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The Lido - Libby Page

The Lido

By: Libby Page

Paperback | 18 April 2019 | Edition Number 1

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A joyous feel-good debut novel about community, love, friendship and outdoor swimming.

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller

Meet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...


Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George.

Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it.

So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community.

About the Author

Libby Page wrote The Lido while working in marketing and moonlighting as a writer. The Lido has sold in over twenty territories around the world and film rights have been sold to Catalyst Global Media. After writing, Libby's second passion is outdoor swimming. Libby lives in London where she enjoys finding new swimming spots and pockets of community within the city.
Industry Reviews
A joyous and uplifting debut - SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man

The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Independent

This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year - Grazia

Brimming with charm and compassion - Daily Express

A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action - Stylist

Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut

Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page

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