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The Lady in the Van meets The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in this debut novel about a 79-year-old hoarder who is convinced the world is against her.79-year-old Gloria Frensham is a hoarder. She lives amongst piles of magazines, squashed cardboard boxes, surplus carpet rolls, heaps of towels and knick-knacks littering the stairs. She hasn t left her home for years, until a loud bang and a sudden smell of singeing sets in motion Gloria s unwilling exodus from her home...That day is the start of a journey that will never return Gloria back to her beloved, hoarded possessions, nor to her son s house to live. For it is the start of her journey to discover life again and she s going to make some good friends and defiant decisions along the way, with just one very small suitcase in tow...
A 79-year-old hoarder is forced from her home and embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Gloria Frensham, a woman who has not left her cluttered home in years, finds her meticulously curated world of possessions disrupted by a sudden emergency. This event compels her to leave her hoard behind and embark on a journey that will prevent her return to her son's house or her former life. Along the way, she will forge new connections and make significant choices, all while traveling with minimal belongings.
The premise suggests a narrative that balances humor with the emotional weight of a character confronting deep-seated issues and societal isolation. Comparisons to 'The Lady in the Van' and 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' indicate a story likely to resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven narratives focused on unlikely journeys and personal transformation. The novel appears poised to explore themes of attachment, loss, and the possibility of new beginnings late in life. The story's focus on an elderly protagonist forced into an unexpected adventure hints at a potentially heartwarming and insightful reading experience.
Page Count:
1
Publication Date:
2019-12-17
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK and Blackstone Publishing
ISBN-10:
0008378991
ISBN-13:
9780008378998
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