Book description
A LOVE READING STAR PICK AND BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A gorgeously odd tale about finding yourself again, unexpectedly. If you want a little piece of joy in your reading life, buy it' Jojo Moyes
'Loaded with charm, resilience, and the deep desire for connection that all mammals share.…
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1 author picked Sipsworth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This unusual but delightful little novel is a joy to read. When Helen Cartwright returns home to the English countryside after a life abroad, she keeps to herself, avoiding human contact as much as possible as she awaits the end of her life. A chance encounter with a mouse forces her out into the world, upending her solitary routine and setting in motion a chain of events and interactions that are as surprising as they are entertaining. SIPSWORTH explores complex themes of memory and loss in a way that is uplifting without being at all sentimental.
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