The poignant debut novel from much-loved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, The Island Swimmer revolves around lonely Evie and the friendship she finds with a group of cold-water swimmers on Orkney.
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.
Inspired by her passion for the Orkney islands and its people, The Island Swimmer is the captivating debut novel about the importance of being true to yourself from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly.
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781398714458
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 597 g
Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 40 mm
The Island Swimmer was an enjoyable read, exploring the community and family dynamics on a Scottish island as main character Evie returns home for the first time in 20 years. I loved how the story unfolded through... More
If you are searching for a good read; one with family dynamics, twists and turns- but is warming, a reminder of love’s importance, ultimately keeping you hooked in a sense of hope; then this is the book for you.
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Two things made me want to read this book. One was the cover; it just drew me in. The second thing was the author. I don’t live in the U.K. but I am well aware of Lorraine Kelly from magazine articles about her... More
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