Learning To Swim

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From the highly-acclaimed author of SMALL PLEASURES - longlisted for the Women''s Prize for Fiction 2021

Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radley household again.

The Radley''s were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the eccentric Frances, her new best friend; Frances'' mother, the liberated, headstrong Lexi; and of course the brilliant, beautiful Rad.

Abigail thought she''d banished the ghost of her life with them and the catastrophe that ended it, but thirteen years later a chance encounter forces her to acknowledge that the spell is far from broken...

Praise for Clare Chambers:

''Modern, intelligently observed and highly original'' Daily Mail

''This delicious novel is a joy from beginning to end - a perfect novel'' Lisa Jewell

''Charming - A funny and moving story with a great deal of style'' Sunday Telegraph

''A spirited account of growing up and falling in love'' Good Housekeeping

''An intelligent and escapist read - well written, and very funny'' Daily Express

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