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The Second Chance Book Club

A heart-warming and uplifting novel about family, love, friendship and the joy of books, from the author of Found in a Bookshop
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A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop 'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde 'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its... Read More
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The Second Chance Book Club

A delicious, feel-good story of an unexpected letter with surprising news that will change many lives, in the most unexpected ways. 'Compelling, eye-opening . . . unputdownable' Katie Fforde

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A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop

'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde

'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart' Kate Storey

'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys Bray

'Full of warmth, heart and most excellent book recommendations' Zoe Folbigg

September was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.

Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her.

When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends.

September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .

Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club

'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035416059

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Stephanie Butland is the author of eight novels, including the beloved bookshop tale Lost For Words.

Stephanie lives near the sea in the north-east of England, with her husband Alan and Harris the greyhound. She writes in a studio at the bottom of her garden. For fun, she reads, knits, bakes, walks, and goes to the cinema and theatre. Stephanie loves to talk books and meet readers, and is an occasional performance poet.

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