A beautiful writer, she always writes with such attentive compassion and warmth . . . I so enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot as the story revealed itself

- Carys Bray,

A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart

- Kate Storey,

I've just read with enormous pleasure. It's a story for anyone who loves books (or loves humans). And it's a story for anyone who's needed their own second chance

- Shelley Harris,

Se alle

With a charming protagonist, this delightful, well-observed story will captivate readers until the very last page

Candis

A fantastic feel-good read

Living North

Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable

- Katie Fforde,

Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations

- Zoë Folbigg,

Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations

- Zoë Folbigg,

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop
'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde

'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart' Kate Storey

'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys Bray

'Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations' Zoë Folbigg

September was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.

Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her.

When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends.

September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .

Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club
'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A book I'd recommend to anyone looking for something they'd not be able to put down when they started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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A delicious, feel-good story of an unexpected letter with surprising news that will change many lives, in the most unexpected ways. 'Compelling, eye-opening . . . unputdownable' Katie Fforde
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FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP: The perfect book to curl up with . . . It's heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel - Sara Nisha Adams

A really delightful little book - Adele Geras

A really moving read - My Weekly
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035416059
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Headline Publishing Group; Headline Review
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
194 mm
Bredde
128 mm
Dybde
32 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Stephanie 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.