The Highland Hens

By: Judy Leigh

Narrated by: Phyllida Nash

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson

In the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons.

Hamish has inherited his mother’s musical talents, Fin is the responsible brother, and Angus has the complicated and brooding personality to match his dashing good looks.

But what all the brothers share is a concern that their beloved mother is living in her memories of her days on stage, while letting her present days pass her by.

Jess Oliver is at a turning point. Amicably divorced after years of being married, this trip to the Highlands is a first taste of independence. It isn’t long before the beauty and hospitality of Scotland captures her heart.

When Mimi and Jess’s paths cross, a friendship is formed that will change both women’s lives. And as together they find ways to look forward instead of to the past, long forgotten dreams are within reach, and every new day is fresh with possibilities.

Take a trip to the Highlands with Judy Leigh for an unforgettable story of glorious pasts and fabulous futures, of love, friendship, family and fun. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.

©2022 Boldwood Books (P)2022 Boldwood Books

Critic reviews

"Lovely...a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy." (Cathy Hopkins bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List)

Surprisingly flat

I’ve read a few of Judy Leigh’s books and this is the only one so far that was just flat. It doesn’t have the spark of her others. The characters and scenes just flatline. I persisted with it, thinking it has to find its footing at any moment and turn it around, but then it was over. Perhaps the narrator was part of the problem, as she seemed to cast a blanket of melancholy over the story. It’s not a terrible story, mind you - just not a particularly exciting or interesting one.

Sweet Book, silly titled.

Sweet family story. Good performance. Almost didn’t choose it because the title sounds like a raunchy weekend. The title doesn’t do it any favors.

Did not want it to end!

All of her books are good, but I did not want this to end! Wonderful characters and great story.

Love her stories!

Thank you for the warmth and pleasure your characters and storylines bring to me! Gracias.

made me think of my mom

I enjoyed the story and the way Meme and Isabella just live life. You need to enjoy life and not worry about what others say. Memes memories are what kept her going. My mom was more like Isabella live life your days are numbered. And that she did.