About the book
Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious romantic comedy, a feel-good summer novel set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles, by beloved New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.
In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre, a proud island girl by birth. Her social circle is small but tight: family and friends, particularly the women in her knitting circle. In the whitewashed cottages of their small town, everyone knows everyone, and the ladies of the knitting circle know more than most. In a place of long dark winters and geographic isolation, the knitting circle is a precious source of gossip, home, laughter, and comfort for them all. And while she knits, Gertie’s busily plotting what to do with the rest of her life.
When Gertie develops a crush on Callum Frost, who owns the local airline, she dares herself to take a job as an air stewardess on the little plane that serves the local islands. Terrifying at first, the sixteen-seat puddle jumper also offers the first taste of real freedom she’s ever known in this heartwarming Scottish romance. Will Gertie’s future lie in the skies? Or will she need to go further afield to find the adventure she craves?
Editions of Close Knit
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063260566
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063260573
Read an Excerpt
Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious romantic comedy, a feel-good summer novel set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles, by beloved New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.
In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre, a proud island girl by birth. Her social circle is small but tight: family and friends, particularly the women in her knitting circle. In the whitewashed cottages of their small town, everyone knows everyone, and the ladies of the knitting circle know more than most. In a place of long dark winters and geographic isolation, the knitting circle is a precious source of gossip, home, laughter, and comfort for them all. And while she knits, Gertie’s busily plotting what to do with the rest of her life.
When Gertie develops a crush on Callum Frost, who owns the local airline, she dares herself to take a job as an air stewardess on the little plane that serves the local islands. Terrifying at first, the sixteen-seat puddle jumper also offers the first taste of real freedom she’s ever known in this heartwarming Scottish romance. Will Gertie’s future lie in the skies? Or will she need to go further afield to find the adventure she craves?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Close Knit about?
Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious romantic comedy, a feel-good summer novel set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles, by beloved New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.
In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre, a proud island girl by birth. Her social circle is small but tight: family and friends, particularly the women in her knitting circle. In the whitewashed cottages of their small town, everyone knows everyone, and the ladies of the knitting circle know more than most. In a place of long dark winters and geographic isolation, the knitting circle is a precious source of gossip, home, laughter, and comfort for them all. And while she knits, Gertie’s busily plotting what to do with the rest of her life.
When Gertie develops a crush on Callum Frost, who owns the local airline, she dares herself to take a job as an air stewardess on the little plane that serves the local islands. Terrifying at first, the sixteen-seat puddle jumper also offers the first taste of real freedom she’s ever known in this heartwarming Scottish romance. Will Gertie’s future lie in the skies? Or will she need to go further afield to find the adventure she craves?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Close Knit?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Close Knit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063260566
Is Close Knit part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Scottish Island of Mure
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Close Knit?
Jenny Colgan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Close Knit is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063260566) and ebook(ISBN 9780063260573)
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