At the grand old age of eighty-two, Esther Saul has just one regret in life. Today, she’s going to change that. For decades, Esther has barricaded herself in her vine-covered manor house. She spends her days tending to her rose-filled garden, glued to the pages of her favourite books, and listening to her beloved records. But, one spring morning, Esther wakes up and realises that time is running out. Forty years ago, the love of her life betrayed her – the only man she allowed herself to trust. Where is Thackeray, the handsome Scot with a devilish smile and piercing blue eyes? Will she ever learn the truth? Will she ever understand why he lied to her? Esther has to find out. If she doesn’t act soon, her one regret will haunt her forever… But she’ll need some assistance. That’s where Bruno comes in. After Esther places an advert in the local library, seeking internet lessons, the eighteen-year-old knocks on her door. Esther can see how out of place Bruno is in their sleepy village, and that the paid position could be his one-way ticket out of there. An unexpected friendship forms between the two strangers, who have nothing in common except that they have spent most of their lives in hiding. It’s the beginning of a journey – featuring a secret motorcycle ride, an escape plan, and a garden party with whisky, apple pie, and dancing the jig. Along the way, can a locked-away life finally start living? Just as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming, this utterly gripping page-turner is for anyone who has ever felt left behind, came close to giving up, or needed a friend. Perfect for fans of Sally Page, Ruth Hogan and Mike Gayle. Readers love Drew Davies: ‘AMAZING… Had me in tears of laughter and in tears of sadness. A completely mesmerising, heartwarming and unforgettable book!… Took me less than 24 hours to read! In fact, I’m off to read it all again!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was laugh-out-loud hilarious and give-me-a-box-of-tissues heartbreaking. I loved it so much!… I literally went back and reread some parts a fewtimes… It’s a beautiful story andI’m sure it’ll stick with me.’ Tales of a Bookbound Mum, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book shook me to my core! It is filled with such heartache, beginnings, and life emotions… A perfect book!!’ Literacy Indulgence, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cute, endearing, heartwarming, hilarious, tear-jerker of a book. I found myself crying and then suddenly laughing out loud at the same time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved, loved this beautiful book… I laughed, I cried. I will be gifting this book to friends… Grab this book – you’re in for a treat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is wonderful. Simply wonderful. I can’t recommend it enough.Funny, heartfelt, wise, sweet. It had me laughing and crying. Perfect.’JTHBooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Locked-Away Life: A totally gripping, emotional and heartwarming page-turner
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Author: Davies, Drew
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781838886660
Details:
Author: Davies, Drew
Binding: Paperback
Format: Box set
Number Of Pages: 346
Release Date: 01-08-2022
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches Languages: english
EAN: 9781838886660
