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The Island Home

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The Island Home by Libby Page is a heartwarming novel centred around the themes of belonging and family ties. It follows the story of two women with interconnected pasts who come together on a remote Scottish island. The book explores their personal journeys and the challenges they face, ultimately highlighting the power of friendship and community.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming tales of friendship and self-discovery set against a picturesque backdrop. With its exploration of life's unexpected turns and the comfort of community, it offers both poignant and uplifting themes that resonate deeply.

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The Island Home

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIDO comes an uplifting new story about friendship, community and finding where you truly belong.

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'A perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' — Kate Eberlen 'Bursting with hope and heart' — Cathy Bramley 'Wonderfully engaging . . . beautifully drawn' — Mike Gayle -----

Lorna's world is small but safe.

She loves her daughter and the two of them are all that matter. But after nearly twenty years, she and Ella are suddenly leaving London for the Isle of Kip, the tiny remote Scottish island where Lorna grew up.

Alice's world is tiny but full.

She loves the community on Kip and how her yoga classes draw women across the tiny island together. Now Lorna's arrival might help their family finally mend itself - even if forgiveness means returning to the past...

And as the two women find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world.

Can coming home mean starting again?

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Join the community of readers who love Libby's bright, moving storytelling:

'A wonderfully evocative and enveloping novel about the joys and comforts of community and friendship and a perfect, warm escape from these cold, dark times' — Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of Miss You

'A tender, life-affirming story bursting with hope and heart' — Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of A Patchwork Family

'A tender tale about stepping out of the shadows of the past and navigating the route to a brighter future....this book not only takes the reader on a journey, but reminds us of the importance of finding our way back home' — Mike Gayle, bestselling author of All the Lonely People

The Island Home radiates warmth, happiness and hope. Libby is a truly gifted writer who weaves magic with her every word. Every page is a delight - gentle, comforting, reassuring and utterly charming' — Veronica Henry, bestselling author of the Beach Hut series

'A joy-filled love letter to the power of community and connection, and a sensitive commentary on loneliness and forgiveness too, all of which is conveyed with huge warmth and affection' — Celia Reynolds, author of Finding Henry Applebee

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Libby Page's The Island Home is praised for its heartwarming portrayal of community, friendship, and belonging, set against a vividly described Scottish island backdrop. Critics highlight its tender, uplifting narrative and the author's talent for weaving metaphors and emotional depth into the story. The book is seen as a joyful and comforting read, likened to a "holiday in a book," offering a sense of escape and reassurance, while exploring themes of family relationships and personal healing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409188285

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Libby Page is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido, The 24-Hour Cafe and The Island Home. The Vintage Shop is her fourth novel. Before becoming an author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She is a keen outdoor swimmer and lives in Somerset with her husband and young son. Follow Libby on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libbypagewrites.

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