Joanna Nell – författare

Heather Winterbottom har arbetat sida vid sida med sin man i över fyrtio år, som husläkare på deras gemensamma mottagning i en idyllisk engelsk by. Men när det blivit dags att hänga upp stetoskopen för gott, upptäcker paret Winterbottom att de har helt olika bilder av hur de ska tillbringa pensionsåldern Heather drömmer om att utforska den grekiska övärlden, fly från vardagsrutinerna och omfamna ett spännande nytt äventyr. Alan drömmer om att odla sina egna grönsaker. När saker och ting ställs på sin spets vid en familjelunch, tillkännager Heather att hon har bestämt sig för att ta ett sabbatsår. Från sitt gamla liv, från sitt äktenskap från Alan. Ensam i ljuvliga Grekland ger sig Heather ut på sin alldeles egen odyssé, full av frestelser och fallgropar. Men tänk om det visar sig att hemkomsten är det största äventyret?

JOANNA NELL är en brittisk-australiensisk författare och läkare. Detta är hennes femte roman. Hon bor i Northern Beaches, Australien med sin man och sin labrador.

''Laugh-out-loud funny but also thought-provoking, heart-warming and uplifting'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wonderfully witty and wise, funny and poignant... Made me want a gap year too!'' Fiona Gibson

It''s never too late for the adventure of a lifetime . . .

Heather Winterbottom has worked side by side with her husband as GPs in their idyllic rural practice for over forty years. But as the time comes to hang up their stethoscopes, the Winterbottoms discover that they have rather different visions of retirement . . .

Heather dreams of exploring the Greek Islands, of escaping the shackles of her routine life and embracing an exciting new adventure. Alan dreams of growing his own vegetables.

When things come to a head at a family lunch, Heather announces that she has decided to take a year off. From her old life, from her marriage - from Alan.Alone in beautiful Greece, Heather embarks on her very own odyssey - complete with peak experiences, pitfalls and temptations. But what if coming home is the biggest adventure yet?

Full of wisdom and warmth, this is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story about how it is never too late to forge a new path. Fans of Judy Leigh, Jill Mansell and Sally Page will be hooked from the very first page.

Readers love Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year:

''Moving and heartwarming, funny at times and moving at other times. Lessons learned, friendships forged and a happy ever after. I loved the ending'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I love the characters and the story gives you the warm fuzzies. You will laugh and be entertained... If you are not smiling by the end of this one you need to read it again!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Full of vivid descriptions of Greece, the beautiful islands and swimming in the sea, food, wine... I haven''t laughed so much in ages and five stars from me'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Joanna Nell:

''Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming'' Woman & Home

''Warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud'' Libby Page

''Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times'' Holly Miller

''A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends'' Katie Marsh

It''s never too late to grow old disgracefully...

The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy''s day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim.

Peggy dreams of inviting the handsome widower - treasurer of the Residents'' Committee and one of the few eligible men in the village - to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their eighties.

But a chance encounter with an old school friend she hasn''t seen in five decades - the glamorous fashionista Angie Valentine - sets Peggy on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

Can she channel her ''inner Helen Mirren'' and find love and friendship in her twilight years?A brilliantly witty and heartfelt story that proves it is never to late to write a brand-new chapter. Fans of Judy Leigh, Jill Mansell and Sally Page will fall in love with this beautifully uplifting tale.

Readers love The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village:''Such a great read... Had me laughing out loud with tears running down my face... with all of the emotional feels that will keep you turning the pages... This is a must read'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''LOVE LOVE LOVE this little gem of a book and it''s 353 pages of pure joy!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''What an utterly delightful read! I loved this book from the beginning... I can''t imagine any woman over a certain age not enjoying this book! I also challenge anyone to write a better, funnier description of a seniors Aqua aerobics class than the one the author Joanna Nell wrote!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I laughed out loud and loved this story, where growing older doesn''t mean getting old. I think we would all benefit from having a Peggy and Angie in our lives no matter our age'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I could have kept on reading about 79-year-old Peggy Smart and her refusal to grow old gracefully forever and if I ever find myself in a retirement home, it''s these characters from the story that I''d love to be living alongside. I loved every adorable minute, such rip-roaring fun'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A great story, it is funny, moving, emotional and so very heartwarming, make yourself comfortable for this one while you enjoy meeting the lovey seventy nine year old Peggy Smart and the highs and lows of living in a retirement village and aging with decorum and aplomb as best she can'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Joanna Nell:

''Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming'' Woman & Home

''Warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud'' Libby Page, author of The Lido

''Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times'' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You

''A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends'' Katie Marsh, author of How Not to Murder Your Ex

''A funny and poignant exploration of growing old disgracefully'' Culturefly

''This delightful book is a MUST read. Put everything down including the book you are reading now and pick up this book right NOW!! It''s such an enchanting, wonderful and endearing book'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As the wife of retired ship''s doctor Dr Henry Parker, Evelyn is living out her twilight years aboard the Golden Sunset. Every night she dresses for dinner - gown, tiara, runners - and regales her fellow passengers with stories of a glamorous life travelling the world in luxury. The crew treat her with deference. And forbearance.

But when Henry goes missing, Evelyn sets off to search every part of the grand ocean liner to find him - casino, nightclub and off-limits areas included.

The misadventures, scandalous behaviour and new friends that make up her search are all news to Evelyn, though. If only she could remember recent events as clearly as she can recall the first time she met Henry on a passage from England to Australia in 1953 and fell in love . . .

Why is it so hard to forget some things and so hard to remember others? And where is Henry?A poignant ode to love and the memories that make a well-lived life. Fans of Judy Leigh, Jill Mansell and Sally Page will fall in love with this beautiful tale.

Readers love The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker:

''A book that had me smiling, crying and laughing out loud. Repeatedly. I read this in one sitting. Absolutely delightful. And inspiring. And not at all predictable. There are a few surprises in store for the reader'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Filled with humour and heart, this book will remind you of how important it is to treat those we meet with kindness and grace'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A feel good read, it captures the heart and emotions... Such a joy to read'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Lots of laugh-out-loud moments... a really heart-warming read... Funny and feel-good, a wonderful read'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A great story... you get so emotionally invested you won''t be able to put this story down'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''This story has so many things that make it great, it is emotional and sad at times, funny and uplifting... A beautiful love story told by a beautiful character'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Joanna Nell: ''Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming'' Woman & Home ''Warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud'' Libby Page, author of The Lido

''Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times'' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You ''A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends'' Katie Marsh, author of How Not to Murder Your Ex ''A funny and poignant exploration of growing old disgracefully'' Culturefly

Heather Winterbottom har arbetat sida vid sida med sin man i över fyrtio år, som husläkare på deras gemensamma mottagning i en idyllisk engelsk by. Men när det blivit dags att hänga upp stetoskopen för gott, upptäcker paret Winterbottom att de har helt olika bilder av hur de ska tillbringa pensionsåldern Heather drömmer om att utforska den grekiska övärlden, fly från vardagsrutinerna och omfamna ett spännande nytt äventyr. Alan drömmer om att odla sina egna grönsaker. När saker och ting ställs på sin spets vid en familjelunch, tillkännager Heather att hon har bestämt sig för att ta ett sabbatsår. Från sitt gamla liv, från sitt äktenskap från Alan. Ensam i ljuvliga Grekland ger sig Heather ut på sin alldeles egen odyssé, full av frestelser och fallgropar. Men tänk om det visar sig att hemkomsten är det största äventyret?

JOANNA NELL är en brittisk-australiensisk författare och läkare. Detta är hennes femte roman. Hon bor i Northern Beaches, Australien med sin man och sin labrador.