Away with the Penguins

Hazel Prior

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English

Black Swan
05 January 2021

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Adult & contemporary romance

A truly feel-good book club read, a #1 bestseller in ebook and audio! Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime . . . A BBC Radio 2 Book Club and Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

A truly feel-good book club read - a #1 bestseller in ebook and audio!

'This year's Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny, bittersweet and wholly original.' Daily Express

Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime . . .

Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she's never seen without her ruby-red lipstick.

Although these days Veronica is rarely seen by anyone because, at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone.

She can be found either collecting litter from the beach ('people who litter the countryside should be shot'), trying to locate her glasses ('someone must have moved them') or shouting instructions to her assistant, Eileen ('Eileen, door!').

Veronica doesn't have family or friends nearby. Not that she knows about, anyway . . . And she has no idea where she's going to leave her considerable wealth when she dies.

But today . . . today Veronica is going to make a decision that will change all of this.

'I love this gorgeous book. Unflinching, stubborn, funny and moving, Veronica is an unlikely heroine who will sneak in and capture your heart.' Trisha Ashley

By: Hazel Prior
Imprint: Black Swan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9781784164249
ISBN 10: 1784164240
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 05 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

HAZEL PRIOR lives on Exmoor with her husband and a huge ginger cat. As well as writing, she works as a freelance harpist. Her wonderful debut novel, Ellie and the Harp-Maker, is now available in paperback.

Reviews for Away with the Penguins

A warm-hearted and life-affirming tale about ageing, human kindness, old-fashioned values and protecting our planet. * Culturefly * A warm and witty journey of self-discovery. Prior proves that it's never too late to become the person you were meant to be. * Wendy Wax, bestselling author of MY EX-BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING * I love this gorgeous book. Unflinching, stubborn, funny and moving, Veronica is an unlikely heroine who will sneak in and capture your heart. * Trisha Ashley * A glorious, life-affirming story. I read it in a day. I'm going to buy it for so many people this year! * Clare Mackintosh * This year's Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny, bittersweet and wholly original. * Daily Express *