How Flora Finds Her Fabulous

How Flora Finds Her Fabulous takes you on a global adventure of lottery-winning proportions, from the kitchen sink to self-discovery.

Poignant and heartwarming – Flora's journey will make you laugh and cry. The perfect summer read. Elizabeth Price

An uplifting journey of self-discovery, skilfully interwoven with touches of innocence, regret and romance... there's a little bit of Flora in all of us. Chandra Rodgers

Great fun. A roller-coaster ride that will have you laughing out loud. Julia Stone

1970, Coventry. Flora's never felt popular, pretty or clever. Even with the age gap and his unfortunate limp, Jonny M with his semi in the suburbs is the best offer she's ever had. No. The only offer. A few outings and a knickerbocker glory were about all it took for her to say, 'Yes'.

The reality of John settles like a coat of dust on the mismatched furniture. She must stick to his housework rota, his meal plan and only spend the housekeeping allowance. There's no room for 'chitter-chatter' or 'women's nonsense'.

2005, still in Coventry, same house, same wallpaper. Flora has few life skills, no friends and a serious Jelly Babies habit when her miserable marriage comes to a shocking end. With no other plans for the future, she decides to complete the 'to-do' list her controlling husband had only ever dreamed of – a global adventure of lottery-winning proportions.

Accompanied by her new friend Marty, she's soon hurtling through a snow-sculpted wonderland towards the Kulusuk mountains, scuba diving in Belize and dancing the Wiffle Tree Reel with Smokey Brooks. With Marty giving her a makeover and a few hunter-flirting tips, she feels ready to begin dating. It's a bumpy road, littered with tears and a trampled heart, but finally, she meets her prince.

Or so she thinks.

When everything goes wrong, it goes catastrophically wrong. And where's Marty and his new boyfriend? Stranded and alone in South America, she must dig deep and be brave while the dream of happily ever after fades around her. With no passport or money, how will she find her way home, let alone find her fabulous and finally become the person she was always meant to be?

What readers are saying:

Flora's mid-life adventures are fabulous fun. Every late bloomer should read them! Anna Davidson

Absolutely brilliant, hysterical, and heartwarming. Anna Bierhaus

I loved Flora's adventure. A funny, engaging read which packs an emotional punch. Clare McVey

An epic journey into fabulousness - I was ready to pack my bags and embark on my own adventure after reading this. Shivanthi Sathanandan

Compelling and highly entertaining - a captivating story that will touch your heart. Anita Brandon

An impressive achievement - engaging, energetic and witty. Shelley Weiner