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Growing old disgracefully and having a grand old time…

Billy and Dawnie may be in their seventies, but that won’t stop them taking chances or starting again. Their grown-up children have families and lives of their own, so now it’s Billy and Dawnie’s turn, and a life near the sea in Devon beckons.

But the residents of Margot Street (or Maggot Street as Dawnie insists on calling it), don’t quite know what to make of their new neighbours. Billy’s loud, shiny and huge Harley Davidson looks out of place next to the safe and sensible Honda Jazz next door, and Dawnie’s never-ending range of outrageous wigs and colourful clothes, means she’s impossible to miss.

As new friendships are formed and new adventures are shared, Billy and Dawnie start winning their neighbours’ affection. And when life teaches them all a terrible lesson, the folks of Margot Street are determined to live every day as if it’s their last.

Judy Leigh returns with a soul-warming, rib-tickling, timeless tale of true love, true friendship and happy-ever-afters.

Praise for Judy Leigh:

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson

'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List

'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left

Length: 342 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English

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ASIN : B08DN4BPPC
Publisher : Boldwood Books (3 December 2020)
Language : English
File size : 768 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 342 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1838895728

Best Sellers Rank: 618 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 3 in Humour (Kindle Store)
- 4 in Genre Fiction (Kindle Store)
- 6 in Women's Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Reviewed in Australia on 28 January 2021

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Unlike those quoted in the publicity blurb, I didn't find this book humorous, or uplifting. I continued reading waiting for a great denoument, and while there was certainly action towards the end, it was insufficient to dissipate the boredom the book engendered. I found a couple of the characters overdrawn and not particularly likeable. The emphasis on alcohol consumption on a daily basis became wearing. I found the book almost embarrassing in its depiction of over 70s English characters, and the repetitive outpouring of love between the two main characters somewhat" over the top"

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Simon Maxwell

Will put a smile on your face!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 February 2021

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A thoroughly enjoyable read, taking in places I visited as a child. This book brought a lump to my throat. It's so funny at times, but there are glimpses of sadness you know have changed the course of the characters' lives. What goes on behind closed doors? What makes one person grow old full of bitterness and another full of joy? Rich characters you get to know and care about. Who wants to grow old gracefully?

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carol hudson

Keep your sense of humour as you age

Reviewed in Australia on 1 April 2021

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Quirky funny and realistic specially from an already over the hiller

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Glenda May

Well written soft and positive story of growing older ungracefully

Reviewed in Australia on 13 March 2021

Wonderfully written, not deep but thoughtful book about ageing written from a female perspective. If you like nearly happy endings its for you.

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E.J.

Warm, funny, and highly entertaining

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2020

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This is the second book I have read by Judy Leigh (if you haven't read The Old Girls' Network then you are in for a treat!) and I can't wait to read more. In Heading Over the Hill, eccentric, hilarious retired couple Billy and Dawnie move to Margot Street (or 'Maggot Street' as Dawnie calls it!) much to the joy of many of their neighbours and to the dismay of one particular set. Age is just a number to Billy and Dawnie and they intend to grow old as disgracefully as possible. This novel has a wonderful cast of warm, funny and witty characters who kept me entertained throughout. Highly recommend.

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Peter Blaker

Her best yet!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2020

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The 'Never Too Late' theme is continually developing in Judy Leigh's hands. The characters are increasingly complex and engaging, and the comedic elements are balanced by the sensitive handling given to more serious storylines. It serves to remind that the Autumn of life is a time when nothing should be taken for granted, nothing should be left undone. This is an optimistic book, who knows whose life might be inspired and reignited next by reading it?
Her best yet!

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Wookman

A must read book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2021

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When Billy and Dawnie move into a rented house in ‘Maggot’ Street, as a base for their search for a dream home on the North Devon coast, their new neighbours are not impressed. Billy’s Harley Davidson and drum kit unloaded from the van on arrival get the curtains twitching and tongues wagging. Dawnie’s eclectic wardrobe and collection of wigs allow her change her appearance enough to make the curtain twitchers certain that they are living next door to a bigamist.
Far from dividing the community though, Billy and Dawnie become the catalyst that brings the community together. Through deft handling of comedy, poignancy and tragedy, Leigh brings the characters on Margot Street to life. We are offered the opportunity to understand and empathise with them all as the book fills in and develops their stories. Leigh’s ability to create wonderfully human characters with their range of qualities and flaws shines from the pages.
If you have read Judy Leigh before you will love Billy and Dawnie. If you haven’t, you should.

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linda brittan

Loved it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2021

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A lovely story that shows that even though we think we know people we don't really. The main characters were well written and you wanted to know what adventure they got into next.

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susan adshead

OK story, felt a bit let down.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2021

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The story started off well enough, but then I found it became irritating by the constant references to the family they had left behind. If they were that bothered about leaving their children, why move to a different part of the country? I also found the constant "my darling" too sugary at times. I kept hearing Jolene's voice from The Archers every time hubby referred to his wife as "my darling". That being said, I did think it was humorous in parts and I laughed at the different wigs, reminded me of Moira from Schitt's Creek. The old lady also made me laugh with her appetite for living her life in her 80s and penchant for Die Hard type of films. I think the author did a good job in developing all the friendships between the neighbours and showing how easy it is for people to judge a book by its cover, and in some cases get hold of the wrong end of the stick.

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