Grand Old Time

Evie Gallagher, a seventy-five-year-old widowed woman, escapes from a care home and embarks on a European adventure. Her son and his wife try to bring her home, but they are in for surprises. The book is filled with warmth, humor, and a love for life, and is a wonderful escapade. It has received five stars from various authors and readers, who have praised its humor, emotional depth, and the character of Evie.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

"Brilliantly funny, emotional, and uplifting, Miranda Dickinson's Heartwarming, hilarious, and fun—the perfect read for anyone who loved Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove, Ruth Jones, and JoJo Moyes. Evie Gallagher is regretting her hasty move into a care home. She may be seventy-five and recently widowed, but she's absolutely not dead yet. And so, one morning, Evie walks out of Sheldon Lodge and sets off on a Great Adventure across Europe. But not everyone thinks Great Adventures are appropriate for women of Evie's age, least of all her son Brendan and his wife Maura, who follow a trail of puzzling text messages to bring her home. When they finally catch up with her, there are shocks in store. . . . because while Brendan may have given up on life and love, Evie certainly has not. Lovely. . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy-five. Cathy Hopkins, bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List, brimming with warmth, humor, and a love of life. . . . a wonderful escapade. Fiona Gibson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left, 'I absolutely loved everything about this book... 5* out of 5*. The Ginger Book Geek, 'By its end, I'd laughed, cringed, felt really concerned, giggled, cried (rather a lot), and emerged into the rosier future with a heart broken, mended, and singing with joy. Being Anne, '5 stars! I loved Evie. . . . She has a passion and zest for life... I want to go traveling with her! . . . If you read one book that is a little different this month, let it be A Grand Old Time! You won't regret it! Dash Fan"

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 127 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008269197