The Marmalade Diaries
by Ben Aitken
Published by Icon Books
Price £16.99
Pages 336
ISBN 9781785788130
At 84 and newly widowed, Winnie would like a live-in companion, someone who could help with the shopping, do some cooking and offer tips on the crossword. Ben is 34 and looking for somewhere to live. When he sees an advertisement for a Wimbledon house share for just £200 a month, it looks ideal.
In November 2020 he moves in, just days before lockdown 2.0 comes into force. As they spend more time than expected in each other’s company, the friendship that grows makes a wonderful read. Winnie is a real character, quirky and fun, and Ben writes with wit and charm.
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