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‘Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book’ – Claudia CarrollThe gripping new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards.Every family has a story…Meet the Guinness family…But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart.But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love.Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home…What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington:‘Carmel Harrington…will make you see life in a different way’ – Woman’s Way‘A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone not to laugh and cry’ – New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor‘I always feel a little richer for having read one of Carmel’s books…this inspiring and emotional family-centred read stole my heart’ – Between the Lines
A family fractured by grief and unspoken truths embarks on a final, life-altering journey guided by love and letters.
The Guinness family is on the brink of collapse: Olly and Mae's marriage is failing, their daughter Evie is spiraling, and their beloved Pops is succumbing to cancer. As their world unravels, Pops orchestrates one last adventure for them across Europe in a camper van, armed only with his heartfelt letters. This journey is designed to force them to confront their issues, rediscover their bonds, and find their way back to each other before it's too late.
The novel is lauded for its emotional depth and heartwarming narrative, drawing comparisons to Maeve Binchy. Readers frequently praise Carmel Harrington's honest portrayal of life's challenges, noting that the book evokes both laughter and tears. The story is described as life-affirming and inspiring, particularly for its focus on family connections and emotional resilience. It has been recognized with a BGE Irish Book Award nomination for Newcomer of the Year, indicating a strong positive reception within the literary community.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2017-03-14
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0008150109
ISBN-13:
9780008150105
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