The heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE Three unlikely friends. A lot of scones. One chance to save the community... The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria is the heart of St Jude''s HospitalFor over fifty years the beloved Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money, staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers who serve up a kind word and sympathetic ear along with tea and scones. This summer, the St Jude''s Tea Ladies include Hilary, the stalwart Manageress who has worked her way up through the ranks; Jo, the latest recruit, who drives Hilary mad by arriving late every day; and seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, who is volunteering during the holidays But when they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, the unlikely trio must put aside their differences. As they the secrets and sorrows they have in common, the women grow clo