{"product_id":"the-island-swimmer-hardcover","title":"The Island Swimmer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLorraine Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv, their relationship broken after a childhood trauma. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Evie clears out her father's neglected house to prepare it for sale, lonely Evie finds herself drawn to a group of cold-water swimmers led by her old friend Freya, who find calmness beneath the waves. Together they help Evie face up to the mistakes in her past, unlocking a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by her passion for the Orkney islands and its people, \u003ci\u003eThe Island Swimmer \u003c\/i\u003eis the captivating debut novel about the importance of being true to yourself from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLorraine Kelly CBE has worked in breakfast TV for forty years, joining TVam as Scottish correspondent in 1984 and now presents Lorraine on ITV. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is married to cameraman Steve and they have one daughter Rosie, a journalist and broadcaster.\u003cbr\u003eLorraine is a Dundee United fan and gets her best ideas when out for a walk with her beloved border terrier Angus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe first visited Orkney in 1985 and goes back every year.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763388678432,"sku":"9781398714458","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b450f854899d88e0f65ecccf1ca83fb.webp?v=1780234116","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-island-swimmer-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}