Meet Helen She worries the walls are closing in. With her children grown and her selfish husband away again, she's full of regrets at not taking the exciting paths she dreamed about in her youth. So when the chance of a last-minute holiday to Cyprus with her two best friends is offered, she grabs it.

Meet Caro A successful career woman, she's not in Cyprus for the glorious sunshine and crystal-blue waters. But her secret feels so shameful, she can't bring herself to share it.

Meet Kay Sandwiched between the needs of a grown-up son with learning difficulties, and elderly parents, all she wants to do is sleep in the sun, preferably all week.

As Caro's secret emerges, tensions between the women explode

Friendship was easy when they were young, how can it be so hard now?

A Midlife Holiday is the affirming first tale in The Midlife Trilogy Funny, emotional and compassionate, Cary J Hansson shows us why middle-aged women are only just getting started!