Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it’s all hands on deck for the firm friends.
Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there’s nothing they can’t do to while away the miles at sea.
But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet’s surname, but their late husbands were both called Mal… As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda’s suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they’re in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules…
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Widows Waive the Rules by Julia Jarman is a charming novel that follows Janet, grieving her second husband’s loss. Friends Zelda and Viv take her on a Queen Mary II cruise to New York, but unexpected drama arises when fellow widow Primrose reveals striking links between her late husband and Janet’s first husband. As secrets unravel, the widows work together to solve the mystery and restore Janet’s happiness.
The book masterfully blends humor, mystery, and heartfelt friendship, with vivid descriptions of cruise ship elegance and engaging characters. It’s a celebration of resilience, love, and living life to the fullest.
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