The beginning of Janet, Viv and Zeldas friendship could not have been less promising

Navigating their new lives as widows, the three women venture to the same dreary bereavement group in a chilly church hall. But what bonds them is not their shared predicament, but instead how quickly they all decide to flee the depressing gathering, choosing instead to share a bottle of wine. The Three Muscat-eers is born.

The women may be down but theyre not out; in their sixties but certainly not past it. They agree a mission: to find fulfilment as single women and recover their joie de vivre. And as they start to feel ready to face the world again, the friends support each other to dive headlong into new hobbies, new adventures, and even to dip their toes into the wonderful world of dating again.

When one of the ladies gets life-changing news, theres only one thing for it. The Widows Wine Club closes rank, and its one for all and all for one. Because when they stick together, theres nothing the friends cant achieve.

A book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it! Adele Geras

Julia Jarmans debut novel is big-hearted, fantastically funny and joyfully warm. Perfect for all fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Kelly and Lucy Diamond.

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Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on. Katie Fforde

Three women meet as theyre choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it! Adele Geras

What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julias writing is a sparkling delight. Sophie Hannah