Janet Hoggarth – författare

''Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable - this is the campervan journey everyone will love this summer'' Shari Low

Mother, daughter, wife and friend. Maggie Pink is a lot of things to a lot of people, but have any of them noticed that she''s drowning...

Maggie is a mother to a stroppy teenager, a wife to a befuddled husband, and a daughter to two very different women. She has always known she’s adopted, but has she ever understood what that means? Not really.

Following the death of her mother, Maggie finally feels able to go in search of her birth mother Morag, and heads to the Highlands of Scotland with her disgruntled daughter Roxie in tow, leaving her crumbling marriage to worry about another day.

The family reunion is bittersweet, but everything is blown wide open when Roxie unearths Morag’s explosive teenage diaries. Why did Morag give Maggie away? What really happened all those years ago, and how have the echoes of the past resounded through the generations, like ripples in a puddle?

And when all the secrets and promises are out in the open, will Maggie finally have an answer to the question – who do you think you are Maggie Pink?

In turns funny, heart-breaking, nostalgic and utterly compelling, one thing’s for sure, Maggie Pink’s story will stay with you forever… Janet Hoggarth is the bestselling author of The Single Mums series. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Mike Gayle and Jenny Éclair.

What readers are saying about Janet Hoggarth:

‘A heart-rending, heart-warming, heart-stopping and hilarious tale of a mother''s love and a wounded soul rediscovering her awesome potential for life and (we are left hoping) for lasting love’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Sometimes heart-breaking, frequently laugh-out-loud funny and always searingly honest. The story is a rollercoaster and one that I was hooked on until the very end. More from Janet Hoggarth please!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Best book I''ve read for a long time! An honest and empowering read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A real page turner! This book is written in a heartfelt and endearing way... the author manages to create a realistic story full of joy, heartbreak, tears and laughter’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable - this is the campervan journey everyone will love this summer'' Shari Low

When Florence met Rowena, they knew for sure that they would always be friends.

Wayward parents, boring teachers, teenage crushes, first heartbreaks – anything and everything could be faced as long as Florence had Rowena by her side.

But then she didn’t.

And life had to be redrawn and reconsidered.

Being a grown-up has its perks, but as Rowena faces the biggest challenge of her life, and Florence wonders if it’s time to stop running away from hers, there’s a wise soul who knows the one thing that can help them both. Some friendships are meant to last forever, and it’s never too late for forever to start again.

Joyous and heart-breaking, laugh-out-loud funny, life-affirming and unforgettable, join Flo and Ro on a journey that will warm your heart and perhaps make you wonder about those old friends who knew you so well.

Janet Hoggarth is the bestselling author of The Single Mums series. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Mike Gayle and Jenny Éclair.

Praise for Janet Hoggarth:

‘Such brilliant characters, such amazing insights and some great one liners that I hope I will remember. I thoroughly enjoyed this - must go to sleep now as it is nearly morning but I couldn’t put it down! Enjoy’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I don''t usually take the time to write a review but felt compelled to do so for this book. A story of 4 generations of women and their stories and how information withheld from each creates unforseen repercussions that spin out over many years. I felt like I was reading someone''s personal journey of discovery and not just a character in a book. Quality realistic conversations throughout. Lovely story!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘What a great read. Read it over two days because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It just hit home with all the “family secrets” that seem so important at the time and so meaningless generations later. It really hit home as I work through my own genealogy. Good read and I will definitely watch for more by this author’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A heart-rending, heart-warming, heart-stopping and hilarious tale of a mother''s love and a wounded soul rediscovering her awesome potential for life and (we are left hoping) for lasting love’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Sometimes heart-breaking, frequently laugh-out-loud funny and always searingly honest. The story is a rollercoaster and one that I was hooked on until the very end. More from Janet Hoggarth please!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Best book I''ve read for a long time! An honest and empowering read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A real page turner! This book is written in a heartfelt and endearing way... the author manages to create a realistic story full of joy, heartbreak, tears and laughter’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable.'' Shari Low

Cordelia Franks never finishes anything and has spent a lifetime hiding in the shadows.

So, when she decides to train to swim the English Channel, she understands why no one believes she can do it. She doesn’t really believe she can either, but she’s determined to try.

As she strides into the Channel with hours stretching ahead of her, Cordelia swims against every milestone in her life so far. Every failed relationship, every friendship let go, every exam failed, every tricky job she quit. A life lived never giving it her all. Until now.

With every stroke, with every mile, Cordelia knows that this is finally her moment. Because if she keeps this promise to herself, if she doesn’t give up, nothing will ever be the same again.

And waiting in France is an unimagined future and someone who does believe in her…

The Swim is an unforgettable, funny and inspiring story of one ordinary woman’s choice to be extraordinary. Perfect for all fans of Libby Page, Clare Pooley and Marian Keyes.

Readers love Janet Hoggarth:

‘I honestly can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a wonderful heartfelt story filled with emotion, humour, intrigue and love. It’s the perfect summer read whether on holiday or at home. I can’t put it down!’

‘Cried and laughed throughout the book. Lovely story. Brilliantly written and will definitely be reading more of Janet Hoggarth’s novels.’

‘I love the way this book is written, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and would absolutely give it 10/10’

‘Thoroughly enjoyed this book, made me laugh and cry, likeable, relatable characters. I''m sad that I''ve finished it. Will definitely be reading more books by the same author.’

‘The best moving realistic story I have ever read. Totally absorbed, a few tears later as I was so moved.’