The gloriously funny new novel about living life to the full, whatever your age, from the author of A Grand Old Time.
55-year-old Georgie Turner doesn’t need a new man. Her daughter, aunt and sister are the most important people in her life (and the most infuriating). But it seems the older they get, the further apart they drift.
Georgie’s never been a fan of her sister Bonnie’s husband, so when she learns her brother-in-law has been up to no good, Georgie sees an opportunity to bring the women of her family back together. Along with her 21-year-old daughter and 80-year-old aunt, she packs Bonnie into the back of her car and they leave Liverpool to hide out on the coast of Sussex. With the help of some sun, sea and bottle or two of prosecco, this will be an adventure they’ll never forget.
But could the right man find Georgie while she’s stopping the wrong man finding her sister?
A gorgeously fun and uplifting novel, perfect for fans of The 100 Year Old Man and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Review
I took this book away as a light hearted holiday read and that was a mistake.
Judging by the cover and the blurb I thought this was going to be a laugh a minute tale. Instead I found that there was something serious going on with the trio hiding out from a criminal and getting police protection.
I did enjoy the character of Nan. In fact it was so true to life I felt some of the things she said must have been overheard from my life. I think if it hadn't been for Nan I would have stopped reading about a third of the way through. Her character really carried the story which at times was rather chilling. I didn't care for any of the other characters. Weak willed, or selfish, they just had no backbone for most of the book.
I found the writing overly descriptive and just wanted to know what was going on, rather than a detailed description of a cafe and meals. It also seemed to take a long time for the book to get going and then when it did it was a rather drawn out affair.
I'm giving this book 3 out of 5 stars. My thanks to netgalley for the ebook copy to review.
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