Julia Jarman – författare

Topher's time-travelling cat Ka takes him back to Tudor London where Ka soon falls into the clutches of the criminal Ned Kelley, who is convinced that the cat can reveal the secret of the Philosopher's Stone. Topher has very little time to save Ka…

‘What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie Hannah

The beginning of Janet, Viv and Zelda’s friendship could not have been less promising…

Navigating their new lives as widows, the three women venture to the same dreary bereavement group in a chilly church hall. But what bonds them is not their shared predicament, but instead how quickly they all decide to flee the depressing gathering, choosing instead to share a bottle of wine. The Three Muscat-eers is born.

The women may be down but they’re not out; in their sixties but certainly not past it. They agree a mission: to find fulfilment as single women and recover their joie de vivre. And as they start to feel ready to face the world again, the friends support each other to dive headlong into new hobbies, new adventures, and even to dip their toes into the wonderful world of dating again.

When one of the ladies gets life-changing news, there’s only one thing for it. The Widows’ Wine Club closes rank, and it’s ‘one for all and all for one’. Because when they stick together, there’s nothing the friends can’t achieve.

‘A book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!’ Adèle Geras

Julia Jarman’s debut novel is big-hearted, fantastically funny and joyfully warm. Perfect for all fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Kelly and Lucy Diamond.

Praise for {::}The Widows’ Wine Club{::}:

‘Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.’ Katie Fforde

‘Three women meet as they’re choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!’ Adèle Geras

‘What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie Hannah

The runaway bestseller about new starts and the power of friendship - guaranteed to make you smile.

Viv, Janet and Zelda know all about facing the wobbly first year of becoming a widow as their friendship was forged when they ran away from the same dreary support group.

Forming instead the much more lively widows'' wine club – The Muscateers – they welcome new member Libby with open arms.

Libby feels lost without Jim, her husband of more than thirty years, but the warmth, friendship and fun the women wrap her up in inspires her to begin to look to the future. When a solo trip to the theatre brings a blast from the past back into her life, things are looking up.

But as cravat-wearing, smooth-talking Monty Charles sweeps Libby off her feet, the women of the Muscateers smell a rat. They know only too well that the first year of widowhood is prime for making mistakes, and they’re determined to protect their friend. And as Monty soon finds out to his cost, never underestimate a Widow on the Wine Path…

Julia Jarman is back with her latest big-hearted tale of love and laughter, friendship and finding your feet. Perfect for all fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Cathy Kelly.

Readers love Julia Jarman:

‘Julia Jarman has a captivating writing style. Her words are funny and wise and kept me turning the pages. This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I’ll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Jarman''s writing combines humor, heartache, and humanity, resulting in an uplifting narrative. The characters'' camaraderie and resilience are infectious, reminding us that age is no barrier to pursuing dreams.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''What a great story of friendship and solidarity. Widowhood can be a stressful time but with great friends it is more bearable. The drama in this story captured my interest and I didn’t want to put the book down.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A cracking fun read. Loved every page. The characters fascinating. Poignant and found it very moving. Strongly recommend!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I''m not known for being a big reader and have been known to read a book til the last chapter and then not finish as I''m not interested how it ends. This book however was different. Really enjoyed the topic, characters and story lines. Kept me reading til the very end and I''m looking forward to the next one to see what happens to everyone. I thoroughly recommend this book.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Twists and turns on every page. Belly laughs and sadness. A brilliant book. An easy read feel good book that I found hard to put down.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Julia Jarman:

‘Three women meet as they’re choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!’ Adèle Geras

‘Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.’ Katie Fforde

‘What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie Hannah