LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
April 2018 Debut of the Month
Ahh, this is just so, so lovely… a debut that made me smile, weep, and smile some more. Rosemary is 86, she has lived in Brixton all her life, watching as Brixton has changed a building at a time, from fruit and veg shops to trendy bars. 26 year old journalist Kate is surrounded by people, yet feels completely and utterly alone, when the local lido is threatened by closure, an alliance and unexpected friendship is formed. Libby Page has a lovely quick-witted, gently quirky writing style, surprising me with observations and unexpected detail (adored the fox!). I loved travelling through memories, getting to know Rosemary and Kate, and seeing the small snapshots of the lives they touch. While it is a truly beautiful read, part of the beauty is in the emotion I felt, pain and heartache is embraced, hugged, soothed. ‘The Lido’ is a deliciously warm and entertaining slice of wonderful, and I absolutely adored it.
Liz Robinson
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The Lido Synopsis
'THE LIDO is a joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship and all those values society must hold dear' SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin ManMeet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. The Lido is an uplifting novel about the importance of friendship, the value of community, and how ordinary people can protect the things they love.'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781409175223 |
| Publication date: |
4th April 2019 |
| Author: |
Libby Page |
| Publisher: |
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
394 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Romance / Relationship Stories
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Press Reviews
Libby Page Press Reviews
'A lavish depiction of an unlikely friendship, a London community and life-long love, all charmingly told in rich, yet gentle prose' - CATHERINE ISAAC, author of You, Me, Everything
'Brimming with charm and compassion' DAILY EXPRESS
'A bright, uplifting tale of friendship and community resilience' IRISH INDEPENDENT
This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year' GRAZIA
'The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' THE INDEPENDENT
'Feelgood and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond '
A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship' SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man
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About Libby Page
Libby Page wrote The Lido while working in marketing and moonlighting as a writer. The Lido has sold in over twenty territories around the world and film rights have been sold to Catalyst Global Media. After writing, Libby's second passion is outdoor swimming. Libby lives in London where she enjoys finding new swimming spots and pockets of community within the city. Follow Libby on twitter @libbypagewrites
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