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The Age of Misadventure

By: Judy Leigh
Narrated by: Julie Maisey
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The gloriously funny comfort read from the author of A Grand Old Time

You’re never too old to live dangerously…

All Georgie Turner wants is to keep her family together. But with her daughter growing up fast, her sister married to a man Georgie hates, and their aging aunt getting more and more outrageous, nothing’s simple.

So when her brother-in-law makes his biggest mistake yet, Georgie sees the chance to reunite the ladies in her life. And after a little persuasion, three generations of Turner women head off on a very unusual road trip. Georgie’s confident that some sun, sea and a bottle or two of prosecco will make this an adventure they’ll never forget.

What could possibly go wrong?

A gorgeously fun and uplifting novel about living your life to the full, whatever your age. Perfect for fans of Dawn French and Fern Britton.

©2019 Judy Leigh (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Dark Humor Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Feel-Good

Critic reviews

Praise for Judy Leigh: "Lovely...a book that assures that life is far from over at 70." (Cathy Hopkins, best-selling author of The Kicking the Bucket List)

"Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting." (Miranda Dickinson)

"Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life...a wonderful escapade." (Fiona Gibson, best-selling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left)
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Cute story but too long and quite predictable. Narration was very nice and added a lot.

Too Long For This Simple Story

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Definitely different than what I expected from her other books. But, I was pleased by the adventure. Lots of suspense and fun.

Different but fun

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I usually LOVE Judy’s books, but this one fell short. These were not the strong, intelligent, kind, loving women full of moxie that I’ve come to expect. One was a disrespectful, arrogant brat, one an emotionally abused woman who didn’t want to lose her abuser & one who wouldn’t stand up to the other two! Nanny was the breath of fresh air (eventually). The last chapter was redemptive & included the key mindset that I think the book was intending, but it was a frustrating read.

A bit disappointing

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This is the first book by this author that I didn’t completely love. For some reason the characters were just more annoying than endearing and I found myself mentally yelling at them for their actions. I did however really liked the story. There were definitely some laugh-out-loud moments sprinkled throughout. I wish though that the main characters had been easier to like.

Fun and frustrating…

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It's a good read, but seemed very slow for awhile. Not quite "old girls network" but still enjoyed it. second reading, it's great!

slow but good

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The story has twist and turns and the love between sisters , daughters and Aunts. I really liked the characters and the narrator was good .

Easy listening

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Not her best work. Love her other books but this one dragged on and on.

Okay but not great

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this book is a simple story. mindless listening I guess. what I like about this book and others by this author is they are about older people. im closer to 60yrs and just enjoy books that include fun life still to come.

great little story

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A little different story line for Judy Leigh - but absolutely fantastic - I’ve loved her other books, but I think this is my fav I’ve listened to so far! Three generations of woman go on a ‘forced’ holiday that begins with a middle of the night road trip. Gran’s verbal faux pas create so many laugh out loud moments through the story. Highly recommended

Gran stole the show!

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