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 'Utterly thrilling and joyful. I couldn't put it down!' ANTON DU BEKE

'Enthralling and captivating. Absolutely loved it!' CAROL KIRKWOOD

'A stunning debut, this is the perfect summer read' SANTA MONTEFIORE

It's never too late to follow your dreams...

Twenty years ago, Abigail Patterson put her promising tennis career on hold to have her baby son, Robbie. But after a wild card entry to Wimbledon, she suddenly finds herself swept up in a world she thought she'd left behind - and against all odds, she's winning!

Yet as those long-buried dreams of lifting the sparkling silver trophy on centre court inch closer, Abi knows that it's only a matter of time before the press start digging into her past and uncover the secret she's kept hidden for so long.

The stakes are raised, but this time nothing - and no one - is going to stand in her way. But could the greatest comeback of all time destroy everything she's sacrificed to protect?

Praise for The Wild Card:

'Come on, it's a tennis story! How can I not love it?!' BILLIE JEAN KING

'A pacey page-turner' THE TIMES

'Full of twists and turns. We loved it!' HEAT

'Fizzing with excitement and high stakes' JO THOMAS

'Absolutely fantastic' CHRIS EVANS

'A brilliant read' BELLA

'A high-stakes novel set in the world she knows best' The i©2023 Judy Murray (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited Exercise & Fitness Fiction Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Genre Fiction Sports Tennis Women's Fiction
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As a summer easy read this was a great book. Whilst the storyline was a bit predictable I enjoyed the feel good story which will inspire and motivate women and girls.

Very enjoyable

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I was gripped from the start with this story and didn’t want it to end! I hope there’s a sequel … 🤞
Thank you for a fabulous story Judy Murray!

Excellent story!

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I really enjoyed this - she covers some very topical and important issues in women’s tennis with a light touch - good hands! The narrator is great and Judy’s words are lovely too - crediting her team.

Like playing tennis - a great distraction!

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I have been loving watching the tennis this year and wanted something light and fun to read, so this ticked every box.
The main protagonist Abby was a wonderful character and I really felt like I went on the journey with her. I also loved all of the inside information about Wimbledon. A great little summer read which didn’t disappoint. 

Delicious fabulous

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Excellent first novel for Judy Murray. Easy read. Hit the right notes. Made a point and didn’t overkill or over victimise. Well done!

Excellent holiday read from a tennis lover

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