The Lido

This lovely book is about the power of friendship and community.. Heartwarming and uplifting, The Lido is set to make quite a splash. * SUN ON SUNDAY *
This summer's poolside must-read... a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims. It may be about freezing-cold water but it will give you a warm glow. -- Andreina Cordani * DAILY MIRROR *
A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action * Stylist *
Brimming with charm and compassion... It's tender, thoughtful and above all a feelgood celebration of community and life-changing friendship. -- Garry Bushell * DAILY EXPRESS *
A beautifully written testament to unlikely friendship, the galvanising pursuit of common goals and lifelong passions which link individuals with their community * DAILY MAIL *
A novel of friendship, love and the importance of community - this is an absolute pleasure * WOMAN AND HOME *
A testament to kindness and friendship * RADIO TIMES *
a joyful celebration of community and friendship * THE OBSERVER *
The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * THE INDEPENDENT *
a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
What will win you over is the story of two women and the strength of their friendship * GRAZIA *
Switching mainly between Rosemary and Kate's viewpoints, we quickly come to see that Rosemary is just as lonely as her new friend, steeped in a lifetime's memories of swimming in the lido * SUNDAY TIMES *
Uplifting.. the pool is not just a place to swim - it's the heart of the community * BELLA *
a feel-good novel about friendship and belonging * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man *
This is a wonderful story of friendship and believing in yourself * PRIMA *
Feelgood and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart * Lucy Diamond *
Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut -- Clare Mackintosh
This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * GRAZIA *
A bright, uplifting tale of friendship and community resilience * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
Brimming with charm and compassion * DAILY EXPRESS *
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 *
A beautiful book. Sweet and heartwarming but also wise with a strong message about the importance of community and friendship. It reminded me of a Richard Curtis film, life-affirming, romantic and impossible to resist. * Francesca Jakobi, author of Bitter *
Heart-warming * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page * AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird *
This is a tale of loneliness, belonging and reconnecting with the world and people around us * Bath Magazine *
A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man *
The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * Independent *
This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * Grazia *
Brimming with charm and compassion * Daily Express *