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Jenny Colgan

Five Hundred Miles From You: the most joyful, life-affirming novel of the year

Five Hundred Miles From You: the most joyful, life-affirming novel of the year

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Five Hundred Miles From You is a novel by Jenny Colgan that follows Lissa, a nurse who swaps lives with Cormac in a quiet village in Scotland. With a cast of memorable characters and an uplifting storyline, the book is one of Colgan's best to date.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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This uplifting story is one of Colgan's best to date. The Daily Mirror praised it as "a heartwarming tale of love and friendship." The Daily Mail expressed a desire to "hot-foot it to the Scottish islands." Five Hundred Miles From You is considered one of her best novels, with the Sunday Express describing it as "a captivating read." Lissa, a nurse, loves her job but has been neglecting her well-being. Following a traumatic incident at work, she agrees to swap lives with someone in a quiet village in Scotland.

Cormac, recently discharged from the army, is restless and in need of distraction. He finds little in Kirrinfief, so he decides to spend three months in London. As Lissa and Cormac settle into their new lives, they begin exchanging emails, discussing everything from their daily routines to their deepest fears and dreams. Things seem to be falling into place, but they both feel that something is missing.

Who or what could be the piece that is still missing? As the story unfolds, Lissa and Cormac must navigate the complexities of their new relationships and confront the secrets that have kept them apart. They learn to appreciate the importance of love, friendship, and self-care, and discover that sometimes the greatest happiness comes from the simplest of things.

In conclusion, Five Hundred Miles From You is a delightful and heartwarming novel that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired. Jenny Colgan's writing is masterful, and her characters are relatable and memorable. This story is a testament to the power of love, friendship, and self-discovery, and it is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

\n Weight: 276g\n
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780751572025\n \n

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