The Island Swimmer, Lorraine Kelly
The Island Swimmer, Lorraine Kelly
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The Island Swimmer
The uplifting and completely heartwarming debut novel from beloved author and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly

Author: Lorraine Kelly

Narrator: Lorraine Kelly

Unabridged: 9 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orion

Published: 02/15/2024


Synopsis

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.

Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...

When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv, their relationship broken after a childhood trauma.

As Evie clears out her father's neglected house to prepare it for sale, lonely Evie finds herself drawn to a group of cold-water swimmers led by her old friend Freya, who find calmness beneath the waves. Together they help Evie face up to the mistakes in her past, unlocking a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core.

'Gorgeous debut novel' Marian Keyes
'Warm and wise...a Scottish Maeve Binchy' Veronica Henry
'Like getting a warm hug on a freezing cold day' Jane Fallon
'So warm and engaging. A total treat' Beth O'Leary
'A compelling and complex story written with wit, compassion and warmth. An exciting debut from one of Britain's most beloved personalities. Lorraine Kelly does not disappoint! I devoured it' SANTA MONTEFIORE

About Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly CBE has worked in breakfast TV for forty years, joining TVam as Scottish correspondent in 1984 and now presents Lorraine on ITV.She is married to cameraman Steve and they have one daughter Rosie, a journalist and broadcaster.Lorraine is a Dundee United fan and gets her best ideas when out for a walk with her beloved border terrier Angus.She first visited Orkney in 1985 and goes back every year.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alice Jade on March 06, 2024

I don’t know The premise, cover, title, and author of this book drew me in. I really wanted love this cozy story about swimming and self discovery but it really just wasn’t it. There was barely any swimming and it was more about being in Orkney? Just feels like the title/bio is misleading. Also the e......more

Goodreads review by Emma.catherine on April 12, 2024

This wonderfully executed book covered a multitude of time lines, from as early as the 1960s to now, 2024; I really enjoyed how very up to date with the latest time period being 2024, as the book was only published this year. It’s refreshing to read something so new and up to date, it almost made me......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 24, 2024

Disappointing. Unbelievable characters and full of cliches......more

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines on March 03, 2024

3.5 stars The gorgeous Orkney setting steals the spotlight in this book. I learnt so much about the natural beauty, history and folklore of the place. The Island location also serves as the perfect backdrop to a close knit community who are there to support and encourage their neighbours and friends.......more

Goodreads review by Paddy on February 29, 2024

Writing style was furiously naive at points and the characters were a little 2D, yet on a superficial level I enjoyed this book and got into the plot. Just not any sort of masterpiece.......more