Sipsworth [B2202]

2024 HC in nice clean condition EXCEPT the Dust Jacket is missing - so you get a bargain. "Indelible escapades...heartfelt."-New York Times, "These cozy fall books feel like a Hug". "Beautiful and enchanting"-Washington Post. Sometimes a second chance comes in the most unexpected way....

Following the loss of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. She retreats into her home on Westminster Crescent, becoming a creature of routine and habit. Then, one cold winter night, a chance encounter with a mouse sets Helen on a surprising journey. Over the course of two weeks in a small English town, this reclusive widow discovers an unexpected reason to live.

Sipsworth is a reminder that there is always reason for hope. No matter what we have planned for ourselves, sometimes life has plans of its own. With profound compassion, Simon Van Booy illuminates not only a deep friendship forged between two lonely creatures, but the reverberations of goodness that ripple out from that unique bond.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "What a delightful escape! It was like a cozy sweater, a cup of tea, and my daughter's yummy muffins. I smiled through most every page and laughed out loud through the rest. The characters - both human and animal- their personalities, and the events weave lovely scenes I will remember for years."; "A priceless story with some of the most beautiful, sensory evoking, language I can remember. Delightful."; "What a delightful and whimsical story of finding connection in the most unexpected places. Sipsworth is a beautiful portrayal of humans who value other humans."