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The Girl on the 88 Bus

The most heart-warming novel of 2022, perfect for fans of Libby Page
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When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, heartbroken and adrift, she encounters elderly pensioner Frank on the number 88 bus. Frank shares his story of a lost love from 1962, a girl with red hair like Libby's, and a missed connection made fleeting by a lost phone number. Inspired, Libby embarks on a mission to find Frank's long-lost love, forming unexpected friendships and opening her heart along the way. As Frank's dementia advances, time runs out for their quest, but through their journey, Libby discovers the importance of embracing her own chance at happiness.
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This novel will appeal to fans of heartfelt romance and character-driven stories, especially readers who enjoy touching tales about love, memory, and second chances.

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The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever

The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever

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The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place! - Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

I loved it - Hannah Tovey

Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters - Jessica Ryn

A must-read - Sarah J. Harris

When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her.

Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away...

More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late.

The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever.

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Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis, describes the book as "uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart," praising its celebration of human connections and dreams. Readers call it "heartwarming," "gorgeously written," and a "must-read," captivated by its relatable, quirky characters and emotional depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838778392

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Freya Sampson worked in TV and was the executive producer of Channel 4's Four in a Bed and Gogglesprogs.
She studied History at Cambridge University and is a graduate of the Faber Academy. She lives in London with her husband, two young children and an antisocial cat.
Her debut novel, The Last Library, was published in 2021, The Girl on the 88 Bus is her second novel.

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