'An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death... Everyone should read this book'
Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

USA TODAY BESTSELLER

*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year Award*

'Eudora's beautifully-told story shows us how we can live and support others at all stages of life, value what matters most and suck the juice out of every day'
Kathryn Mannix, Sunday Times bestselling author of With the End in Mind

'Wow - definitely my book of the year... in my all time top ten!' Reader review

'This is undoubtedly one of the best books that I have read this year' Reader review

Eudora Honeysett is done - with all of it. Having seen first-hand what a prolonged illness can create, the eighty-five-year-old has no intention of leaving things to chance. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland she takes her life into her own hands.

But then ten-year-old Rose arrives in a riot of colour on her doorstep. Now, as precocious Rose takes Eudora on adventures she'd never imagined she reflects on the trying times of her past and soon finds herself wondering - is she ready for death when she's only just experienced what it's like to truly live?

A heartfelt story of life, death, friendship and family perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Away with the Penguins.

Readers love Eudora!

'One heroine I will never forget...We all need friends like Eudora, Stanley and Rose in our lives. Their kindness is a shining light in these stormy times' Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane

'Strikes a winning balance, reaching deep feelings while avoiding the traps of sentimentality' Publishers Weekly

'Unique and wonderful...a sensitive examination of human connections' Kirkus Reviews

I have to say this is the best book that I have ever read! Being in my 40s I've read a lot of books!' Lyn

'One of those that I will always remember...it really has touched me like no other book has' Sylvia

*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year Award*

Meet the year's most unlikely heroine in this feel-good, page-turning novel perfect for 2022!

About the Author

After a career in bookselling and publishing, Annie Lyons published five books in the U.K., including the best-selling, Not Quite Perfect. When not working on her novels, she teaches creative writing. She lives in south-east London with her husband and two children.

Reviews

'An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death. In the latter, the author dares to explore a subject that many shy away from, but she does so with touching sensitivity, gentle humour and absolute honesty. Eudora's courage, dignity and wry sense of fun are beautifully drawn as she takes the reader on the heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting journey of her life and death. Everyone should read this book' Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

'Made me laugh out loud' Sue

'An incredibly uplifting book...made me read into the night' Kerry

'An absolute perfect read...I cannot speak highly enough of this book' Maria

'It celebrates life... a surprise in a book' Angela

'A beautifully written book and highly recommended' Laura

'The author writes with such inspiring words...Love this story' Eileen

'Emotional, moving, delightful' Abby

'A fantastic story of love and friendship which I recommend' Christine

Book Information
ISBN 9780008405380
Author Annie Lyons
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint One More Chapter
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm