year after his sudden demise. Lin is hoping to celebrate her fiftieth wedding anniversary with husband Neil, but he’s suddenly keeping secrets and telling her lies, so she’s suspecting the worst And as for Minnie, well she loves her life in Oxford academia, but with no family to call her own, she sometimes wonders if the sacrifices were all worthwhile.
So, when the ninety-year-old Miss Hamilton – or Cecily as she lets them call her now – glides gracefully back into their lives on her glamorous purple mobility scooter, the ladies are in need of inspiration and fun. And over their regular lunches, the friends start to dream of leaving the past in the past and embracing the future, because there’s nothing you can’t achieve with good friends at your side.
Bestselling suthor Judy Leigh is back with the perfect blend of fun and friendship, capers and caring. The perfect feel-good story for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.
Readers love Judy Leigh:
‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson
'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson
'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer Bohnet
‘The Golden Oldies’ Book Club is an entertaining read, written with warmth, humour and a message not to let chances slip by. Themes of friendship, community and navigating life and its opportunities run throughout’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘A lovely warm read about family and closeness. This author never disappoints, always a joy to find one of her books which I haven’t read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Such a good read. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their lives as we are gradually introduced. It's refreshing to have a cast of older characters in the lead - reminds everyone that life isn't over when you reach middle age and beyond’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Judy Leigh
- Narrator
- Phyllida Nash
- Duration
- 10 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 June 2023
- ISBN
- 9781801623728
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Fiction: mashup
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 4.0(1 review)
Synopsis
From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy HopkinsWhen Lin, Josie and Minnie left Miss Hamilton’s class at Middleton Ferris County Primary School, sixty years ago, they could only dream about what the future had in store for them. The one thing they knew for certain was that their friendship would thrive.Years later and life hasn’t always been kind. Josie is still mourning the loss of her beloved husband Harry a year after his sudden demise. Lin is hoping to celebrate her fiftieth wedding anniversary with husband Neil, but he’s suddenly keeping secrets and telling her lies, so she’s suspecting the worst And as for Minnie, well she loves her life in Oxford academia, but with no family to call her own, she sometimes wonders if the sacrifices were all worthwhile.So, when the ninety-year-old Miss Hamilton – or Cecily as she lets them call her now – glides gracefully back into their lives on her glamorous purple mobility scooter, the ladies are in need of inspiration and fun. And over their regular lunches, the friends start to dream of leaving the past in the past and embracing the future, because there’s nothing you can’t achieve with good friends at your side.Bestselling suthor Judy Leigh is back with the perfect blend of fun and friendship, capers and caring. The perfect feel-good story for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.Readers love Judy Leigh:‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer Bohnet‘The Golden Oldies’ Book Club is an entertaining read, written with warmth, humour and a message not to let chances slip by. Themes of friendship, community and navigating life and its opportunities run throughout’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A lovely warm read about family and closeness. This author never disappoints, always a joy to find one of her books which I haven’t read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Such a good read. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their lives as we are gradually introduced. It's refreshing to have a cast of older characters in the lead - reminds everyone that life isn't over when you reach middle age and beyond’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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