The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village

Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Contemporary Women
Cover of the book The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell, Hachette Australia
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Joanna Nell ISBN: 9780733640360
Publisher: Hachette Australia Publication: September 25, 2018
Imprint: Hachette Australia Language: English
Author: Joanna Nell
ISBN: 9780733640360
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication: September 25, 2018
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Language: English

Joanna Nell's life-affirming debut is a moving, funny, heartwarming tale of love and community in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Grace and Frankie

The life of 79-year-old pensioner PEGGY SMART is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. Following a very minor traffic accident, things have turned frosty with her grown-up children and she is afraid they are trying to take away her independence.

The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim. She dreams of inviting the handsome widower - treasurer of the Residents' Committee and one of the few eligible men in the village - to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their eighties.

But a chance encounter with an old school friend she hasn't seen in five decades - the glamorous fashionista ANGIE VALENTINE - sets Peggy on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

'Lively and whimsical ... with some serious points to make about ageing, love, community and friendship' Sydney Morning Herald

'This heartwarming story about growing old gracefully - and disgracefully ... is a funny, witty and thoroughly enjoyable read for all ages' Daily Telegraph

'I haven't been this entranced by a character since Eleanor (Oliphant, of course). This book is a joy - it's a celebration of age instead of an apology for it, and a reminder that life is always an adventure if you let it be. I loved this uniquely endearing book' KELLY RIMMER

'I loved it! I want to be Peggy when I'm older. With many laugh-out-loud moments, this book is sure to make you see "getting old" in a different light. A refreshing, funny, realistic and warm read' FIONA PALMER

'The perfect blend of funny and moving: had me laughing and crying in this ultimately uplifting story' NATASHA LESTER

******Contains bonus extract from Joanna's new novel THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKER**

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Joanna Nell's life-affirming debut is a moving, funny, heartwarming tale of love and community in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Grace and Frankie

The life of 79-year-old pensioner PEGGY SMART is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. Following a very minor traffic accident, things have turned frosty with her grown-up children and she is afraid they are trying to take away her independence.

The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim. She dreams of inviting the handsome widower - treasurer of the Residents' Committee and one of the few eligible men in the village - to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their eighties.

But a chance encounter with an old school friend she hasn't seen in five decades - the glamorous fashionista ANGIE VALENTINE - sets Peggy on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

'Lively and whimsical ... with some serious points to make about ageing, love, community and friendship' Sydney Morning Herald

'This heartwarming story about growing old gracefully - and disgracefully ... is a funny, witty and thoroughly enjoyable read for all ages' Daily Telegraph

'I haven't been this entranced by a character since Eleanor (Oliphant, of course). This book is a joy - it's a celebration of age instead of an apology for it, and a reminder that life is always an adventure if you let it be. I loved this uniquely endearing book' KELLY RIMMER

'I loved it! I want to be Peggy when I'm older. With many laugh-out-loud moments, this book is sure to make you see "getting old" in a different light. A refreshing, funny, realistic and warm read' FIONA PALMER

'The perfect blend of funny and moving: had me laughing and crying in this ultimately uplifting story' NATASHA LESTER

******Contains bonus extract from Joanna's new novel THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKER**

More books from Hachette Australia

Cover of the book Growing Happy, Healthy Young Minds by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Ready, Set, Spy by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Forged From Silver Dollar by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book The Russian Tapestry by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Not Cricket by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Power Plays by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Boom and Bust by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Commandos by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Arky Steele: The Cursed City by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Today I Am... by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book The Secrets at Ocean's Edge by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Sapphire by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Places In the Heart by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book The Suitcase Baby by Joanna Nell
Cover of the book Youse Two by Joanna Nell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy