The Dinner Club

A group of people with different secrets meet at a dinner club, where they form a close bond and help each other heal and accept themselves. Derek, Eddie, Florence, Violet, and Cara are all struggling with their pasts and need support and acceptance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Cahill Davis Publishing

Five individuals, each harboring a secret that yearns for healing, support, and acceptance. Derek's life undergoes a seismic shift when his wife, with whom he has shared a past few decades, leaves him, unable to bear his secret any longer. Fueled by inspiration from a television show, he embarks on a remarkable journey by starting a dinner club, with the hope of forging new friendships that might offer him the acceptance he craves, if only he can find the courage to reveal the truth about himself.

Eddie, a widower, grapples with the challenges of single parenthood, as the void left by his late wife slowly erodes his relationship with his young daughter. The weight of grief threatens to consume him, leaving him in a state of emotional turmoil. Florence, with the unwavering support of her carer, Jessie, yearns for one final adventure to cap off the remarkable 80-odd years of her life. The desire for new experiences and the thirst for adventure ignite a spark within her soul.

Violet, trapped in an abusive marriage with her husband, Ben, seeks a way out of her grim reality. She longs for a fresh start, a new identity that will give her the confidence to escape the chains that bind her. With nowhere to call home and no one to turn to, she finds herself at a crossroads, aged out of the care system.

Cara, a young woman who has aged out of the care system, finds herself adrift, with no place to call home and no one to return to. She navigates a world of uncertainty and vulnerability, longing for a sense of belonging and purpose.

Will this eclectic group of individuals, each with their unique struggles and desires, find solace and fulfillment in each other's company? Will their shared meals become a platform for healing, support, and acceptance? As they gather around the table, their stories intertwine, forming a tapestry of resilience, hope, and the power of human connection.

ISBN-13: 9781838182083