The Age of Misadventure by Judy Leigh

 

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Avon (21 Feb. 2019)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 000826922X
• ISBN-13: 978-0008269227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synopsis

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?

 

Synopsis

The Age of Misadventure by Judy Leigh is a book that made me happy, laugh and also drew me in to the story.  Four strong female characters, a dodgy ex-husband, a road trip and a lot of fun along the way and maybe a few surprises.  Georgie Turner’s life revolves round her home where she lives with her daughter, runs her beauty business and is near her Aunt Nan.  Georgie’s sister, Bonnie is married to Adrian, a philanderer and dodgy business man. After an illegal deal, Georgie convinces Bonnie to leave him, and then  her daughter tells her she is moving to Brighton to live with her new boyfriend, Georgie decides a road trip is just what they all need, and it will give her a chance to meet her daughters boyfriend.  So to Brighton Georgie, Bonnie, Nan and Jade go, via Edinburgh and Cumbria; hiding from Adrian and his dangerous business associate. Fun, laughter, tears and new beginnings wait for all four ladies.

Georgie may be the main character of this book but for me it was Nan who stole the show.  Nan is widowed and until the road trip is confined to her flat with Georgie looking after her and going around several times a week.  Once out of the flat she flourishes, starts going out, dressing up more and flourishes as a person.  What I really loved was her mispronunciations of words and phrases, frequently inappropriate but hilarious.  Georgie, Bonnie and Jade also thrive when away from their lives in Liverpool; Bonnie realises what her husband is really like, Jade gains are independence when she moves in with her professional footballer boyfriend, and Georgie finally starts to open her heart to the possibility of love after her divorce.  All four ladies made their way into my heart by the end of the book.

The Age Of Misadventure is a warm, witty and uplifting novel of four women discovering life and how to live it to the full.  There is a crime, thrills, love and laughter to keep your attention and make this a compelling read. Well written, with plenty of action, laughs and mishaps that make this such an enjoyable and fabulous read.  A brilliant and effervescent read.