The Ladies Midnight Swimming Club- Faith Hogan -Women’s fiction  

Elizabeth has recently lost her husband who was the village GP. On going through

his effects she finds that he was up to his neck in debt from gambling and so she

needs to find something to bring money in otherwise she will lose the house.

Her friend Jo has  a daughter Lucy who is a single parent and looking for a new

opportunity. Could the two perhaps fit or is the practice way too out of date

for someone who has worked in a much more modern environment. The two

older ladies enjoy swimming just for ten minutes or so at night when there is

no-one around as they find it invigorating and life affirming.

 Some have called this predictable- maybe it is- but in these uncertain times

it’s nice to have some predictability and reassurance of fiction. I loved the

characters in this especially Lucy who seemed to have so much to deal with

but still came shining through with a smile for all those around her. There is

a warmth in this book- of care and love and putting the past where it belong

s- behind us, not always easy. Being positive and looking forward are a good

mantra. An excellent read with a smile and a message- one life - live it!

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