Everyone’s welcome at The Afternoon Tea Club… Marjorie, Stacy, Raymond and Dora each hold a different story to their chest – lost loves, abandoned dreams, crippling self-confidence issues, and simply feeling invisible. For each of them, the thought of letting those stories out is almost as terrifying as letting strangers in, and that makes for a very lonely life indeed. But when these four strangers who have struggled to fit in end up on the same table for an event at their local community centre, little do they know that their lives are about to be entwined and changed forever because of an Afternoon Tea club. Cue an unexpected journey of self-discovery, some unlikely new companions, and plenty of tea and biscuits along the way… **Heart-warming and poignant in equal measure, this is a story about loneliness, kindness, and the power of friendships that span generation, proving that the most simple of human connections unite us all. Perfect for fans of *Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine* , The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, *The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village* and *The Keeper of Lost Things*.** ***Praise for Jane Gilley*** ‘Without a doubt, **readers will be charmed** by the many colourful characters and their relationships with each other.’ ‘This delightful book will **enchant any reader who has a soul**.’ ‘Fans of ***A Man Called Ove*** and ***Three Things About Elsie*** will find comfortable, enjoyable ground here.’ ‘It would make a great and **inspired book club read**.’ ‘A **beautiful, charming, witty** story’ ‘This is **a novel that perhaps we all need to read**. It is a realistic look into aging with humour and some sadness, that all too many often forget to see.’ ‘A lesson on **how to live life**!’
The Afternoon Tea Club
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Marjorie, Stacy, Raymond and Dora each hold a different story to their chest – lost loves, abandoned dreams, crippling self-confidence issues, and simply feeling invisible. For each of them, the thought of letting those stories out is almost as terrifying as letting strangers in, and that makes for a very lonely life indeed.
SKU
EBP-1866688
Categories Action & Adventure, Fiction, Friendship, General, Humorous, Small Town & Rural, Women
Tag Jane Gilley
Author | Jane Gilley |
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Format | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780008308650 |
Language | English |
Pages | 256 |
Publication Date | 04-01-2020 |
Publisher | Avon |
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JChris (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this book, but it was really difficult for me to get involved in. The first fourth of the book was very wordy and went on and on. I sometimes need to make a cheat sheet of characters, if a book has many, to try to keep track of who is who and how they are related. About the time I was 25% into reading, I decided I needed a note sheet. I went back to the beginning of the book and started writing names. Then I began reading again. I enjoyed the story so much more after doing that. Once I reached half way of the book, I was very interested in the story and wanted to know what would happen to these characters that I knew their pasts so well.