The Family Holiday

Paperback Published on: 25/06/2020
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Synopsis

Cosy up in the Cotswolds with the heartwarming new novel that will make you laugh, cry and feel truly uplifted, from the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy selection Love, Iris
'Wisdom, warmth and wit in a sumptuous setting - you won't be able to tear yourself away' Veronica Henry

'Perfect to cuddle up with and escape from reality for a while' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review

'I loved this book' Katie Fforde
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The only gift Charlie wants for his 80th birthday is his family all together again.

Ever since his wife Daphne passed away, and the children grew up into their own busy lives, it's felt like they've drifted apart.

So he's invited them all on a family holiday - their first in years.

And by some miracle, everyone has said yes.

Ten days all together in the Cotswolds . . . how hard can it be?
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'Tender, thoughtful and heartrending. The Chamberlains remind us of the strength and comfort of family bonds' Beth Morrey

'The Family Holiday is a perfect read for those who can't be with our own families or go on holiday to get away from them' Red Online

'An utterly absorbing multi-generational tale . . . her best yet. I adored it' Penny Parkes

'With a charming storyline, a fantastic mix of characters and beautifully written prose, this book is perfect' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review

'A fantastic feel good read about family, love, trust, letting go and moving on' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review

Praise for Elizabeth Noble:

'Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble' Sunday Express

'Witty, pacy and immediately engaging' Glamour

'Noble is a mistress of the tearjerking message of love'Express

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405934541
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 298g
  • Languages: English

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The Family Holiday
Absorbing family saga
Charlie invites his family to spend ten days in a country house, to celebrate his 80th birthday. There’s Nick, left to bring up three small children after ... READ MORE
MrsElsie
The Family Holiday
An emotionally insightful but slightly bland story about the messiness of family life.
An emotionally insightful but slightly bland story about the messiness of family life Still mourning the loss of his beloved wife Daphne, elderly widower... READ MORE
Elite Reviewing Group
The Family Holiday
Wise & Wonderful
Charlie Chamberlain will soon be turning eighty. Widowed for ten years, he still misses his wife Daphne and frets that because of her death the family has ... READ MORE
Bridget East
The Family Holiday
An emotional yet light easy summer read
A character driven and emotional story of one family and how they deal with loss, grief and personal life changing events.  I found myself 'welling up' on ... READ MORE
@SezzThomas
The Family Holiday
Family Reunion
The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble is a perfect example of a wonderfully written family story. The characterisation is faultless, enabling the reader t... READ MORE
Alice Anderson
The Family Holiday
Family Drama
Charlie's 80th birthday is approaching and he decides to rent a large house and invite all his family. There's Nick and his three children, his wife had pa... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Family Holiday
Great characters
Charlie gathers his family together to celebrate his 80th birthday...his 3 children all have their issues and there are tensions within the family but Char... READ MORE
Alex Cadoux
The Family Holiday
Easy summer read
An easy read, however, I found it to be lacking in depth and full of cliched characters. The writing style was light and breezy. Although not my cup of tea... READ MORE
Headinabook
The Family Holiday
Written with the author's customary warmth and tenderness
An Elizabeth Noble book is a bit like a warm hug. It envelops you completely and makes you feel all fuzzy inside. Would you want to go on holiday with you... READ MORE
Nicola
The Family Holiday
Gentle Uplifting Read
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle read, thoroughly uplifting and just what we need in these trying virus times. Pl... READ MORE
Grey Lady
The Family Holiday
family holiday
This book is easy reading tells of different reactions to being invited to an older persons birthday when you and your family do not know as much about ea... READ MORE
orps
The Family Holiday
Elizabeth Noble at her best
This is a lovely book, with believable and likeable characters. It follows the story of Charlie, who has booked a country house for ten days to celebrate h... READ MORE
Morag  Drummond
The Family Holiday
Loved it!
This was a delightful story of family life. All the ups and downs, agreements and disagreements, problems and solutions. All were present during their holi... READ MORE
Patricia Moren
The Family Holiday
Family struggles
This is an in depth description of a family with communication problems, who join together to celebrate the 80th birthday of patriarch Charlie. i picked up... READ MORE
Jen1010
The Family Holiday
The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble a charming four-star read
The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble a charming four-star read. This is an emotional and profound read, but I did find that it could have had a few chunks... READ MORE
Sara Oxton
The Family Holiday
The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble
With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the arc, which I have enjoyed reading. The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble was an easy feel good read, a ... READ MORE
Christine Rennie