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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 MAIL

Meet 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.

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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' *****



Trade Review
A gentle meander down England's waterways with bittersweet charm * Mail on Sunday *
Life-affirming and funny * Good Housekeeping *
A tender story of friendship amidst the challenges and glory of canal-boat life * Woman's Weekly *
A joy to read * CultureFly *
Gentle and charming. A chance to think about what really matters * Reader's Digest *

Three Women and a Boat: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club

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      Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/07/2021
      ISBN13: 9781784165338, 978-1784165338
      ISBN10: 1784165336

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 MAIL

      Meet 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' *****



      Trade Review
      A gentle meander down England's waterways with bittersweet charm * Mail on Sunday *
      Life-affirming and funny * Good Housekeeping *
      A tender story of friendship amidst the challenges and glory of canal-boat life * Woman's Weekly *
      A joy to read * CultureFly *
      Gentle and charming. A chance to think about what really matters * Reader's Digest *

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