Contemporary
Frankie is framed and goes to prison for arson. Now she’s out on parole and is a long way from the comforts she once took for granted. Her sheltered worldview is painfully exposed as she embarks on a journey not only to fight back against her own injustice but also to strive for positive change in the lives of others.
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London socialite and political wife, Frankie, is framed by her husband and goes to prison for arson. Now she’s out on parole with few possessions beyond her clothes and is a long way from the comforts she once took for granted.
From her bedsit in a northern seaside boarding house, Frankie tries to build a new and simpler life, filled with genuine friendships. However, her new-found tranquillity is disrupted when anonymous messages start arriving urging her to ‘keep quiet’…
Unsure of how to handle these emerging threats, Frankie enlists the help of her new friend and fellow Sea View resident, Dot, who’s not the batty older lady she enjoys pretending to be. As a tangled web of lies and deceit begins to unravel, Frankie’s sheltered worldview is painfully exposed. She embarks on a journey not only to fight back against her own injustice but also to strive for positive change in the lives of others.
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I wanted to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your book, Frankie & Dot! Your story of resilience, intrigue, and the power of true friendship is incredibly compelling. Frankie’s journey from betrayal to self-discovery, combined with Dot’s unexpected wisdom, makes for a gripping and inspiring read. I have no doubt that Frankie & Dot will resonate deeply with readers who love suspenseful, character-driven stories filled with emotional depth and redemption.
I grew up in NW UK so, for me, this well-written book conjured up fond images of cloudy, windy beaches with lots of scavenging seagulls. I really liked how Rosie Radcliffe jumps between brief summaries of what happened to fast forward you to the next riveting and detailed section; the balance is perfect. The main characters are well developed and I was drawn into the plots twists and turns and left really wanting to know what happens next. I developed real empathy with Frankie and I want to know more about Dot! A great read - buy it!
I devoured it last night (staying up way too late to finish it). It was a great insight into what it's like for people who have a bleak outlook regardless of how that came about. But it's also fun with some great characters in there and a heartwarming tale to boot. What a fab book, I loved the writing style and really empathised with the characters.
I had a lovely time reading this over the holidays with mulled wine and mince pies to accompany it, and really enjoyed it. It was paced really well and kept me turning the page. I hope there will be a sequel in the works, Frankie and Dot are such a great pairing and I could see them as a TV duo teaming up to tackle challenges and solve mysteries brought to them by visitors to the support service who wouldn't otherwise be able to get help. I definitely want to know more about Dot's backstory and see more of Frankie's growth. Straddling her very different past and present lives and the conflicts that arise are perfect TV material too! We're living in tough times and it's so important to shine a light on those very real hardships.
“Witty and wicked” Frankie is devastated to be convicted for something she didn't do. After prison she can't return to the London cosmopolitan life she used to have, and ends up in a bedsit in a northern seaside town. There, with the help of Auntie Dot, she rediscovers the value of true friendship and begins to build on some shaky foundations. But the past keeps coming back to haunt her and Dot (who is not all she seems) has got her back when things get dicey. A rattling good read and some awesome characters. Recommended.
