The ladies' midnight swimming club / Faith Hogan.

"A dip in the Irish sea is all it takes to wash away their troubles..." -- Cover.

Includes an excerpt from "The place we call home".

Three women, three different stages of life, united by one thing: the chance to start again. A story of friendship, taking chances and finding a new lease in life - no matter your age. When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, she must turn to her friend, Jo for help, who calls in her daughter, Lucy to run the village surgery. Leaving her city life, and past demons, behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to resemble something normal for the three women, Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of some solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice; to take a dip in the nip... An emotional story about taking chances, finding new friends and living life to the fullest.