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Set in a Florida retirement resort for queer women, this vibrant story unfolds on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin’s life in 2067, a time when Florida is partially underwater. Despite the challenges, the residents of Palm Meridian Retirement Resort embrace their twilight years with joy, engaging in lively activities like Hula-Hooping and competitive book clubs. After a terminal cancer diagnosis, Hannah plans to close her eyes for the last time tomorrow, but tonight she and her spirited friends are throwing a memorable end-of-life party. Among the guests is Sophie, Hannah’s first love, with whom she hasn’t spoken since their painful breakup over forty years ago. As Hannah eagerly awaits Sophie’s arrival, she reflects on the vibrant tapestry of her life. However, a shocking secret from the past forces her to reconsider her farewell plans. Spanning a single day and over seventy years, this heartfelt narrative brims with hope, humor, and wisdom, celebrating the unexpected moments that make us feel truly alive.
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Palm Meridian, Grace Flahive
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Palm Meridian
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Grace Flahive
- Publisher
- Dialogue
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781408748879
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a Florida retirement resort for queer women, this vibrant story unfolds on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin’s life in 2067, a time when Florida is partially underwater. Despite the challenges, the residents of Palm Meridian Retirement Resort embrace their twilight years with joy, engaging in lively activities like Hula-Hooping and competitive book clubs. After a terminal cancer diagnosis, Hannah plans to close her eyes for the last time tomorrow, but tonight she and her spirited friends are throwing a memorable end-of-life party. Among the guests is Sophie, Hannah’s first love, with whom she hasn’t spoken since their painful breakup over forty years ago. As Hannah eagerly awaits Sophie’s arrival, she reflects on the vibrant tapestry of her life. However, a shocking secret from the past forces her to reconsider her farewell plans. Spanning a single day and over seventy years, this heartfelt narrative brims with hope, humor, and wisdom, celebrating the unexpected moments that make us feel truly alive.