Old Girls Go Off the Rails

A BRAND NEW feel-good story of friendship, mischief and adventure for 2026

De: Maddie Please

Narrado por: Penelope Freeman

A BRAND NEW hilarious, uplifting read, full of friendship and fun - from BESTSELLER Maddie Please✨ Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Kate Galley and Dee MacDonald!

A one way ticket to misadventure! 🚂🎟️💼

When Lizzie Stevens was eighteen, life took a wrong turn. While her best friends Harriet and Anna went interrailing across Europe, Lizzie stayed behind—shunted into a dusty bank job and a sensible life that never quite got back on track.

Now sixty-four, freshly divorced from terminally dull Freddie and wondering how she ended up here, Lizzie is unexpectedly reunited with the friends who left her behind. This time, she’s not missing the train.

Their plan? A gloriously reckless rail adventure across Europe. The women are older, allegedly wiser, and considerably less flexible—but their bags are packed and they’re ready to depart.

Yet once the train pulls out of Worcester, it’s clear this journey won’t be smooth. Old secrets derail fond memories, Harriet and Anna barely tolerate each other, and Lizzie discovers the trip she idolised for decades wasn’t quite first-class.

As they rattle from city to city - Paris to Venice before embarking on a cruise along the Croatian coast - the old girls are fuelled by laughter and questionable decisions. And Lizzie begins to realise it’s never too late to change direction—and that the best adventures are the ones without a timetable.

All aboard for another hilarious and heartwarming adventure with bestselling author Maddie Please

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

(P)2026 Boldwood Books

Boring

I felt like I was listening to a tour guide, but missing out on actually seeing the scenery. There wasn't much to the story but boring conversations and descriptions what they were eating or touring.

Humor

The views of the aged. I relate with them. I enjoy their humor and their taking control of life

Great, relaxing summer read

Great, relaxing summer read. I’ve read all the books in this series , and none have disappointed.

Boring

Unfortunately this book was boring. There wasn't much story. All they did was ride trains and complain. I tuned out for periods and I didn't miss anything. Also the ladies are only 64. The narrator made them sound 84 with one foot in the grave. I like the premise and title but they sure didn't go "off the rails".