Discover the gorgeous, heartfelt book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.
One lost suitcase. Two strangers. And a notebook that will change lives.
For almost fifty years, sisters Dolly and Greta have lived together â getting each other through the good times and the bad.
Except this year, Greta isnât there and Dolly is feeling lost and alone. In memory of her sister, Dolly heads to the lost luggage auction where she and Greta go each Christmas. But her bid reveals a gift she never imagined.
Amongst the clothes is the notebook of a reclusive woman who has hardly been outside for an entire year, but who isnât ready to give up on life. The notebookâs contents resonate with Dolly. With the support of her neighbours, retired Leroy and eleven year old Flo, Dolly decides to take on the year of firsts Phoebe had planned.
But, can you have a year of firsts when youâre seventy-two? And is Dolly ready to discover the notebookâs secrets, or are some secrets better left lost at the airport?
Praise for Samantha Tonge:
âSuch a joy of a bookâ Faith Hogan
âFamily stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samanthaâs warmth, humour and empathyâ Zoe Folbigg
âHeartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!â Ruth Hogan
An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored itâ Shari Low 'A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.' Jessica Redland
âAn uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. Youâll laugh and youâll cryâ Sian OâGorman
âI found this book tender, moving and intensely honestâ Celia Anderson
'Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic' Alex Brown
âA heartfelt and thought-provoking readâ Sarah Bennett
Discover the gorgeous, heartfelt book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.
One lost suitcase. Two strangers. And a notebook that will change lives.
For almost fifty years, sisters Dolly and Greta have lived together â getting each other through the good times and the bad.
Except this year, Greta isnât there and Dolly is feeling lost and alone. In memory of her sister, Dolly heads to the lost luggage auction where she and Greta go each Christmas. But her bid reveals a gift she never imagined.
Amongst the clothes is the notebook of a reclusive woman who has hardly been outside for an entire year, but who isnât ready to give up on life. The notebookâs contents resonate with Dolly. With the support of her neighbours, retired Leroy and eleven year old Flo, Dolly decides to take on the year of firsts Phoebe had planned.
But, can you have a year of firsts when youâre seventy-two? And is Dolly ready to discover the notebookâs secrets, or are some secrets better left lost at the airport?
Praise for Samantha Tonge:
âSuch a joy of a bookâ Faith Hogan
âFamily stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samanthaâs warmth, humour and empathyâ Zoe Folbigg
âHeartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!â Ruth Hogan
An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored itâ Shari Low 'A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.' Jessica Redland
âAn uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. Youâll laugh and youâll cryâ Sian OâGorman
âI found this book tender, moving and intensely honestâ Celia Anderson
'Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic' Alex Brown
âA heartfelt and thought-provoking readâ Sarah Bennett