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The Invisible Women’s Club

The perfect feel-good and life-affirming novel about the power of unlikely friendships and connection

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Ignored. Overlooked. But they're about to prove everyone wrong...

Janet Pimm is used to being invisible. 70 something, with her beloved allotment for company, she simply doesn't need anyone else.

But when the local council threaten to close the allotments, Janet will do anything she can to try to save them - even enlisting the help of her irritatingly upbeat and interfering neighbour, Bev.

As the two women set off on a journey together, Janet begins to realise that perhaps she isn't so happy to blend into the background after all. And that maybe there's more to Bev than she first thought. As they fight to save the place Janet loves most, both women find their voice again and no one can silence them now...

A story of friendship, community spirit and the importance of connection.


©2023 Helen Paris (P)2023 Penguin Audio

 Amateur Sleuths Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Detective Funny Witty Feel-Good Heartfelt

Critic reviews

This lovely book wraps you in warmth and wisdom . . . A wonderfully human story about friendship, gardening and the strength we gain from standing up for what we believe in - and why you should never underestimate the power of a warrior woman, no matter how old she is!
A delightful, funny, romp of a book with mystery and romance to boot. Paris can't put a foot wrong. I adored it
A joyous celebration of female friendship, community, and the power and freedom found in later life, it will warm the cockles of your heart
A feel-good treat
There's something so relatable about this story of unlikely friendships, fighting for what you believe in, and the power of a community coming together for a common cause . . . A heartening read
This book is all heart and all soul . . . and just the right amount of humour
A brilliantly fun feminist adventure about friendship and second chances
The Invisible Women's Club celebrates brave, bold, tenacious women who fight for each other and for what they believe in. It lauds the wit and wisdom of older women, their friendships, their voices and the power of their laughter
A lovely read about friendship
Funny and joyful
All stars
Most relevant
Loved all of it! Beautifully written, moving as well as laugh out loud moments. A total joy.

Absolutely fabulous

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Really enjoyed this book by Helen Paris, beautifully written and lovely narration. Hopefully, won’t have too long to wait for another book by this great author.

Another Great Book

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Brilliantly executed, have listened to it 3 times now. I love it!! It's like having a comforting cuddle.

wonderful feel good story

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Great characters and insights, very good narration. The plot is engaging and entertaining, and makes you want to cheer the protagonists on.

Really lovely book

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Truly wholesome and full of life. I loved all the characters and how real they felt. The ending made me tear up. Gives you reassurance that life is still worth living when you're "old"

Wholesome and funny

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