Casting Off (eBook)

P.I. Paris (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016
300 Seiten
Black & White Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78530-095-0 (ISBN)

Infos

An uplifting and inspiring story of knitting, friendship, sacrifice ... and saucy chatlines!When the residents of a Highland care home discover that the new owners are about to substantially put up the fees, they know that dramatic action is called for. But what can a group of senior citizens possibly do against a big organisation? For Dorothy, the situation is serious. If she can t raise money she ll have to leave all her friends, like dear Miss Ross.In protest, the residents barricade themselves into the lounge. However, their rebellion fails, so worldly-wise Joan suggests a most unusual way to cover the rise a very naughty chat line for men who want to talk to older women in a particular way ! As their lives take a series of unexpected turns, things get increasingly out of control ...Casting Off is a hilarious, poignant tale of friendship, loyalty and sacrifice and how it s never too late to try something new.What readers have been saying about Casting Off:"e;This book has to be my favourite comedy novel of the year... the whole novel is just so very uplifting and leaves you with a feel good factor."e;BOOKS FROM DUSK TO DAWN"e;A cheeky and hilarious read... A book of pure delight and I'm sure it will life the hardest of hearts."e;TRACY SHEPHARD, POSTCARD REVIEWS"e;This uplifting, mischievous and brilliantly written tale is one that has left a huge impression on me, for ALL the right reasons."e;LITTLE BOOKNESS LANE"e;Funny, achingly sad and raunchy... your view of assisted living will never be the same! ... My soggy tissue and gentle sigh as I reached the final sentence is my version of a five-star review."e;SCREENWIPER"e;This is a story which will have you laughing out loud one moment and in need of a tissue the next. It is a great read."e;"e;Funny and Sweet."e;"e;I could not put it down."e;"e;The characters were fantastic, funny and utterly believable. A great read for any age."e;"e;Friendship, heartache, love and life... you'll find it here."e;"e;I was very sad to finish this book. I'd give it more than 5* if I could."e;"e;You will not be disappointed. A book that made me laugh and cry at the same time. A must read!!"e;

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.9.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: aging • aging, death, family life, friendship, care home • Care Home • Death • family life • Friendship
• ISBN-10: 1-78530-095-4 / 1785300954
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78530-095-0 / 9781785300950