Close Knit

A Novel

De: Jenny Colgan

Narrado por: Eilidh Beaton

Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious and romantic summer novel set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles, by beloved New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.

In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre, a proud island girl by birth. Her social circle is small but tight: family and friends, particularly the women in her knitting circle. In the whitewashed cottages of their hometown, everyone knows everyone, and the ladies of the knitting circle know more than most. In a place of long dark winters and geographic isolation, the knitting circle is a precious source of gossip, home, laughter, and comfort for them all. And while she knits, Gertie’s busily plotting what to do with the rest of her life.

When Gertie develops a crush on Callum Frost, who owns the local airline, she dares herself to take a job as an air stewardess on the little plane that serves the local islands. Terrifying at first, the sixteen-seat puddle jumper also offers the first taste of real freedom she’s ever known. Will Gertie’s future lie in the skies? Or will she need to go further afield to find the adventure she craves?

©2024 Jenny Colgan (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Such delightful characters

What I love about Jenny Colgan’s books are the distinctive characters. They are unique and relatable and charming! The ensemble of them always works so well together. This story draws you into their world, as well. A very sweet read!

Exciting story and wonderful telling of it

Really love this series and these characters - this one was extra exciting with multiple stories in one!

Jenny Colgan never disappoints

As usual, Jenny Colgan is the perfect escape. It is 100 degrees outside but I am just transported to a tiny Scottish island where all the people are lovely and the landscape is beautiful. I love the wholesome world that Jenny Colgan always creates.

The characters were fabulous!

Love Jenny Colgan books and this was one was just as enjoyable as any I have read.

I love how all stories are interrwined

Jenny Colgan is truly one of my favourite authors. I love how all the books sprinkle stories from their other books and the Scottish islands. Always a joy to listen to while I crochet.❤️

great story

great book, loved it 👍🏻 I definitely didn't want to stop listening, loved the local touches

I love a knitting story

Tha narrator had the accents down, but Ian & Struen sounded alike. The story had a coming of age thread and Gertie went from a timid shop girl to a woman living her dream

Another wonderful book thank you Jenny!

This particular book has a very slow start, and build slowly all throughout the book.
This completely matches the arc of the character Gertie, who goes through many changes throughout the story. It had a really good ending and lots of surprises that I was not expecting from the beginning of the book. Well worth your attention.

Excellent story and characters

Warm, very funny, interesting- another win from Jenny Colgan. My favorite narrator too. More please.

Enjoyable story & with character detail

The narrator is so pleasant to listen to. The story isn’t a heavy read/listen but it captured my imagination.