Call of the Penguins by Hazel Prior - ISBN: 9781784166243
Paperback
Late-life love, adventure, and penguins ignite an unexpected, shining spotlight.

Call of the Penguins

From the No.1 bestselling author of Away with the Penguins

$19.54

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2021

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Summary

A delightfully feel-good new novel from the No.1 bestseller and R&J selected author of Away With the Penguins. Perfect for fans of uplifting fiction from authors such as Ruth Hogan and Cathy Bramley.

Meet the heroine everyone’s talking about …

Fiercely resilient and impeccably dressed, Veronica McCreedy has lived an incredible 87 years. Most of them alone, in her huge house by the sea. But Veronica has recently discovered a late-life love for family and friendship…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781784166243
ISBN-10:1784166243
Author:Hazel Prior
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Black Swan
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:11 November 2021
Weight:200g
Dimensions:198mm x 127mm x 15mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

This year’s Eleanor Oliphant … Funny, bittersweet and wholly original.

This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS! * Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project *
Just what the doctor ordered … Funny, wise, touching. I loved it. * TRACY REES, author of The Hourglass, a Richard & Judy Summer Read *
The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart. * Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation *
So beautifully written by a born storyteller. * Lorraine Kelly *
So many readers are set to fall in love with this charming story. * Prima *
Call of the Penguins sparkles with wit, courage and kindness. This is a heart-warming journey into the highs and lows of human nature. I loved it! * Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane *
A wonderful story, full of twists and turns. Outstanding. * Samantha Tonge, author of Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage *
This year’s Eleanor Oliphant … Funny, bittersweet and wholly original. * Daily Express (on Away with the Penguins) *
A glorious, life-affirming story. I read it in a day. * Clare Mackintosh (on Away with the Penguins) *
A touching, uplifting tale. * Jo Whiley, Radio 2 Book Club (on Away with the Penguins) *
A gorgeous read full of hope, with a cast of characters who will delight! * Helen Paris, author of LOST PROPERTY *
The perfect pick-me-up for right now, a warm-hearted, humorous and emotional read. * Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found *

About The Author

Hazel Prior

HAZEL PRIOR lives on Exmoor with her husband and a huge ginger cat. As well as writing, she works as a freelance harpist. Hazel is the author of Ellie and the Harp-Maker and Away with the Penguins, which was a #1 bestseller in ebook and audiobook. Call of the Penguins is her third novel.

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