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Today is my stop on the Random Things blog tour for Swimming to Lundy by Amanda Prowse.
Tawrie Gunn feels like she is in a bit of a rut. She has loved her whole life in the seaside town of Ilfracombe with her mum and grandmother. All three of them are grief stricken after the loss of Tawrie’s dad at sea some years before.
In need of a change, Tawrie decides to join the ‘Peacock Swimmers’ and vows to swim everyday, in all weathers, between March and September.
When she sees a man in a pink T-shirt, she feels an instant attraction, but is she ready for a relationship? As Tawrie pushes herself to do the morning swims, she begins to realise that there are other parts of her life that she needs to address. However, is she ready to face her fears or is it too late for the dreams she once had?
The story alternates between Tawrie in present day and Harriet twenty two years earlier.
I loved the setting of Ilfracombe, which is where I spent a few childhood summer holidays.
I really enjoyed reading this book and thought the characters were wonderful. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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About the Author
Amanda Prowse
is a multi-million bestselling author who has published more than 30 novels and
one of the most prolific writers of contemporary fiction in the UK today.
Crowned ‘the
queen of family drama’ by the Daily Mail, she writes about life’s
challenges – from heartbreak and loss to dysfunctional family dynamics – but
also about the pockets of delight that can be found in our relationships with
others, often when we need them most.
Amanda is
known for her relatable characters, emotionally compelling plots, and the sense
of connection that readers feel with her stories.
She is an
ambassador for The Reading Agency and feels passionately about supporting other
women, spending as much time as possible outdoors (preferably by the sea!) and
her family.
