Three Women and a Boat - A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Title (Youngson Anne)(Paperback / softback) - diskuze

Tender and humorous novel of second chances and life-changing new friendship for fans of Rachel Joyce, Clare Chambers and Barbara Pym''Life-affirming and funny'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''Anne Youngson''s witty and elegant novel is a celebration of friendship and a timely reminder that it is never too late to take on a life-changing new challenge'' DAILY MAILMeet Eve, who has departed from her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia, a defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, suddenly vulnerable as she awaits a life-saving operation.Inexperienced and ill-equipped, Sally and Eve embark upon a journey through the canals of England, guided by the remote and unsympathetic Anastasia. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of canalboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. Disarmingly truthful and narrated with a rare wit, THREE WOMEN AND A BOAT is a journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart by an inspirational new talent now in her seventies.**********What customers are saying:''Moving, tender and just a balm for the soul'' *****''Perfect for those in need of an uplifting read'' ****''A warm and enjoyable read'' *****
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