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The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

An emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest from the Kindle #1 bestselling author
By Faith Hogan
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The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club by Faith Hogan is a heartwarming tale set in an idyllic Irish coastal village. It centres on three women from different walks of life who form an unexpected bond through their shared ritual of night swimming. This touching story explores themes of friendship, love, and healing as the women support each other through life's struggles and discover the courage to embrace new beginnings.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartwarming tales of friendship and community. It beautifully explores themes of healing and personal growth, set against the idyllic backdrop of the Irish coast. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories of resilience and the transformative power of female camaraderie.

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Three women, three different stages of life, united by one thing: the chance to start again. A story of friendship, taking chances and finding a new lease in life – no matter your age.

The Calendar Girls meets The Lido, a story of friendship, taking chances and finding a new lease in life – no matter your age.

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Three women. Three different stages of life. United by one thing: the chance to start again.

An independent.ie '50 hottest summer reads of 2021' pick!

'Hogan presciently taps into the pursuit of these pandemic times' – RTÉ

'Charming... Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading' – Irish Independent on Saturday

'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' – Cathy Bramley

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.

From bestselling 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.

Praise for Faith Hogan:

'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' – Heidi Swain

'Heartwarming and emotional' – Liz Fenwick

'A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast' – Phillipa Ashley

'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times' – Afric McGlinchey

'An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding' – Diney Costeloe

'A cracking good story... An ideal beach read' – Connaught Telegraph

'A fantastic summer read' – Irish Daily Star

'A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship' – The Bookseller

'Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel... With its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read' – Sunday Independent (Dublin)

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The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club by Faith Hogan is praised for being uplifting, emotional, and filled with warmth and humour. Reviewers describe it as joyful, life-affirming, and inspirational, set against the backdrop of Ireland's wild Atlantic coast. The book is noted for its heartwarming story of community, female friendship, and living life fully, with elements of pathos and humour making it a perfect read for reflecting on current times.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800241350

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Faith lives in the west of Ireland with her husband, four children and two very fussy cats. She has an Hons Degree in English Literature and Psychology, has worked as a fashion model and in the intellectual disability and mental health sector.

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