Is there a better setting in a book than Scotland? I swear I will read just about anything set in Scotland. The fact that this book was also heartwarming and funny just added to it so much.
The Silver-Haired Sisterhood by Judy Leigh
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction

‘We’re celebrating life,’ Rose said. ‘Life, every single minute of it. Tell me, girls - is there ever anything better to celebrate than that?’

Five years after seventy-something Tess jetted off to Paris with her best friends, Jen, Rose, Della and Pam - the Five French Hens - for Jen’s hen do, a lot has changed. Prospective groom Eddie has been given the heave-ho, Tess’s husband has been sent packing and the Hens are making the most of their golden years.

But Tess is stuck in a rut. Rather than embrace her independence, she watches on as Rose wows Paris, Jen explores Iceland and Pam heads to Greece. But when tragedy strikes Della, Tess is shaken into action. They both need a change of scenery and longing to see the Northern Lights, they head to the Highlands of Scotland and the magical Isle of Skye.

There Tess and Della get more than they bargained for. Along with stunning scenery and breathtaking history, they find new friends, grand adventures and even romance. And when they’re joined by the other Hens, together they start plotting a fabulous new future for them all.

Travel with Judy Leigh to the magical Highlands in this uplifting, joyous and funny tale of friendships and new beginnings. This is the perfect feel-good story for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James.

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Judy Leigh delivers a heartwarming gem with The Silver-Haired Sisterhood, a celebration of living life to the fullest at any age. With a seventy-seven-year-old leading lady and a vibrant cast of similarly spirited friends—like the indomitable eighty-year-old Rose—this story reminds us that age is just a number and it’s our outlook on life that truly matters.

Through the characters’ journeys, Leigh shows that it’s never too late for new adventures. Life’s challenges are inevitable, but how we face them defines us. Some characters wrestle with grief—one finding warmth in cherished memories, another drowning in survivor’s guilt and alcohol until an epiphany sparks change. Leigh’s message is clear: mistakes don’t define us; what matters is who we choose to be moving forward. Out of hardship, there is always hope.

Set against the stunning backdrop of a snowy December on the Isle of Skye, Leigh’s vivid descriptions transport readers, immersing them in the beauty and serenity of the landscape. The novel also highlights the power of friendship—“the family you choose”—and the joy of second chances, proving that while we can’t change the past, tomorrow is filled with possibilities.

This uplifting tale will warm your heart, make you smile, and leave you inspired. Judy Leigh’s storytelling is as beautiful as ever, and The Silver-Haired Sisterhood is a testament to her ability to craft novels that resonate deeply with readers. I can’t get enough of her work!

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