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The Age of Misadventure: The most uplifting feel good book you’ll read this year! Kindle Edition

by Judy Leigh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,404 ratings
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The gloriously funny comfort read from the author of A Grand Old Time

You’re never too old to live dangerously…

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?
 
A gorgeously fun and uplifting novel about living your life to the full, whatever your age. Perfect for fans of Dawn French and Fern Britton.

Authors love Judy Leigh’s books:

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson

'Lovely … a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins

’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life … a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson

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Praise for Judy Leigh:

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ – Miranda Dickinson

'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' – Cathy Hopkins, bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List

’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ – Fiona Gibson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left

About the Author

Judy Leigh completed an MA in Professional Writing at Falmouth University in 2015, leaving her career of 20 years as an Advanced Skills teacher of Theatre Studies. She has had several stories published in magazines, including The Feminist Wire, The Purple Breakfast Review and You is for University. She has also trained as a Reiki healer, written a vegan recipe blog and set up a series of Shakespeare Festivals to enable young people to perform the Bard's work on stage.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D462H6R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (February 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1289 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 349 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,404 ratings

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Judy Leigh

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Hello. Thanks for visiting my page. It's so nice to meet you.

I'm Judy Leigh. I've lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently I live in Somerset. After teaching theatre, writing lyrics for a punk band and setting up Shakespeare Festivals, I completed an MA in Professional Writing. Since then, I have been writing novels and having the time of my life doing it.

I write stories that feature characters of all ages, but focus on the lives of older people.

These novels celebrate communities, fun and friendship, love and the power of laughter, the belief that everyone should have another chance at happiness.

I also write under the name of Elena Collins, my grandmother. These are dual timeline historical stories, slightly spooky. Writing in this genre gives me the opportunity to focus on history, injustice and the lives of women then and now. Please take a look at my Elena Collins author page. I love writing in this genre and I hope you'll enjoy the stories...

I also write cozy crime. The Morwenna Mutton 'Seal Bay' series is set in a beautiful coastal town in Cornwall, and Morwenna is a sixty-something sleuth who works in a library and the family tearooms, cycles everywhere, swims in the sea whatever the weather and gets into mischief solving local crimes. Please check out these books - they are so much fun to work on.

When I'm not writing, I'm often on the beach or on the moors, walking, doing yoga or travelling in the camper van. I'm a Reiki healer, a vegan, an interpreter of dreams and an animal lover. I have two black cats and I enjoy sunshine, conversation, laughter, travelling, live music, theatre and football.

I hope you'll join me soon between the pages of a book!

Sending warmest wishes. x

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Cynthia Elmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, romantic, and suspenseful story
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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This is a good English read with the British wit and humor I enjoy. The characters are fully developed, and the story has it's funny side along with its "on the edge" suspense side, too. I enjoyed the storyline and the ending was uplifting. I recommend this book for anyone wanting to go on a proper British vacation that goes off rail.
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Serena
4.0 out of 5 stars GrannyLit--Not A Grand Old Time, but Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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While I did not find this book nearly as well written or as interesting as A Grand Old Time I did find this book nicely entertaining while I took my long walks. I don't think it deserves the terrible reviews that you see at the top of the review "pile".

The reader does a lovely job finding voices for all the people who speak in this book--which could not have been easy.

The Age of Misadventure begins in Liverpool and takes us on a trip through England as Georgie and her sister along with funny aunt and grown daughter try to evade a criminal who is determined to harm them.
It is a humorous and sometimes scary adventure. And, of course, a bit of a love story which must be mandatory in most fiction.

While I feel it went on a bit too long and was sort of silly, I found it nicely entertaining to listen to on long walks.
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Anne Sanchez
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
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Moved a little slow and just a bit repetitive but fun to read. Gives a lot of food for thought and while it had a pretty predictable ending, you rooted for it anyway
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NancyA
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure Indeed
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Not at all what I expected but a great read that makes it hard to put down. Fun characters & a few life lessons as well as laughter.
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4.0 out of 5 stars age is real; aging is optional
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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The daughter, I didn’t like. How could any child say the things she said to her mother? Not realistic, I hope. The misadventure was good for everyone. Like a fairytale, with ogres and scary things, good princes and decent, kind women, everything comes right in the end. Love and laughter, nothing like it!
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R Bourn
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, but a fun read...
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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I discovered Judy Leigh recently, have read through all of her books and am awaiting delivery of her next one. I find they start out somewhat slow, the characters aren't always likeable, but just like any long lasting relationships, the more time you take to get to know the characters the greater understanding and appreciation of them you gain.
I love the quirkiness of Ms. Leighs writing and characters; reading about perfect people with perfect lives is boring. Who cares if the plot is far fetched, it just makes for more fun. Enjoy the ride and stop over thinking your expectations; glean the gleam, it's there in abundance.
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Janny Fitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and spellbinding
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
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Georgina is a character that pulls you into this story. The rest of the characters are well written and you end up cheering for them all. I enjoyed this book and had to look up a few British terms and may just drop them into conversation for a chuckle.
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Silvia Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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I enjoyed this book, maybe partly because I am getting older, like the characters. It was chatty and well written.and often funny.There was also a good measure of suspense to keep the story interesting, and some memorable thoughts as the three ladies rediscover and reinvent themselves and their lives
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2022
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It was funny,sad,mysterious and the characters were well suited to the story.One of the best books I have ever read!
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Jayceyjay
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2024
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I read alot and often I love the books I choose. However this one stands out above the rest. Its written well. Likeable, believable characters. Relatable detail but fast paced enough to keep you page turning into the night. Funny, sad, poignant, gripping and just altogether a delightful read.
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ian
4.0 out of 5 stars An adventure in life and love
Reviewed in Australia on January 16, 2022
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Judy Leigh provides us with a range of characters in a story of escapism and adventure for three women of diverse backgrounds and personalities
Facing threats and challenges to find their true self the story is humorous and simple in plot and holds the reader in expectation to the end.
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Jonahwood
4.0 out of 5 stars Typically predictable but fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2023
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Lovely characters and a decent story but a bit far fetched at times and very predictable. Still, very easy reading if you're looking to escape in a book.
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Gordy C
5.0 out of 5 stars Love to read different authors thought I would try this.
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2019
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It was a gift for a friend and from reading the summation I now she will enjoy it.
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