The uplifting new novel of female friendship and the joy of swimming in the sea, from the acclaimed author of The Cancer Ladies' Running Club.
‘I love Josie Lloyd, I adore her writing' JENNY COLGAN
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Together, these friends can turn the tide…
When Maddy receives a call on Christmas Day from her estranged son Jamie who has been missing for the past few years on a Brighton phone number, she decides to go there in attempt to track him down and repair their relationship. As she strolls on the beach one morning mulling over her next steps, she meets the Sea-Gals – a group of feisty women who are sea swimmers.
Seventy-year-old Helga is determined not to slow down because of her age, while twenty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Recently widowed Dominica swims to help deal with her grief, while busy mum of two Claire has started swimming to put herself first for a change.
And with the Sea-Gals by her side, Maddy has a group of trusty and supportive friends to help her rebuild her life. After all, it's never too late to turn the tide but sometimes we just need our friends to help us through the stormy waters…
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Readers LOVE Josie Lloyd's heart-warming novels:
'Inspiring and warm, heartfelt and real. I really loved this story'
'I rarely cry when reading but I was so emotionally impacted by this read I had a few cries in the bath reading it… a heart-warming portrayal of true friendship'
'Expect tears, laughter and a lot of fist pump in the air moments!'
'A bloody brilliant, inspirational book of friendship and hope'
'Heartfelt and empowering'
'Affirming and inspiring… this book will give you all the feels!'
'I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end; it is a story that will resonate with every woman'
'Full of humour and compassion… I laughed and I cried'
'I absolutely loved this book. A testament to the power of friendship'
