Sipsworth
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'Loaded with charm, resilience, and the deep desire for connection that all mammals share. I loved it' Ann Patchett 'Utterly charming and beautifully written, Sipsworth is a tender tale about loss, loneliness and the healing power of connection that you won't want to put down' Mike Gayle ' Utterly charming and heartwarming' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things 'Beautiful and enchanting' Washington Post Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns from sixty years in Australia to the English village of her childhood. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. Helen retreats into her home on Westminster Crescent, becoming a creature of routine and habit. Then, one cold autumn night, a chance encounter with an abandoned pet mouse on the street outside her house sets Helen on a surprising journey of friendship, and a way back into life itself.
Reviews:
(2 weeks ago) |
31 Aug, 2024
An elderly woman who has given up on life finds new reasons to live when a mouse appears in her home. I found this book to be a realistic portrayal of the depression faced by those who are alone in their final years.
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Challenge:
Read Around Europe Challenge
Country:
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Language:
EN
Genre:
Adult Contemporary fiction
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