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The Old Girls' Chateau Escape by Kate Galley
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Old Girls’ Chateau Escape by Kate Galley
Two old friends. One unexpected adventure!
When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight's husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed – a woman so full of the joie de vivre you'd think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy's old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no.
Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she's sent Gina to spy.
But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover's blown?
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The Old Girls' Chateau Escape by Kate Galley
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My review
This is the second book about the adventures of new friends Gina and Dorothy, and despite not having read the first book, I didn’t feel it mattered (although I enjoyed this one so much, I might play catch up anyway). This time there is a mystery to solve in a Château resort in the south of France and Gina is just the one for the job, so Dorothy thinks.
To begin with, I thought Dorothy was rather dominant, persuading Gina to take the companion post in France, but the more I read, the more strength I found in Gina and the more I loved her. Despite her recent life changes, that found her alone at 71 years old, she was no pushover. She also had the ability to put people at ease and see when there were things she could help them with. This extended beyond both Dorothy and the couple she was there to help, Meredith and Gerald. Her interactions with Lucien, the hotel manager, stressed by recent mysterious disappearances at the hotel and stretched with running the resort, an upcoming event, and juggling some personal issues too, always put a smile on my face.
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Despite the title, this wasn’t so much an escape for Gina, but it soon became clear, she wasn’t afraid of hard work and solving mysteries is obviously something she enjoys and is good at. As secrets from the past are slowly uncovered, friendships and family bonds are made, strengthened and repaired in the most heart-warming ways.
I really enjoyed getting to know Dorothy and Gina in this great fun read that made me want to pack my bags for the south of France, even if my budget wouldn’t stretch to a château resort quite as special as this one.
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Author Bio
Kate Galley is the author of uplifting golden years fiction, including The Second Chance Holiday Club. She was previously published by Aria, and is a mobile hairdresser in her spare time.
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