'Glorious!' CLARE POOLEY
'Compelling' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Beautiful, uplifting and deeply moving' FREYA SAMPSON

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy

A mother. A daughter. A secret waiting to be uncovered.

The day that Delphine stands up for herself is the day that changes everything...

For too long, Delphine has been unable to let go of the past, obsessed with protecting her daughter, Em, and clinging to a secret that has cast a shadow over their lives.

When a chance encounter offers a way out, Delphine seizes it with both hands. As their lives begins to fill with colour again, can she find the courage to change their lives forever?

'An uplifting story of second chances and the hope of human connection ... full of warmth and wit' The i paper

'A beautiful story of love in all its forms' Jessica Ryn

'Glorious and heartfelt ... full of hope, humour and kindness' Sarah Haywood

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, the most uplifting, life-affirming novel of 2023

About the Author

Previously Creative Director at RDF Television, Beth Morrey now writes full time. Her debut novel, Saving Missy, was a Sunday Times bestseller and longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award.

Beth lives in London with her husband, two sons and a St Berdoodle named Phoebe.

Reviews

'Glorious! An uplifting celebration of mothers, daughters and female friendship - it left me feeling better about the world. I loved it, such a joy' Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project

'A beautiful, uplifting and deeply moving story of found family and second chance' Freya Sampson, The Last Library

'An uplifting story of second chances and the hope of human connection ... full of warmth and wit' The i paper

'Compelling ... a touching and uplifting read - a tonic for troubled times' Sunday Express

'Emotional and heartwarming... If you loved Saving Missy, you will adore' Belfast Telegraph

'Uplifting and full of hope, this brilliantly written second novel from the author of Saving Missy will make your heart soar' My Weekly

'A glorious, heart-felt manifesto for the life-changing power of human connection ... full of hope, humour and kindness' Sarah Haywood, The Cactus

'A brilliant story beautifully told - clever, funny, and pulls all the right emotional strings. This is just what we need right now!' Matson Taylor, The Miseducation of Evie Epworth

'This uplifting, thought-provoking story focuses on family ties, bravery and never losing sight of hopeful new beginnings and second chances' Candis

'An adorable novel about hope, second chances and the things that shape us ... It's full of wit, warmth and wisdom' Katy Regan, Little Big Love

'An absolute gem! Beautiful story of second chances, everyday people and love in all its forms' Jessica Ryn, The Imperfect Art of Caring

'A gorgeous, heartfelt story of love, grief and second chances filled with poignant warmth and irresistible characters' Annie Lyons, Eudora Honeysett is Quite Well, Thank You

'A rollicking story with complex, nuanced characters and terrific dry wit' Marianne Levy, Don't Forget to Scream

Book Information
ISBN 9780008334116
Author Beth Morrey
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm