Loved Ruth Hogans The Keeper of Lost Things? Keep on reading...Warm and wise Guardian A book to really love ... makes reading a joy Stylist Will soften even the hardest of hearts Red Subtle and poignant Good Housekeeping Plenty of spirit and heart Daily Mail An adorable heartfelt story Prima Filled with hope and the power of friendship Evening Standard A whimsical, wistful affair Sunday Express A wrenching story of recovery MetroOnce a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Mashas life has been forever changedby a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her towns lido.Then a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl turned magicians wife turned seventy-something roller disco fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice - opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back ...Like her bestselling debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogans second novel introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who lead us through a moving exploration of the joy of friendship and the simple human connections that make life worth living.Praise for The Keeper of Lost Things, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick 2017Winner of the Richard & Judy Readers Award 2017A gem Huffington PostExquisite The LadyDelightful Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrews Last Stand