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The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

By: Faith Hogan
Narrated by: Flora Montgomery
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From best-selling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick.

When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community together....

©2021 Faith Hogan (P)2021 W F Howes
Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Ireland Feel-Good Heartfelt

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“Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour." (Cathy Bramley)

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Fabulous

I absolutely loved this book. Beautifully written and read. It made me want to join them on their midnight swim although they're a lot braver than me!

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easy read

a Great listen. it was quite predictable but I enjoyed it anyway. Worth a listen.

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Wee village characters in a beautifully read story

Really enjoyed this story, didn't want to stop listening even when story lines slightly predictable.

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If your ever thinking of ways to bring together communities through simple acts of kindness and a natural free hobby, then this heartfelt story is a must read, the introduction to all the characters was enriching and spurred on by each others kindness .. a wonderful read. Uplifting and inspiring. My first book which I used audible, really enjoyed the Irish narrators voice.

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Heartfelt story

I loved this book, it was truly beautiful. It tugged on your heartstrings and was soo wonderfully written. When you read it, it’s like a real life story. It should definitely be made into a film.

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The wonderful characters.

The narration was excellent. There was nothing I didn't like about this book. I have read a number of books by the author and it was so relaxing to be read to.

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Lovely easy readin

Listen, switch off, listen again. No probs picking up the story after a break. Just a good old fashioned feel good listen that doesn’t hassle the brain while you’re doing something else.
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An enjoyable story of friendship

A gentle story of friendship on the west coast of Ireland. Sad in places, but joy and positivity fun’s through the book

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Very Enjoyable Listen

Very enjoyable listen and very well narrated. Touching and entertaining. Will look out for more books by this author

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Theme of friendship

I loved the relationships throughout the various clicks of people. It covered important issues such as the plight of unmarried mothers decades ago and the ghastly behaviour they endured not knowing what happened to their child. Also the themes of homosexuality and gambling addiction were presented in some form. Obviously, apart from Jo’s end the book wrapped up loose ends into tidy deals. Niall realising what he actually has. Elizabeth and her financial concerns and Lucy attaining what she many years before had seen to be her aspiration. In the rings, is there a relationship about to blossom between Dan and Lucy?

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