Call of the Penguins
  • Published: 15 February 2022
  • ISBN: 9781784166243
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $24.00

Call of the Penguins

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

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15 Feb 2022
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11 Nov 2021
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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, adventure and wildlife.

More specifically, a love for penguins!

And so when she's invited to co-present a wildlife documentary, far away in the southern hemisphere, she jumps at the chance.

Even though it will put her in the spotlight, just when she thought she would soon fade into the wings.

Perhaps it's never too late to shine?
  • Published: 15 February 2022
  • ISBN: 9781784166243
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $24.00
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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. Her wonderful debut novel, Ellie and the Harp-Maker, is now available in paperback.

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Also by Hazel Prior

Away with the Penguins
Ellie and the Harpmaker
Life and Otter Miracles
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Praise for Call of the Penguins

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)

The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart.

Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation

A touching, uplifting tale.

Jo Whiley, Radio 2 Book Club (on Away with the Penguins)

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

So many readers are set to fall in love with this charming story.

Prima

Just what the doctor ordered . . . Funny, wise, touching. I loved it.

Tracy Rees, author of The Hourglass, a Richard & Judy Summer Read

A wonderful story, full of twists and turns. Outstanding.

Samantha Tonge, author of Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage

So beautifully written by a born storyteller.

Lorraine Kelly

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

This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!

Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project