{"product_id":"the-tea-ladies-of-st-judes-hospital","title":"The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree unlikely friends. A lot of scones. One chance to save the community... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria is the heart of St Jude's Hospital. For over fifty years the beloved Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers who serve up a kind word and sympathetic ear along with tea and scones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis summer the St Jude's Tea Ladies include Hilary the stalwart Manageress who has worked her way up through the ranks; Jo the latest recruit who drives Hilary mad by arriving late every day; and seventeen-year-old Chloe the daughter of two successful surgeons who is volunteering during the holidays. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure the unlikely trio must put aside their differences. As they the secrets and sorrows they have in common the women grow closer - but can they bring the community together and save the day?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eFull of wisdom and warmth \u003ci\u003eThe Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeously poignant hilarious story about unlikely friendships growing old disgracefully and coming together to save the things we love...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Joanna Nell: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hugely entertaining . . . \u003cb\u003efunny and heart-warming\u003c\/b\u003e' - Woman \u0026amp; Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003egentle warm-hearted\u003c\/b\u003e book that had me rooting for all the characters and \u003cb\u003elaughing out loud\u003c\/b\u003e at points. A book that shows it is never too late to learn how to live to make new friends and to fall in love.' - Libby Page author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lido\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ewarm and touching\u003c\/b\u003e story with a cast of characters who became my friends - I loved \u003ci\u003eThe Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village\u003c\/i\u003e with all its \u003cb\u003ewit wisdom and spirit\u003c\/b\u003e' - Katie Marsh author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rest of Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026gt;","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787474235571,"sku":"9781399702706","price":920.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/blk_imp_17477374349781399702706.jpg?v=1762819989","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/the-tea-ladies-of-st-judes-hospital","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}