Discover the emotional, heart-wrenching book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

One forgotten discovery will change three women’s lives for ever…

Robin hasn’t been home for decades. After running away to London, she never expected to see her cantankerous mother, Faye, again. But when Faye has a fall, the two women are thrown together once more.

The years apart have not made their hearts grow fonder and the ground between them is unsteady. Then Robin finds an unopened scroll – the last of the treasure hunts her much-missed father used to take them on every Sunday. A hunt he believed might change everything.

Yet, not even this gift from her beloved father can smooth the way until Robin’s daughter, Amber, arrives to meet her grandmother for the first time. Amber is determined that the decades-old mystery be solved.

Can a 30-year-old treasure hunt really ''change everything''?

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Such a joy of a book’ Faith Hogan

‘Family stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samantha’s warmth, humour and empathy’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Heartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!’ Ruth Hogan

An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored it’ Shari Low ''A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.'' Jessica Redland

‘An uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry’ Sian O’Gorman

‘I found this book tender, moving and intensely honest’ Celia Anderson

''Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic'' Alex Brown

‘A heartfelt and thought-provoking read’ Sarah Bennett

Discover the gorgeous, heartfelt book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

One lost suitcase. Two strangers. And a notebook that will change lives.

For almost fifty years, sisters Dolly and Greta have lived together – getting each other through the good times and the bad.

Except this year, Greta isn’t there and Dolly is feeling lost and alone. In memory of her sister, Dolly heads to the lost luggage auction where she and Greta go each Christmas. But her bid reveals a gift she never imagined.

Amongst the clothes is the notebook of a reclusive woman who has hardly been outside for an entire year, but who isn’t ready to give up on life. The notebook’s contents resonate with Dolly. With the support of her neighbours, retired Leroy and eleven year old Flo, Dolly decides to take on the year of firsts Phoebe had planned.

But, can you have a year of firsts when you’re seventy-two? And is Dolly ready to discover the notebook’s secrets, or are some secrets better left lost at the airport?

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Such a joy of a book’ Faith Hogan

‘Family stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samantha’s warmth, humour and empathy’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Heartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!’ Ruth Hogan

An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored it’ Shari Low ''A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.'' Jessica Redland

‘An uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry’ Sian O’Gorman

‘I found this book tender, moving and intensely honest’ Celia Anderson

''Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic'' Alex Brown

‘A heartfelt and thought-provoking read’ Sarah Bennett

Discover the emotional, uplifting book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Faith Hogan.

Alex would like to believe she’s a woman who has it all. Or that’s what she tells everyone, including herself. But this is far from true. Actually she’s on the cusp of losing her home, her dream career as a writer is in tatters, her ex won’t speak to her, and her mother’s gone forever.

But then a chance meeting with a stranger named Hope gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, when Hope jokes that perhaps Alex should take over her job in a café while she goes travelling.

Just at that moment, it sounds like the answer to all her problems. So Alex persuades Hope to let her step into her shoes for a month. She brushes away Hope’s attempts to explain about the café, instead demanding to know more about the owner Tom.

But she should have asked for more details. Because the ‘Wrong Order Café’ isn’t like anywhere she’s ever been before. And Alex’s life is about to change forever…

A gorgeously uplifting story about memories, storytelling, love and friendship, about the journeys we take and the people we meet, what we remember and how there are some things we can never forget.

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Perfection – heart-breaking, heart-warming, witty and comforting… A glorious recipe that makes the reader want to move into this cafe and never leave. I absolutely adored it.’ Celia Anderson

‘Samantha Tonge has done it again! An emotional and enlightening story packed with empathy and heart.’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Oh, this book! A beautiful and truly unforgettable read.’ Hazel Prior

‘I loved this heartwarming book… Great characters… Moments to make you smile, raise a lump in your throat and touches of humour… Wonderful.’ Caroline Roberts

‘Wonderful… the author’s emotional touch is quite perfect… A book entirely filled with kindness and love that can’t fail to touch the heart… I adored every moment. One of my books of the year.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I’m not sure any words I choose will be eloquent enough to sum up this very special book…. It’s honest, raw, poignant and heart-breaking. It is also warm-hearted, positive, uplifting, funny and full of love and hope… Clearly written straight from the heart.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘A hug in a book… A truly stunning read and deserved every one of the 5 stars in spades. Loved it doesn’t cover it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘This story is beautiful, uplifting, emotional, thought-provoking and thoroughly disarming… brave, funny, beautiful… life affirming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Had me in tears of laughter and tears of heartbreak… Beautiful.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Discover the emotional, heart-wrenching book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

One forgotten discovery will change three women’s lives for ever…

Robin hasn’t been home for decades. After running away to London, she never expected to see her cantankerous mother, Faye, again. But when Faye has a fall, the two women are thrown together once more.

The years apart have not made their hearts grow fonder and the ground between them is unsteady. Then Robin finds an unopened scroll – the last of the treasure hunts her much-missed father used to take them on every Sunday. A hunt he believed might change everything.

Yet, not even this gift from her beloved father can smooth the way until Robin’s daughter, Amber, arrives to meet her grandmother for the first time. Amber is determined that the decades-old mystery be solved.

Can a 30-year-old treasure hunt really ''change everything''?

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Such a joy of a book’ Faith Hogan

‘Family stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samantha’s warmth, humour and empathy’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Heartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!’ Ruth Hogan

An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored it’ Shari Low ''A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.'' Jessica Redland

‘An uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry’ Sian O’Gorman

‘I found this book tender, moving and intensely honest’ Celia Anderson

''Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic'' Alex Brown

‘A heartfelt and thought-provoking read’ Sarah Bennett

Discover the gorgeous, heartfelt book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

One lost suitcase. Two strangers. And a notebook that will change lives.

For almost fifty years, sisters Dolly and Greta have lived together – getting each other through the good times and the bad.

Except this year, Greta isn’t there and Dolly is feeling lost and alone. In memory of her sister, Dolly heads to the lost luggage auction where she and Greta go each Christmas. But her bid reveals a gift she never imagined.

Amongst the clothes is the notebook of a reclusive woman who has hardly been outside for an entire year, but who isn’t ready to give up on life. The notebook’s contents resonate with Dolly. With the support of her neighbours, retired Leroy and eleven year old Flo, Dolly decides to take on the year of firsts Phoebe had planned.

But, can you have a year of firsts when you’re seventy-two? And is Dolly ready to discover the notebook’s secrets, or are some secrets better left lost at the airport?

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Such a joy of a book’ Faith Hogan

‘Family stalemates are unravelled in this moving novel about three strong women told with Samantha’s warmth, humour and empathy’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Heartwarming tale of family rifts and reunions. A lovely read!’ Ruth Hogan

An achingly perceptive, beautifully written exploration of the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. I adored it’ Shari Low ''A gorgeous tale of a divided family facing the past via a treasure hunt, beautifully written and full of fabulous 80s nostalgia.'' Jessica Redland

‘An uplifting, yet emotional story about what it means to be family. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry’ Sian O’Gorman

‘I found this book tender, moving and intensely honest’ Celia Anderson

''Warm, wise and wonderfully nostalgic'' Alex Brown

‘A heartfelt and thought-provoking read’ Sarah Bennett

Discover the emotional, uplifting book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.

Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Faith Hogan.

Alex would like to believe she’s a woman who has it all. Or that’s what she tells everyone, including herself. But this is far from true. Actually she’s on the cusp of losing her home, her dream career as a writer is in tatters, her ex won’t speak to her, and her mother’s gone forever.

But then a chance meeting with a stranger named Hope gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, when Hope jokes that perhaps Alex should take over her job in a café while she goes travelling.

Just at that moment, it sounds like the answer to all her problems. So Alex persuades Hope to let her step into her shoes for a month. She brushes away Hope’s attempts to explain about the café, instead demanding to know more about the owner Tom.

But she should have asked for more details. Because the ‘Wrong Order Café’ isn’t like anywhere she’s ever been before. And Alex’s life is about to change forever…

A gorgeously uplifting story about memories, storytelling, love and friendship, about the journeys we take and the people we meet, what we remember and how there are some things we can never forget.

Praise for Samantha Tonge:

‘Perfection – heart-breaking, heart-warming, witty and comforting… A glorious recipe that makes the reader want to move into this cafe and never leave. I absolutely adored it.’ Celia Anderson

‘Samantha Tonge has done it again! An emotional and enlightening story packed with empathy and heart.’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Oh, this book! A beautiful and truly unforgettable read.’ Hazel Prior

‘I loved this heartwarming book… Great characters… Moments to make you smile, raise a lump in your throat and touches of humour… Wonderful.’ Caroline Roberts

‘Wonderful… the author’s emotional touch is quite perfect… A book entirely filled with kindness and love that can’t fail to touch the heart… I adored every moment. One of my books of the year.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I’m not sure any words I choose will be eloquent enough to sum up this very special book…. It’s honest, raw, poignant and heart-breaking. It is also warm-hearted, positive, uplifting, funny and full of love and hope… Clearly written straight from the heart.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘A hug in a book… A truly stunning read and deserved every one of the 5 stars in spades. Loved it doesn’t cover it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘This story is beautiful, uplifting, emotional, thought-provoking and thoroughly disarming… brave, funny, beautiful… life affirming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Had me in tears of laughter and tears of heartbreak… Beautiful.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review