A Final Request
The Last Laugh Club by Kate Galley is a charming contemporary novel that I loved and read in just one sitting.
The leading characters are all over seventy and prove that you are never too old to have a new adventure or experience, or to learn new skills.
Three former work colleagues find themselves heading to Shetland to fulfil the final wish of their former boss and friend, as they scatter his ashes in a place he always wanted to visit. An old photograph gives clues as to why.
As the three journey together, old feeling emerge. They all have feelings of guilt from one dreadful day years ago, and have avoided each other ever since. Close proximity forces them to confront what needs to be laid to rest.
Shetland is a wild and rugged landscape, more so in winter. The landscape comes alive under the author’s descriptive pen.
We see a character struggling with early dementia. She fears the past repeating itself and doesn’t want to become a burden to her husband. Theirs is a strong marriage as there is nothing, he won’t do in order to support his wife.
Despite what appears to be a serious request, the book is light-hearted and fun. We delight in seeing the relationship of the characters to each other as they interact on the journey.
The Last Laugh Club is the perfect read whatever the weather.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
JULIA WILSON
The Last Laugh Club
Three former friends. One last request. The journey of a lifetime!
In life, Norman George – passionate knitter, excellent friend and secret youtube sensation – liked nothing better than a good laugh. And, it seems, he gets the last laugh even in death, because at his funeral, he invites his three closest friends to scatter his ashes in a place close to his heart, the Shetland Islands. The only issue is, while Bridget, Gloria and Derek might have loved Norman, they can’t stand each other.
So it’s with trepidation that the eclectic trio set off in their minivan on the ferry to Lerwick, each harbouring their own reason for wanting to grant Norman this last request. But as storm clouds roll in over the Shetland Islands, all of them are about to discover that some secrets are best shared, and that even after death, good friendship can change everything…
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Author Bio –
Kate Galley is the author of uplifting golden years fiction, including The Second Chance Holiday Club. She lives with her family in Buckinghamshire and works part time as a mobile hairdresser.
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