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The Island Swimmer

By: Lorraine Kelly
Narrated by: Lorraine Kelly
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About this listen

 Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.

Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...

When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv, their relationship broken after a childhood trauma.

As Evie clears out her father's neglected house to prepare it for sale, lonely Evie finds herself drawn to a group of cold-water swimmers led by her old friend Freya, who find calmness beneath the waves. Together they help Evie face up to the mistakes in her past, unlocking a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core.

'Gorgeous debut novel' Marian Keyes
'Warm and wise...a Scottish Maeve Binchy' Veronica Henry
'Like getting a warm hug on a freezing cold day' Jane Fallon
'So warm and engaging. A total treat' Beth O'Leary
'A compelling and complex story written with wit, compassion and warmth. An exciting debut from one of Britain's most beloved personalities. Lorraine Kelly does not disappoint! I devoured it' SANTA MONTEFIORE©2024 Lorraine Kelly (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance World Literature Feel-Good Heartfelt Island

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I do like Lorraine, but she is not a narrator and this was the biggest disappointment. The book was ‘read’ to me, not a narrated story, where the narrator can almost make you see the places and people in a book by how they use their voice

The switching off timelines was done well

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I really enjoyed Lorraine's book. You get lost in the story completely. I can't wait for the next one !!

A heartwarming story.

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Good true descriptions of beautiful Orkney. The characters showed the real warmth of the Orcadian people. It flowed along smoothly. A great listen.

The island Swimmer

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This is my first book from Lorraine Kelly it was absolutely brilliant such a good story with a fantastic twist and loved that Lorraine narrated her own book look forward to listening to more books .

Brilliant

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A lighthearted book, full of relatable characters. Beautifully written and read by Lorraine Kelly. Great holiday reading!

Brilliant

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I loved this audible book and was so glad that the author Lorraine Kelly narrated it. The descriptions of Orkney are inchanting. It is a lovely cosy read and whilst it is sentimenal it is also realistic about the tensions so often found in families and the wonderful gift of close friendship. I can't wait for your next book Lorraine. Keep them coming!

Wonderful cosy listen.

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A great story about people can change their lives, overcome fears and forgive. Thank you.

Hope

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Sorry not so keen on narration, maybe stick to writing. Didn’t mind the accent just the poor reading

Vivid description of places

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Easy to listen to, homely, feelings of friendship and true to life. Very much enjoyed it

Lovely Book

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one of the best books I have listened to. apart from it being a very good story ,I loved listening to Lorraine ' narrative of it .
I am Scottish and as a twelve year old ,I visited Orkney.
it brought so many wonderful memories back to me.
Well done and congratulations Lorraine. I look forward to your next one.

Lorraine 's fantastic narrative

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