A delicious, feel-good story of an unexpected letter with surprising news, of small acts of kindness, and of finding the biggest gift of all - from the author of the heartwarming LOST FOR WORDS and FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP
A delicious, feel-good story of an unexpected letter with surprising news, of small acts of kindness, and of finding the biggest gift of all - from the author of the heartwarming LOST FOR WORDS and FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP
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Dear Ms BlytheWe are dealing with an estate of which you may be a beneficiary.Please send any documents in your possession that relate to your birth and adoption.September is at her wits' end. There's never enough money to support her boyfriend and herself. September has nothing to look forward to.Then the letter comes. September has inherited a house from a great-aunt she never knew she had. It would make sense to sell it. But when sees the place - the orange gate, the garden, the tree, the bumblebee door knocker - she doesn't want to let it go. Not yet. Then the members of the book club arrive, and she begins to discover the story of the family she didn't know. And to make new friends.September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is just at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .Readers loved FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP:'Absolutely adored this book, my favourite this year''I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn't put it down' 'A very touching book, heart-warming, and well-written. I highly recommend it''So assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray'Delightful and original' Katie FfordeStephanie Butland is the author of eight novels, including the beloved bookshop tale Lost For Words.
Stephanie lives near the sea in the north-east of England, with her husband Alan and Harris the greyhound. She writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden. For fun, she reads, knits, bakes, walks, and goes to the cinema and theatre. Stephanie loves to talk books and meet readers, and is an occasional performance poet.This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.