Late Learner

Paperback Published on: 07/05/2026
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Synopsis

‘A superb writer… the Irish Jojo Moyes. Her books are beautifully written, and infused with warmth, humour and human understanding' Irish Examiner

Ronda dares to dream… but will she dare to live?

Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that.

Then everything changes at once. Her mother threatens to sell their home. The care home is under siege from investors looking to buy. And a scruffy solicitor in a camper van sees something in Ronda that she's never seen in herself.

Now, Ronda has a choice to make…

Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally become the person she’s always imagined herself to be…

Your favourite authors LOVE Ciara Geraghty:

'An evocative, thought provoking, poignant, and often hilarious read. A terrific book by a superb writer at the top of her game. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN

‘Laugh-out-loud funny with a spikily endearing heroine… Fast-paced and hilarious’ CATHY KELLY

‘Bridget Jones meets menopause … sharp, funny and real’ CECELIA AHERN

’Witty, poignant and a complete page turner’ SINEAD MORIARTY

‘Tender, emotional and uplifting…I loved it’ LUCY DIAMOND

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008496531
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 290g
  • Languages: English

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Late Learner
Wonderful Read
Review of ‘Late Learner’ by Ciara Geraghty, due to be published on 7 May 2026 by Harper Collins UK, Harper Fiction. Our main character is Ronda, a 44 ye... READ MORE
Andrea R
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Late Learner
Wonderful Read
Review of ‘Late Learner’ by Ciara Geraghty, due to be published on 7 May 2026 by Harper Collins UK, Harper Fiction.Our main character is Ronda, a 44 year o... READ MORE
Andrea R
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Late Learner
Delightful character
I loved this book! These days it is very rare to find a book with characters so distinct and compelling that they can reduce you to tears as well as make y... READ MORE
Marianne Neill
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.