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Beautiful heartbreaking often very funny and entirely unforgettable The Beginning of Everything is the irresistible new novel from the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Second Chances

Raw real and highly relatable The Beginning of Everything is a keen observation on humanity and the tenuous nature of modern life Jess and Gethins gentle layered friendship is at the wonderful heart of a warm witty story about courage kindness and love in all its forms Uplifting engaging and extraordinarily insightful JULIETTA HENDERSON

Equal parts hilarious and sobworthy its a poignant tale of what it means to rebuild after losing everything JESSICA RYN

Hugely enjoyable KATIE FFORDE

For fans of The Keeper of Stories The Wisdom of Sally Red ShoesandA Thousand Roads Home The Beginning of Everything is the story of Jess and Gethinwhose paths cross in the most unexpected way Jess is running leaving all she knows and everyone she loves behind her with just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack Shes escaping from the pain and trauma of a bad relationship with a bad man gone very badly wrong Gethins kindness and care takes her breath away They become friends But with so much hurt in her past can Jess learn to love and live again

Tender unexpected and poignantMY WEEKLY

The Beginning of Everything is immersive emotional and makes the world a better place A story of love and friendship trust and hope with characters not easily forgotten THE PEOPLES FRIEND