A BRAND NEW life-affirming, joyful and inspiring tale of second chances and new beginnings from MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh. Time to step out of the shadows and seize the day. Sixty-five-year-old Francie Molloy is stuck in a rut. Divorced and quietly running her beloved second-hand bookshop, Vintage Volumes, she lives a sensible, solitary life caring for her eighty-nine-year-old mother. Gloria is a former Sixties hippy who lived for parties, and passion, and she is determined to see her daughter spread her wings. When Gloria passes away, Francie is left with a quiet house, a head full of memories and a promise to finally embrace the vibrant life her mother wished for her. Pushed out of her comfort zone, Francie joins the village amateur dramatics group. Suddenly, the sleepy village of Barton Clavell is bursting with drama - both on and off the stage. Amidst her best friend's wedding jitters, her runaway ex-husband's midlife crisis, and the colourful antics of the local pub regulars, Francie connects with a handsome, poetry-loving stranger with a twinkle in his eye. As she finally steps into the spotlight, Francie discovers that the best chapters of her life might still be unwritten. Judy Leigh’s joy-filled stories of friendship, community and second chances are perfect for all fans of Celia Anderson, Kate Galley and Maddie Please. Readers love Judy Leigh: ‘Finally a book that has a real story about real people. A book that is about people who aren't 18 to 25 years old. A book that embraces not only being older, but all of the challenges we face as we go through life… open hearted and reminds us to believe that life can still be fun and full of promise again.’ ‘A cast of characters drawn with Judy’s hallmarks of kindness and humanity… Highly recommended. You will love every moment spent immersed in Judy’s distinctive style and with her colourful characters.’ ‘Judy is a highly accomplished writer who is exploring the emotions and trials of approaching a
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