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The Swim
- Author
- Janet Hoggarth
- Narrator
- Lizzie Attlee
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 May 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Fiction: mashup, Sports fiction, Swimming
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Everything is about to change for Cordelia Franks – she just doesn't know it yet.
When Cordelia decides to train to swim the English Channel, she understands why no one believes she can do it. After a lifetime of never finishing anything, she doesn’t really believe she can either. But she’s determined to try.
As she strides into the Channel with hours stretching ahead of her, Cordelia swims against every milestone in her life so far. Every failed relationship, every friendship let go, every exam failed, every tricky job she quit. A life lived never giving it her all. Until now.
With every stroke, with every mile, Cordelia knows that this is finally her moment. Because if she keeps this promise to herself, if she doesn’t give up, nothing will ever be the same again.
And waiting in France is an unimagined future and someone who does believe in her…
The Swim is an unforgettable, inspiring story about taking a leap, trusting yourself, and choosing to live boldly!
Readers love Janet Hoggarth:
‘I honestly can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a wonderful heartfelt story filled with emotion, humour, intrigue and love. It’s the perfect summer read whether on holiday or at home. I can’t put it down!’
‘Cried and laughed throughout the book. Lovely story. Brilliantly written and will definitely be reading more of Janet Hoggarth’s novels.’
‘I love the way this book is written, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and would absolutely give it 10/10’
‘Thoroughly enjoyed this book, made me laugh and cry, likeable, relatable characters. I'm sad that I've finished it. Will definitely be reading more books by the same author.’
‘The best moving realistic story I have ever read. Totally absorbed, a few tears later as I was so moved.’
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Details
- Author
- Janet Hoggarth
- Narrator
- Lizzie Attlee
- Duration
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 May 2025
- ISBN
- 9781836784524
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Fiction: mashup, Sports fiction, Swimming
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
An unforgettable, funny and inspiring story of one ordinary woman’s choice to be extraordinary ✨ Perfect for fans of Libby Page, Clare Pooley, Amanda Prowse and Marian Keyes! 'Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable.' Number One Bestseller Shari Low ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Everything is about to change for Cordelia Franks – she just doesn't know it yet.When Cordelia decides to train to swim the English Channel, she understands why no one believes she can do it. After a lifetime of never finishing anything, she doesn’t really believe she can either. But she’s determined to try.As she strides into the Channel with hours stretching ahead of her, Cordelia swims against every milestone in her life so far. Every failed relationship, every friendship let go, every exam failed, every tricky job she quit. A life lived never giving it her all. Until now.With every stroke, with every mile, Cordelia knows that this is finally her moment. Because if she keeps this promise to herself, if she doesn’t give up, nothing will ever be the same again.And waiting in France is an unimagined future and someone who does believe in her…The Swim is an unforgettable, inspiring story about taking a leap, trusting yourself, and choosing to live boldly!Readers love Janet Hoggarth:‘I honestly can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a wonderful heartfelt story filled with emotion, humour, intrigue and love. It’s the perfect summer read whether on holiday or at home. I can’t put it down!’‘Cried and laughed throughout the book. Lovely story. Brilliantly written and will definitely be reading more of Janet Hoggarth’s novels.’‘I love the way this book is written, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and would absolutely give it 10/10’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this book, made me laugh and cry, likeable, relatable characters. I'm sad that I've finished it. Will definitely be reading more books by the same author.’‘The best moving realistic story I have ever read. Totally absorbed, a few tears later as I was so moved.’
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