Old Ducks Take Flight: A BRAND NEW feel-good story of friendship, mischief and adventure for 2026

The Old Ducks are back! Discover the next BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud relatable read from Maddie Please, BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Go Greek

When Helen Irving agrees to join her friend Juliette on a trip to Cyprus for a sixtieth birthday celebration, she’s looking forward to sunshine, good food and a welcome escape from her obligations back home.

What she’s not expecting is Sam Rivers.

Years ago, Sam was the man her ex-husband blamed for everything that went wrong in his life. Now, thanks to a freak snowstorm in the Troodos mountains, Helen finds herself stranded alone with a man she’s spent her whole life resenting, while the rest of the party are stuck miles away.

As mishaps and late-night conversations bring them closer, Helen begins to realise that Sam is not the man she thought she knew. But after a difficult marriage and a lifetime of putting others first, can she finally take a chance on her own happiness?

A warm, uplifting and laugh-out-loud story about friendship, second chances and discovering that it’s never too late to fall in love. Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Dee Macdonald and Kate Galley.

Praise for Maddie Please:

'Sea, sunshine, romance and fabulous characters; Maddie's light touch and sense of fun will lift your spirits!' Bestselling author Judy Leigh

'Warm, funny and poignant with engaging characters, it reminds us that you’re never too old for fun, romance and to learn new things!' Bestselling author Karen King

'A new lease of life under the Greek sun. As fresh and delicious as chilled retsina!' Sunday Times Bestselling author Phillipa Ashley

'For a book that’s as cheering and restorative as a long lunch with your very best friend, Maddie Please is the author you need to know!' Bestselling author Chris Manby

'Genuine and life-affirming…a wonderful, lighthearted novel about how it is never too late to find happiness.’ Bestselling author Kitty Wilson

'A heart-warming story filled with friendship and fun. It's official - I want to be an Old Duck!' Bestselling author Maisie Thomas

© 2026 Boldwood Books (E-bog): 9781836560487

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E-bog: 16. november 2026