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The Island Swimmer

By: Lorraine Kelly
Narrated by: Lorraine Kelly
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About this listen

 Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.

Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...

When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv, their relationship broken after a childhood trauma.

As Evie clears out her father's neglected house to prepare it for sale, lonely Evie finds herself drawn to a group of cold-water swimmers led by her old friend Freya, who find calmness beneath the waves. Together they help Evie face up to the mistakes in her past, unlocking a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core.

'Gorgeous debut novel' Marian Keyes
'Warm and wise...a Scottish Maeve Binchy' Veronica Henry
'Like getting a warm hug on a freezing cold day' Jane Fallon
'So warm and engaging. A total treat' Beth O'Leary
'A compelling and complex story written with wit, compassion and warmth. An exciting debut from one of Britain's most beloved personalities. Lorraine Kelly does not disappoint! I devoured it' SANTA MONTEFIORE©2024 Lorraine Kelly (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance World Literature Feel-Good Heartfelt Swimming

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Great storylines. Touches many aspects of life. The story switches between present day and the past. Easy to follow as beginning of each chapter the year is mentioned, if it has changed.
Though the book is complete, there could be sequels. Hope she has another book in the pipeline as really enjoyed this one.

Easy listening

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This interesting story unfolds and draws you in, so you can discover what is the big secret behind it all. A host of characters help the story through, and one has to keep listening. It would have been good to have more of Orkney described, but that said, it was splendidly narrated and a good day’s listen!

A non-stop listen!

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This book is fantastic very good read by Lorraine Kelly , hope there is a follow up coming soon x

Brilliant

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This book was fabulous. I read it in a week hope there is a follow up..

what a fantastic book

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loved, Lorraine's narration the story was heartfelt and good characterisation. It was like a comforting soak in a hot bath. Will probably listen again to recapture the feeling.

True friendship and love

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