My Review: I enjoyed this book so much, it’s well written, funny, sad and above all it’s about caring for each other. Connie and Matilda are ages apart but both don’t like people and prefer their own company. We also meet two goats called Lorelai and Rory who are incredibly important to the story and mental health aspects that demonstrate how much comfort and support an animal can give to a person. We also meet care workers, social workers, friendly and helpful neighbours such as Jamie and Martin. I adore that the Gilmore Girls are referenced a number of times, I love that show. The mention of various Archangels also had me wrapped into the story more, as I love angels so much. Absolutely recommend this book, I have it in Paperback and Audio, the narrator is also wonderful. If you love the idea of two loners forming an unlikely friendship and community spirit, then this is the book for you. A fabulous read, keep some tissues close by.

The Women Who Wouldn’t Leave
‘A lovely book about two feisty and at times funny women, who stole my heart and had me rooting for them from the very beginning. A heartwarming, uplifting read that would be perfect for book clubs or just curling up with in the garden on a sunny afternoon. Utterly, utterly fabulous!’ Faith Hogan

A gripping and uplifting new novel by the author of BA Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month Patience.

Connie Darke is trying to run away from the traumas in her past, and it’s led her home, to the small rural council estate she left almost 20 years earlier.

Matilda Reynolds has spent most of her long life in the Worcestershire village of Stonecastle, and she’s content there, with her animals and her solitude. Until a fall lands her in hospital, and Matilda has to turn to her strange young neighbour Connie for help looking after her home.

Out of their tentative arrangement, each woman gains a new sense of community. But before long, that community comes under threat when the council decides to sell the estate, to make way for expensive developments.

Connie and Matilda are determined to fight for their home, whatever it takes…
Purchase Links
UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Who-Wouldnt-Leave-ebook/dp/B0BJZXCS8X/
US – https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Wouldnt-Leave-ebook/dp/B0BJZXCS8X/
Author Bio –
Victoria Scott has been a journalist for longer than she wants to acknowledge, working for outlets including the BBC, Al Jazeera, Time Out and the Telegraph.
She lives on a Thames island with her husband and two children and a cat called Alice, and when she’s not writing she’s a university lecturer, freelance journalist and copywriter.
Victoria Scott’s first novel, Patience, was the Booksellers Association Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month.
You can follow Victoria on Twitter @toryscott and on Instagram @VictoriaScottAuthor
https://www.toryscott.com/
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