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The heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE Three unlikely friends. A lot of scones. One chance to save the community... The 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. This 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. But 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? Full of wisdom and warmth, The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story about unlikely friendships, growing old disgracefully, and coming together to save the things we love... *** Praise for Joanna Nell: 'Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming' - Woman & Home 'A gentle, warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud 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 The Lido 'A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends - I loved The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village with all its wit, wisdom and spirit' - Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me