The Swim

The Swim

Janet Hoggarth

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Editorial:
Boldwood Books Ltd
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781836784548
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’Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable.’ Shari LowCordelia 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.’

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