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The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital

By Joanna Nell
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The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital by Joanna Nell is a heartwarming tale set in a hospital where a group of elderly volunteers serve tea to patients. The story explores themes of friendship, purpose, and community as these spirited ladies navigate the challenges of modern hospital life while striving to maintain their cherished tea trolley tradition. With humour and warmth, the book beautifully portrays the significance of small acts of kindness and the bonds formed through shared experiences.
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You might enjoy this charming and heartwarming tale if you love stories about friendship and community among women in unexpected places. Set in a hospital, it delves into the bonds formed by a group of lively tea ladies as they navigate life's challenges. The book may appeal to fans of uplifting narratives that offer humour and warmth amid everyday trials.

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The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital

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The heartwarming and hilarious new novel by the author of cherished bestsellers, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home

The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money at the hospital for over fifty years, long after anybody can remember who Marjorie Marshall actually was. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, the beloved cafeteria is known as much for offering a kind word and sympathetic ear (and often unsolicited life advice) as for its tea and buns.

Stalwart Hilary has worked her way up through the ranks to Manageress; Joy has been late every day since she started as the cafeteria's newest recruit. She doesn't take her role as 'the intern' quite as seriously as Hilary would like, but there's no doubt she brings a welcome pop of personality. Seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering during the school holidays because her mother thinks it will look good on her CV.

Chloe is at first bewildered by the two older women but soon realises they have a lot in common, not least that each bears a secret pain. When they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, this unlikely trio must band together to save it.

'Engaging. Takes readers on a sweet journey' The Australian

The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital is a delight. Warm characters and observations and great pace' AMANDA HAMPSON

'Another funny, warm-hearted read' Herald Sun

Praise for the novels of Joanna Nell:

'Tender and funny' Woman's Weekly

'Whip-smart dialogue, humour and sarcasm ... highly addictive' Sun Herald

'Lively and whimsical' Sydney Morning Herald

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The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital by Joanna Nell is praised for its heartwarming and humorous depiction of life over 50, featuring engaging storytelling with older protagonists. The book is described as a 'feel-good' read, brightened by witty dialogue and sharp humour, making it an ideal story for mature readers. Joanna Nell is recognised for her ability to craft stories that resonate with and celebrate the experiences of older characters.

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ISBN: 9780733642906

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Joanna Nell is a British-Australian writer, GP and advocate for positive ageing. Her essays and short fiction have won multiple awards and been widely published in magazines, journals and literary anthologies. Her first five novels, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker, The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home, The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital and Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, were national bestsellers. Joanna lives on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

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