SHORTLISTED FOR POPULAR FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023
'Heartwarming' Daily Mail
'A joyful read' Ruth Hogan
One house, three strangers...
Tessa
Activist, 69 years young. Not ready to sell up her big seaside house, but she knows a little help around the place would do wonders.
Conn
Looking for a quiet place to heal after a family tragedy, this seaside escape would be the perfect haven if it weren't for...
Chloe
Arrives to drop off a package and leaves with a room. Her life is a bit of a mess, but this could be the start of a new chapter. She's ready for change. But is she ready for Conn?
'An ideal summer read ... by turns hilarious and heartbreaking' Irish Independent
'This moving, funny and charming novel is reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Louise O'Neill
Genre: General Fiction
'Heartwarming' Daily Mail
'A joyful read' Ruth Hogan
One house, three strangers...
Tessa
Activist, 69 years young. Not ready to sell up her big seaside house, but she knows a little help around the place would do wonders.
Conn
Looking for a quiet place to heal after a family tragedy, this seaside escape would be the perfect haven if it weren't for...
Chloe
Arrives to drop off a package and leaves with a room. Her life is a bit of a mess, but this could be the start of a new chapter. She's ready for change. But is she ready for Conn?
'An ideal summer read ... by turns hilarious and heartbreaking' Irish Independent
'This moving, funny and charming novel is reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Louise O'Neill
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Such a joyful read, written with wit, compassion and humour - and the characters are all so relatable. Throughout the chaos, sadness and uncertainty, hope, community and friendship shine through. I defy anyone to read this without turning the final page with a great big smile on their face!" - Ruth Hogan
"I just adored The Lodgers. An evocative setting, page-turning plot and characters that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Utterly wonderful." - Becky Hunter
"Immersive, captivating, and full of heart, I fell in love with The Lodgers. A story that's deeply moving but also laugh out loud funny, this is Eithne Shortall at the absolute top of her game." - Andrea Mara
"A sumptuous holiday read ... an endearingly oddball cast of characters, a lovely romance, and several intriguing mysteries, all in one gorgeous package." - Beth Morrey
"This moving, funny, and charming novel is reminiscent of Maeve Binchy; what an absolute joy it was to read." - Louise O'Neill
"With its rich cast of delightful characters, and a plot that swoops effortlessly from humour to tragedy and back again, The Lodgers is a warm embrace of a novel. A wonderfully life-affirming read." - Emma Rous
"Romantic, witty and very engaging. A heartwarming read." - Patricia Scanlan
"I just adored The Lodgers. An evocative setting, page-turning plot and characters that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Utterly wonderful." - Becky Hunter
"Immersive, captivating, and full of heart, I fell in love with The Lodgers. A story that's deeply moving but also laugh out loud funny, this is Eithne Shortall at the absolute top of her game." - Andrea Mara
"A sumptuous holiday read ... an endearingly oddball cast of characters, a lovely romance, and several intriguing mysteries, all in one gorgeous package." - Beth Morrey
"This moving, funny, and charming novel is reminiscent of Maeve Binchy; what an absolute joy it was to read." - Louise O'Neill
"With its rich cast of delightful characters, and a plot that swoops effortlessly from humour to tragedy and back again, The Lodgers is a warm embrace of a novel. A wonderfully life-affirming read." - Emma Rous
"Romantic, witty and very engaging. A heartwarming read." - Patricia Scanlan
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