Description
'SO CHARMING, SO SWEET AND SO LOVELY' MARIAN KEYES
'BETH O'LEARY IS THAT RARE, ONE-IN-A-MILLION TALENT' EMILY HENRY
Leena is too young to feel stuck.
Eileen is too old to start over.
It's time for The Switch...
After blowing a big presentation at work, Leena takes a two-month sabbatical and escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen . . . A life swap seems the perfect solution.
But with a rabble of unruly OAPs to contend with, as well as the distractingly handsome local schoolteacher, Leena learns that switching lives isn't straightforward. In London, Eileen is a huge hit with her new neighbours, and with the online dating scene. But is her perfect match nearer to home than she first thought?
'Blissful escapism' Daily Mail
'The feel-good read we all need right now' Stylist
'Heart-warming' Bella
'This delicious slice of feelgood fiction is a real tonic' Sunday Mirror
'Everything you want to lift your spirits' Good Housekeeping
About the Author
Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and is now a major TV series. Her subsequent novels, The Switch, The Road Trip and The No-Show, were all instant bestsellers, and The Switch has been optioned by Amblin Partners, Steven Spielberg's production company.
Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved Golden Retriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).
Reviews
An utterly gorgeous, beautiful book, full of feeling ... a heart-warming reminder about the importance of always keeping our hearts (and minds) open. * Lindsey Kelk *
O'Leary does it again! The Switch is a warm, funny and feisty tale of generational location swapping that will have you laughing and tearing up in equal measure. Populated by a cast of characters you'll wish you knew in real life. It's an absolute joy from beginning to end * MIKE GAYLE, author of Half a World Away *
Utterly charming and uplifting, The Switch is bursting with love and warmth and humour. Another wonderful book from Beth O'Leary * LOUISE O'NEILL, author of AFTER THE SILENCE *
This delicious slice of feelgood fiction is a real tonic * Sunday Mirror *
This sparky, upbeat romcom balances riffs on the generation gap with heavier topics including grief and infidelity * Mail on Sunday *
You'll find yourself rooting for the main characters, especially Eileen, the real star of this cheerful novel. A perfect tonic for anxious times * The People *
A sparkling romantic read with characters that leap off the page. It's another triumph for this talented writer * Woman & Home *
ingenious plot * Prima *
O'Leary's funny, heartwarming novel about finding your true self in unexpected places will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face * Daily Mail *
a lovely comedy with a special message * Sunday Post Dundee *
We laughed, we cried and we loved it! * Fabulous Magazine *
Utterly charming, this uplifting book is guaranteed to be another outstanding success * Hot Brands, Cool Places *
The heart-warming story we all need right now * Bella *
blissful escapism from our current isolated reality * Daily Mail *
Fun, heart-warming and brimming with hope. Eileen and her zest for life will inspire you long after the last page * heat *
A charming, uplifting read * Daily Mirror *
Emotionally absorbing, witty and bursting with warmth - a treat for fans of Marian Keyes and Jill Mansell * Daily Express *
This story has everything you want to lift your spirits: laughs, romance and lovely characters you connect with emotionally * Good Housekeeping *
A lovely, heart-warming read * Best *
I'm not going to beat around the bush here, I adored The Switch * Daily Record *
Author of The Flatshare, O'Leary brings us another read that feels like a warm hug. Another triumph of a novel * Woman's Weekly *
A warm, witty, weepy read * Female First *
Each novel is like if Richard Curtis and Nora Ephron made a story baby * Zoella Book Club *
A cosy, witty novel that will make you laugh, cry and ultimately feel inspired to live in the now * Living North *
An uplifting read filled with warming laugh-out-loud moments and charming characters * The Luxe *
Book Information
ISBN 9781787475021
Author Beth O'Leary
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 28mm