The Tenko Club

Friendship Forged Through Time and Trials

The Tenko Club by Elizabeth Noble is a heartwarming and poignant novel that explores the unbreakable bonds between women. First published in 2004 by Hodder & Stoughton, this richly layered story weaves together the lives of four women brought together by chance—and held together by love, loss, and the courage to start again.

Four Women, One Lifelong Connection

When Olivia, Emily, Nina, and Melissa meet at a retreat meant to offer rest and healing, none of them expects the encounter to spark a lifelong friendship. Over the years, their paths diverge and reunite through marriages, heartbreaks, careers, and secrets they can’t hide forever. But when one of them faces a devastating illness, the others must come together once more—stronger, wiser, and bound by memories only they share.

Emotional, Uplifting, and Deeply Human

Elizabeth Noble writes with warmth, honesty, and insight into the everyday triumphs and challenges that shape our lives. The Tenko Club is more than a story of friendship—it’s a tribute to the power of connection and the quiet bravery of women who stand by each other when it matters most.

Perfect for readers who cherish novels about life, love, and the enduring strength of female friendships.