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Redstone’s lively streets and warm locals set the stage for a tale of friendship and self‑discovery. Francesca balances a changed marriage and menopause, Peggy runs a bustling knitting shop but feels adrift, and Lillie returns to her Irish roots to help her new friends navigate surprising challenges. The novel explores themes of female friendship, secrecy, and the quiet joys found in everyday community life.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Cathy Kelly
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