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The Lido

By: Libby Page
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Summary

Meet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers....

Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life. But now everything she knows is changing - the library where she used to work has closed, the family fruit and veg shop has become a trendy bar, and her beloved husband, George, is gone. Kate has just moved and feels alone in a city that is too big for her. She's at the bottom rung of her career as a journalist on a local paper and is determined to make something of it. So when the local lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine.

And Rosemary knows it is the end of everything for her. Together they are determined to make a stand, to show that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. Together they will show the importance of friendship, the value of community and how ordinary people can protect the things they love.

©2018 Libby Page (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sports Water Sports Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Swimming
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Rather disappointing, the story line was ok but I found the style of writing very trite and simplistic with lots of repetition which irritated me.
I only finished it was it was a recommended read!

Simplistic...

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I hadn't revisited Brockwell Park and the Lido for more than 50 years. I have now been back to visit and have this book to keep the memories alive. My first ever 'Saturday' job was washing up for Mr Fry in the big house. I remember how he would split his time between there and the Lido

Memories of Brockwell

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narrator was very good, easy to listen too, great for listening to in the car.

lovely, a heart warmer.

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I listened to The Lido whilst I’ve been ill. It has been an absolute saviour. I’ve smiled, laughed and cried, I felt immersed in the Lido. It felt like a warm friend all the way through. The writing is fantastic, so descriptive and the voice and accents have been fantastic. I want more Lido, I now want to go and swim in it just like I did in the book. Brilliant author and narrator. Thank you Libby Page and Claire Corbett.

Excellent book, a must read!!

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I loved The Lido. It was brilliantly written and beautifully read. Relevant and real with characters you cared about.

wonderful and uplifting

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