Whenever You’re Ready
Whenever You’re Ready by Trish Bolton, published by Allen & Unwin on January 30, 2024, is a 320-page novel that explores the lives of three women navigating the aftermath of a sudden loss. The story centers on Lizzie, Alice, and Margot, each facing personal crossroads as they grapple with the impact of an unexpected death. As they reflect on their pasts and consider their futures, the narrative delves into themes of friendship and the complexities of their intertwined lives.
Readers will find a moving portrayal of the characters’ journeys as they confront secrets and the realities of aging. Lizzie’s discovery of a long-held secret challenges her understanding of her relationships, while Alice’s vibrant exterior masks her precarious situation. Margot, despite her seemingly perfect life, comes to terms with her unresolved past. Whenever You’re Ready presents a thoughtful examination of the experiences of older women, highlighting their resilience and the bonds of friendship amidst life’s challenges.
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A love letter to the lives of older women, Whenever You’re Ready is a moving and perceptive novel about three women searching for a way forward in the wake of a sudden loss.
‘Tender, warm-hearted and wise.’ Toni Jordan
‘Each of the women in this novel feels like she could be a friend.’ Sophie Green
An unexpected death finds Lizzie, Alice and Margot at various crossroads in their lives, torn between looking back and moving on.
Lizzie is reeling from her discovery of a decades-old secret that changes everything she thought she knew about her friends, her family and her marriage. Alice has always been the good-time girl, as charismatic presenting the weather on television as she is working as a life model. But decades of piecemeal gigs have left her with a rapidly unravelling safety net. Meanwhile, Lizzie’s perfectionist daughter Margot is realising that, despite having built herself a faultlessly curated life, she hasn’t put her troubled past behind her as neatly as she thought she had.
Whenever You’re Ready is a sweetly wise and gently wistful novel about the secrets and seasons of three intertwined lives.
‘Bolton is a natural-born storyteller and her debut novel is a gift to us all.’ Lee Kofman
‘Social commentary shot through with wicked humour. I loved it.’ Lucy Treloar
‘Engaging, moving and full of heart.’ Suzanne Leal
‘Trish Bolton renders visible the complex lives of older women who are so often invisible in our culture. A page-turner of a novel.’ Sian Prior
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