THE LIDO

Set in present day Brixton, this novel tells the story of an unlikely friendship. Kate, a 26 year old woman is feeling lost and lonely in London and in life. Rosemary, an 86 year old widow is nostalgic for the past in a present day world which she struggles to understand.

Brought together by the imminent closure of the Lido they galvanise themselves, and eventually the local community they are part of, to fight against the overwhelming power of the Council and the financial cuts required. Slowly we hear Rosemary's heartwarming story of growing up in Brixton, and how she found the love of her life, George, by the Lido all those years ago. And as the novel progresses so does the bond between Kate and Rosemary. Regardless if they win or not, each woman's life will be changed forever by the love only true friendship can give.

Libby Page works in marketing and moonlights as a writer. She graduated from The London College of Fashion with a BA in Fashion Journalism before going on to work as a journalist at the Guardian. After writing, her second passion is outdoor swimming. Libby lives in London where she enjoys finding new swimming spots and pockets of community within the city.