A novel inspired by Little Women, set around MANCHESTER
GIVEAWAY! – 3 copies of The Women Who Ran Away by Sheila O’Flanagan (France / Spain)
23rd August 2020
UK only GIVEAWAY
We are absolutely DELIGHTED to offer 3 copies of Sheila O’Flanagan’s new novel The Women Who Ran Away, set through France and Spain as our giveaway this week. It’s a brilliant read!
Deira isn’t the kind of woman to steal a car. Or drive to France alone with no plan. But then, Deira didn’t expect to be single. Or to suddenly realise that the only way she can get the one thing she wants most is to start breaking every rule she lives by.
Grace has been sent on a journey by her late husband, Ken. She doesn’t really want to be on it but she’s following his instructions, as always. She can only hope that the trip will help her to forgive him. And then – finally – she’ll be able to let him go.
Brought together by unexpected circumstances, Grace and Deira find that it’s easier to share secrets with a stranger, especially in the shimmering sunny countryside of Spain and France. But they soon find that there’s no escaping the truth, whether you’re running away from it or racing towards it . . .
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Second – share with us in the Comments below where you would love to run away to (even for just a few days of R & R). Do this by midnight, Saturday 5th September and the first three names will the winners!!! UK ENTRY ONLY.
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The winners are:
Katie.Fish
Aspella
Sarah342
Congratulations everyone!
Id love to run away to a hotel anywhere. I just fancy some pampering,
I’d like to run away to the seaside.
I would love to run away to Canada <3
I would love to escape to the Isle of Skye in Scotland for a break.
Rural Japan
I would love to runaway to Scotland.
I would love to run away to Cyprus, love the beaches, the food, the people and all that sunshine!
Definitely Hawaii
I would run away to the beautiful, magical, musical, romantic city of Vienna. I left a bit of my soul there so I could return and find it someday.
I would run away to the Isle of Skye, I always wanted to visit
I’d run away to the seaside
If only for one day
I’d act like I was 6 again
And on the beach I’d play
I’d build the biggest castle
And skim stones on the sea
I’d like to take that time away
Then go back to being me
Port Issac in Cornwall. I would love to stay in Doc Martin country and it has such stunning scenery 🙂
I’d love to be on a beach, the sun on my back as I devour a book 🙂
I would run away to the Holy Island off Anglesey.
Right now, absolutely anywhere that isn’t here! Somewhere out of the way, getting back to nature really appeals so I’d choose one of the Scottish islands
I would love to run away to the Maldives, just to lie on a white sandy beach and swim in the turquoise sea – definitely without the kids though!
I would love to runaway to cottage in the woods, with a wood burning fire, a bookshelf full of books and board games and a kitchen full of food. Peace, calm, tranquility. Along with walking, reading and food. My bliss.
I’d love to runaway to one of the remote Scottish Islands for some peace and quiet, taking in nature and avoiding all social media etc!
At the moment I would love to runaway to a deserted island – peace and tranquility without the dreaded Corona virus
At the moment I would love to runaway to a deserted island – along with peace and tranquility there would be no dreaded Corona virus
I would run away to Tanzania, Marambio Tented Camp near lake Manyara. I would spend all day watching the wildlife from the pool.
I would love to run away to the Flintshire Library B&Bs in Wales!
I would love to run away to Norway with my husband Matt. I have been there a couple of times (one being my honeymoon) and we sat under a magical Aurora filled sky almost every night. It was perfect.
I love to run away to Portmeirion in North Wales. Love the peace and quiet after the day visitors leave.
I’d love to run away to Santiago de Chile. A touch of Latin America meets Perth, Western Australia and Mediterranean cafes meets South American edge.
I would love to escape these four walls to be by the sea, the wilder the better. North Yorkshire coast may not be that exotic, but fish & chips and the noise of seagulls would be a nice change from urban life.
I would love to run away from all the bad luck in my life to a nice warm country where i can try to forget it all. Somewhere like Malta or Mexico
I’d love to escape to anywhere warm at the moment! I love Eilat, Southern Israel
I would love to escape to the Hawaiian Islands and in particular Maui I would go to the top of the Haleakala volcano and watch the sunrise
Mexico! Relive my honeymoon
I’d love to run away to Herefordshire to stroll through the towns and villages and picnic by the river.
Anywhere with some nice warm sunshine and no rain
I would run away to the coast, or ideally an island. Would love a trip to Orkney to see the history there
I’d go to a beach in Thailand
I would go to see my sister in France 🙂
I would run away to Grenada and soak up the sun.
Just a couple of days in Mawgan Porth Cornwall would suit me just fine if I ran away, I know I wouldn’t get lost lost there anywhere else i’d get lost on my own and never be seen again!
I would love to run away to the beautiful Isle of Wight which is just a short ferry ride from me. It always feels like I’ve taken a step back in time when I go there.
I’d love to run and have a few days away on the the northumberland coast seeing my best friend who lives so far from me!
Would love to run away to the Isles of Scilly for a few days of escapism. Quiet relaxation, walking and swimming perfect!
I would live to go to Florida for abit of sun and theme park action
I would love to run away to a hotel, anywhere, just to have someone else.do the cooking for a long weekend!
Would love to run to Vancouver Island and stare at the ocean for hours.
If I ever need to run away or get a few days away I always go to my Nans house where I’m loved & spoiled. Any problem becomes smaller after she’s helped me figure it out.
I would love to run away to a beautiful island in Palawan, the Philippines. I’d spend all day swimming in the sea and eat lots of fresh seafood 😀
i would love to run away to the carribean. Calm, tranquility and beautiful scenery
Just as far as the nearest beach where I would sit and read all day long watching the tide go in and out x
jUST A FEW DAYS IN SOUTH WALES, BARRY ISLAND WOULD BE PREFECT…. O MY
I would love to run away to Kyoto, Japan and spend time strolling through the shrines & temples.
I would love to run away to Lake Garda in Italy, it is one of the most picturesque places I have ever visited
I would love to run away to India, for a bit of vibrancy, culture and living!!
We would love to visit Denmark for its beautiful beaches & countryside, as we’ve already visited Copenhagen. My husband has been working 7 days a week during the summer & he needs the break!
Love to run away to the emerald isle – green freedom joy and love …….
I would love to runaway to Spain on a road trip but I think it will be a long time before that could happen. It sounds like this book would help me do just that whilst sitting in my armchair. Crossing my fingers.
Hello, I would runaway to a cabin on a lake somewhere in Canada as I’d imagaine it would be lovely and tranquil. Thank you for the chance to win.
Would love to run away to the very north of Scotland, it is on my wish list be never made it yet.
I would love to run away to Hotel Torridor on the shore of Loch Torridor in Scotland. I watched a program on this hotel and it was portrayed as absolute bliss. It is set in the middle of nowhere in large grounds which you could walk. Along with plenty of seating areas for you to sit and take in the peace and quiet providing plenty of opportunity for precious book reading and become one with the world.
I would love to run away to a remote cottage next to a Scottish Loch and read with no distractions. Absolute bliss.
I’d love to go to Denmark
I’d love to escape to Italy and immerse myself in Roman history.
The Women who Ran Away by Sheila O’Flanagan
I would love to run away to Remoulins in the South of France. It is a favourite place to stay for us. We take our caravan there and stay at La Sousta camp site amongst Scots Pines on the side of the River Garde. Near the UNESCO site of the Pont du Gard. A magical place.
Croatia – but not right now! The Plitvice Lakes look stunning.
I Would love to run away to Lake Como. Italy is my favourite place.
I’d like to run away to Dorset, to a place where I could just read books and watch the sea.
Me and David-Allan xx
I’d like to return to French Guyana – sleeping in a hammock in the Amazon Forest – nothing like it!
Can’t wait to escape to a beach hut in Somerset.
I’d like to run away for a few days to a quiet Greek island. Every getaway of my 70 years has been either with or to family members. I love them to bits but the chance to be on my own for a few days…..Bliss!
Scarborough, always loved going there as a kid!
Anywhere covid free – so the moon? With books, plenty of tea and maybe a torch!
I would run away to Croatia! Am missing the sea badly & the Adriatic is so beautiful!
Was even thinking I might get there…before quarantine hit Croatia!
I would escape to a remote Scottish Island so I could not be found!
Anywhere in Greece
New Zealand – beautiful country, never been but would so love to.
I’d run away to my fave place in the world, Gozo x
Nowhere exotic really, just a place that I associate with a happy time and was too young to know what life had in store. So, as child about 9 – 11 we used to go on family holidays to a static caravan at beautiful Woolacombe with a clubhouse. Another family came with us and it had everything you could want as a kid – a fair, games room, evening disco and the excitement of all being crammed into a caravan,!