Gracie Jenkins Runs a Marathon

The feel-good novel of 2025 that proves life can begin at any age...all you have to do is get up and go! Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Clare Pooley.
'What a lively and fresh voice Penny has. So funny too and really resonates with someone who never wants to retire or slow down! Sunday Times bestselling author Phillipa Ashely

About the author

Penny Mirren is the pen name of Samantha Pennington. Sam writes light-hearted, uplifting fiction and romantic comedy. She was selected for the inaugural Kate Nash Literary Agency Mentorship program in 2020 and is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association. Sam lives in rural North Essex and when she's not writing, enjoys being first mate on her husband's tiny fishing boat and reading books for her wine club. Gracie Jenkins Runs a Marathon is her second book with Avon.

Product details

• Authors: Penny Mirren
• Publisher: Avon Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9780008738655
• ISBN: 978-0-00-873865-5
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Sports, NON-CLASSIFIABLE, FICTION / Family Life / General, FICTION / Friendship, FICTION / Action & Adventure, Sports fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Miscellaneous items, Adventure / action fiction, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages