Three Women and a Boat

Tender and humorous novel of second chances and life-changing new friendship for fans of Rachel Joyce, Clare Chambers and Barbara Pym. 'Life-affirming and funny'. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. 'Anne Youngson's. witty and elegant novel is a celebration of friendship and a timely reminder that it is never too late to take on a life-changing new challenge'. DAILY MAIL. Meet Eve. , who has departed from her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally. , who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia. , a defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, suddenly vulnerable as she awaits a life-saving operation. Inexperienced and ill-equipped, Sally and Eve embark upon a journey through the canals of England, guided by the remote and unsympathetic Anastasia. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of canalboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. Disarmingly truthful and narrated with a rare wit, THREE WOMEN AND A BOAT is a journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart by an inspirational new talent now in her seventies. What customers are saying:. 'Moving, tender and just a balm for the soul'. 'Perfect for those in need of an uplifting read'. 'A warm and enjoyable read'.