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Widows Waive the Rules (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $43.50
ISBN13: 9781785130502
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Jan 13 2025
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.28
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it's all hands on deck for the firm friends.
Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there's nothing they can't do to while away the miles at sea.
But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet's surname, but their late husbands were both called Mal' As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda's suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they're in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules'
Julia Jarman's warm, wise and witty novels are perfect for everyone who believes age is just a number. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh and Maddie Please.
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This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I'll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.
Full of laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists. I can't wait to read the next one!'
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Loved loved this book- so enjoyed the relationships of all the characters a real page turner, with some unexpected twist and turns. An excellent book would highly recommend this it will bring a smile to your face.
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Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on. Katie Fforde
What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight. Sophie Hannah
Three women meet as they're choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Ad'le Geras
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