--- product_id: 66198907 title: "The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances" price: "72.38 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66198907-the-runaway-wife-a-laugh-out-loud-feel-good-novel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances **Price:** 72.38 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances - **How much does it cost?** 72.38 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66198907-the-runaway-wife-a-laugh-out-loud-feel-good-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ‘ Hilarious! I loved every page… ' Dawn at Crooks on Books One evening in early August, while mashing the potatoes for dinner, Connie McColl decides she’s had enough… Connie is tired of solving one family crisis after another - usually involving her unruly grandchildren - while her husband Roger spends all day at his beloved golf course. Surely it must be time for her to shake off her apron and start living again? So Connie packs a bag, gets in her little green car and drives off... As Connie journeys from England to Scotland on an unexpected adventure, she finally begins to rediscover herself. And she starts to wonder, will she ever be ready to return home? Or will this summer change her life forever? The Runaway Wife is an inspiring and joyously uplifting novel about being true to yourself. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this book is for you. What readers are saying about The Runaway Wife : ‘ A warm, funny, brilliant read! I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you’re never too old to have an adventure! I LOVED the ending!!!! ’ Sue Watson ‘I was laughing out loud… totally did not see the ending coming! WOWSERS! 5 stars for me! ’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘ OMG! What a touching and inspirational book this is!! It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out… Connie is my absolute hero and I loved her to pieces from the moment I met her! A mixture of hilarious and bittersweet moments… I absolutely adored every single step of her journey… one of my favourite books of the year… A memorable, feel-good treat .’ My Chestnut Reading Tree , 5 stars ‘ Made me laugh and cry and laugh again , especially at the end. That was a little bit of genius!... beautifully written and the characters are lovingly drawn to make them come alive. I absolutely loved the ending, that really had me chuckling… ’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A funny romantic comedy … a book about love, friends, family and self-discovery . There were moments where you would laugh out loud , and then it would have you crying into a tissue… really emotional and tugged at the heart strings! A fun, life-affirming read! ’ Stardust Book Reviews ‘ A breath of fresh air! Wry and sharply observed, I was rooting for Connie the moment I met her. Fabulous! ’ Kat French ‘ Once you start reading you can't stop… ’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Had me laughing out loud , getting emotional and taking the main character to heart… if I could give this book more than five stars, I would .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ The Runaway Wife is uplifting and inspiring .’ Novel Deelights ‘ I love Connie! Like reading sunshine emerging on a grey day… Uplifting, riveting… Reminded me of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry .’ Dawn, Crooks on Books ‘ I LOVED Connie … she was hilarious , thought provoking, at times sad and insightful and I enjoyed every aspect of her and her travels. 5 stars .’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Very enjoyable, funny (absolutely hilarious at the end!), quite sad in places, yet thought provoking story, proving it's never too late to make a change in your life if you're not happy.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I absolutely loved this book! ’ Goodreads Reviewer Review: Brilliant story of an invisible wife & mother soaring up & out - This was, in turns, hilarious & bittersweet. So many memorable characters with 66 year old retired housewife & grandmother deciding she wasn’t happy being put upon by her family, ignored by her husband. Her adventures were fabulously fun, eye-opening, heartwarming, & helped her also finally deal withe the anniversary of her late 12 year old son’s death, when he was killed by a drunk driver. The anniversary acted as a catalyst, spurring her on to revisit memories & make new ones. Her return home was a twist on an usual stereotype, but oh what a shocker, providing explanation for so much of the status of her marriage! Absolutely brilliant, & I want to know MORE. Review: Connie is woke! - Was she bored? Was she being silly? Was she tired of being dutiful? Perhaps all three-so Connie crawls out of her domestic rut and hops in her little green car. She leaves her safe and staid Sussex life and head towards freedom and the “thrill of being naughty.” Goodbye to boring golfer husband Roger, three fine adult children and an uninspiring retirement bungalow. Connie leaves a note for Roger by the kettle, emails her kids and heads off on the This is Your Life Tour. And it is so much fun for us to travel along with Connie, as she explores where her parents lived when they were young, reunites with friends from her past, and meets some interesting folks along the way. As she wends her way to Scotland, she beings to sort herself out. What does she want the rest of her life to look like? And how does dull but responsible Roger fit in? Will she go home? Will she leave Roger? Serious questions for sure, but this is not a serious book. It’s a loving and light-hearted look at life, as viewed by a pleasant and caring 66 year-old woman. Connie has a change of attitude-life is for the living and for Connie, living means being more “determined, less guilty, and less dithery”. It’s a good thing Connie becomes more open to living in the moment, because quite a moment awaits her at the end of this creative and witty “laugh out-loud feel good novel about second chances”. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #65,771 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #268 in Humorous Fiction #482 in Contemporary Women Fiction #2,446 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,288 Reviews | ## Images ![The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619ULr5FNRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant story of an invisible wife & mother soaring up & out *by J***N on August 27, 2023* This was, in turns, hilarious & bittersweet. So many memorable characters with 66 year old retired housewife & grandmother deciding she wasn’t happy being put upon by her family, ignored by her husband. Her adventures were fabulously fun, eye-opening, heartwarming, & helped her also finally deal withe the anniversary of her late 12 year old son’s death, when he was killed by a drunk driver. The anniversary acted as a catalyst, spurring her on to revisit memories & make new ones. Her return home was a twist on an usual stereotype, but oh what a shocker, providing explanation for so much of the status of her marriage! Absolutely brilliant, & I want to know MORE. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Connie is woke! *by J***R on August 6, 2019* Was she bored? Was she being silly? Was she tired of being dutiful? Perhaps all three-so Connie crawls out of her domestic rut and hops in her little green car. She leaves her safe and staid Sussex life and head towards freedom and the “thrill of being naughty.” Goodbye to boring golfer husband Roger, three fine adult children and an uninspiring retirement bungalow. Connie leaves a note for Roger by the kettle, emails her kids and heads off on the This is Your Life Tour. And it is so much fun for us to travel along with Connie, as she explores where her parents lived when they were young, reunites with friends from her past, and meets some interesting folks along the way. As she wends her way to Scotland, she beings to sort herself out. What does she want the rest of her life to look like? And how does dull but responsible Roger fit in? Will she go home? Will she leave Roger? Serious questions for sure, but this is not a serious book. It’s a loving and light-hearted look at life, as viewed by a pleasant and caring 66 year-old woman. Connie has a change of attitude-life is for the living and for Connie, living means being more “determined, less guilty, and less dithery”. It’s a good thing Connie becomes more open to living in the moment, because quite a moment awaits her at the end of this creative and witty “laugh out-loud feel good novel about second chances”. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unusual heroine with admirable moxie *by M***D on February 20, 2025* This book is excellent. It's so fun to find a mature protagonist who is positive about life. Not just moaning over sad events, awaiting rescue. This heroine is someone you'd like to be, strong, resilient, and interesting. The author tells a great story that incites the reader's interest and empathy. It's clearly, and concisely written, hopeful, but not unrealistic. It's a fun read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66198907-the-runaway-wife-a-laugh-out-loud-feel-good-novel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66198907-the-runaway-wife-a-laugh-out-loud-feel-good-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*