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by Lorraine Kelly (Author)
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.Author Biography
Lorraine Kelly CBE has worked in breakfast TV for forty years, joining TVam as Scottish correspondent in 1984 and now presents Lorraine on ITV.
She is married to cameraman Steve and they have one daughter Rosie, a journalist and broadcaster.Lorraine is a Dundee United fan and gets her best ideas when out for a walk with her beloved border terrier Angus. She first visited Orkney in 1985 and goes back every year.
Number of Pages: 336
Dimensions: 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: August 13, 2024
