THURSDAYS AT ORANGE BLOSSOM HOUSE

From the author of 'The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle', the international bestseller, here is a heart-warming story of friendship and family, chances missed and taken and the eternal power of love. Australia, 1993. At the age of 74, former cane farmer Grace is feeling her age, and thinks the best of life may be behind her. Elsewhere in town, high school teacher Patricia has given up on her dreams of travel and adventure and has moved home to look after her ageing parents. Meanwhile café owner Dorothy is struggling to accept that she may never have the baby she and her husband so desperately want. Each woman has an unspoken need - reconnection - and that's how they find themselves at Orange Blossom House, surrounded by perfumed rainforest, being encouraged by their yoga teacher, the lively Sandrine. Together they will find courage and strength and discover that life has much more to offer than they ever expected. You will end up falling in love with each of the characters as their stories are fleshed out and despite their flaws and difficulties you want the best for each of them. An uplifting and easy read, 410pp in large paperback with fairly large print.