{"product_id":"lonely-hearts-lido-club","title":"Lonely Hearts Lido Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e''\u003cstrong\u003eMy favorite read of 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, I am recommending it to everyone I know.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree strangers all caught in the deep end… but can they help each other float through?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter tragically losing her husband and being left a single mother to two children, Gabriella has only one escape for herself – swimming at a local London lido to clear her mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA constant stream of both new and familiar faces visit the lido like Gabriella – but she doesn’t suspect any are suffering quite like her, until she meets Helen – who swims to escape her emotionless husband, and Ian – who feels lost in the deep end after becoming unemployed and unable to tell his husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrateful for new companionship, these three strangers decide to make their friendship into something more permanent: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lonely Hearts Lido Club.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn uplifting, captivating read about the power of friendship – fans of Hazel Prior and Mike Gayle will adore this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders are loving joining \u003cem\u003eThe Lonely Hearts Lido Club\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cstrong\u003eI’m in awe\u003c\/strong\u003e of how Charlie Lyndhurst manages to tease out the extraordinary from ordinary lives and \u003cstrong\u003emake me like every single character.\u003c\/strong\u003e'' \u003cem\u003e*Sue Moorcroft, author of \u003c\/em\u003eSummer at the French Café*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘‘Well written with layered and likable characters. \u003cstrong\u003eSo glad I found this gem\u003c\/strong\u003e.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was \u003cstrong\u003ea truly beautiful book to read\u003c\/strong\u003e...full of emotion, hope and joy.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Three strangers bond at the pool and form a friendship to circumvent their personal struggles. I really enjoyed this book it’s rare that you read \u003cstrong\u003ea book about a true friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Love how each of these ppl are dealing with different heartbreaking situations, but manage to find a way to come together to fight their grief, but find happiness together instead. \u003cstrong\u003eThe writing is beautiful, the characters rich, and the storyline keeps you wanting to turn the pages long into the night\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was \u003cstrong\u003ea great lighthearted beach read\u003c\/strong\u003e. About strangers who connect in a beautiful way. It was a great read’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was\u003cb\u003e an absolutely wonderful read!\u003c\/b\u003e It was exactly what I look for in a character driven novel - it made me want to be a part of this little group so so badly!'' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘It was a beautiful read about friendship and how three people can come together and support each other. Loved the writing style and I think it’s \u003cstrong\u003ea perfect summer read\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA real escapist summer read\u003c\/strong\u003e…their friendship is uplifting and heart-warming. I almost wish I was part of the Lonely Hearts Lido Club myself!’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was \u003cstrong\u003ea super cute book\u003c\/strong\u003e…it was witty and charming and I’d highly recommend!’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Charlie Lyndhurst:\u003c\/strong\u003e‘A super cute read - \u003cstrong\u003eyou’ll be laughing and crying\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Mandy Baggott, author of \u003cem\u003eStaying Out for the Summer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect meet cutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, great characters, \u003cstrong\u003ea few laughs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and of course that HEA that \u003cstrong\u003echecks all the feelgood boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I loved jumping between these three stories. I really \u003cstrong\u003efell in love with all of these characters\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The story was fantastic. \u003cstrong\u003eAn almost \u003cem\u003eLove, Actually\u003c\/em\u003e kind of vibe\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eHad me laughing out loud\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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