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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes

from the author of The Keeper of Lost Things
By Ruth Hogan
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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan is a heartfelt story about love, loss, and finding healing in the most unexpected places. It follows Masha as she grapples with the grief of losing her son and is drawn to two intriguing women—a spirited elderly lady who feeds crows in a cemetery and a reclusive beguiling singer. Through their guidance, Masha learns to embrace life once more, discovering wisdom, comfort, and hope along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of unexpected friendships and personal rediscovery. It beautifully weaves together stories of loss, resilience, and the healing power of new beginnings. Perfect for those who appreciate uplifting narratives with a touch of whimsy and heart.

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From the bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan, comes another irresistible novel of unexpected friendships, second chances - and dark secrets . . .

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Loved Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things? Keep on reading...

'Warm and wise' – Guardian

'A book to really love ... makes reading a joy' – Stylist

'Will soften even the hardest of hearts' – Red

'Subtle and poignant' – Good Housekeeping

'Plenty of spirit and heart' – Daily Mail

'An adorable heartfelt story.' – Prima

Masha's life has stopped. Once a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, her life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds solace in the silent company of the souls of her local Victorian cemetery and at the town's lido, where she seeks refuge underwater—safe from the noise and the pain.

But a chance encounter with two extraordinary women—the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl-turned-magician's wife-turned-seventy-something-roller-disco-fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice—opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, the past comes roaring back...

Like her bestselling debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan's second novel introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who guide us through a moving exploration of the simple human connections that make life worth living.

Praise for The Keeper of Lost Things, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick 2017

Winner of the Richard & Judy Readers' Award 2017

'A gem' – Huffington Post

'Exquisite' – The Lady

'Delightful' – Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

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Ruth Hogan's The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes is lauded for its heartfelt exploration of grief and recovery, accentuated by themes of community and friendship. Reviewers appreciate her vivid portrayal of loss, with an underlying current of hope and healing. The book is described as brilliantly written, combining substance with sweetness, and is filled with touching moments that might require tissues. Many find it a whimsical and poignant story with prose that offers both comfort and joy.

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ISBN: 9781473669017

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Two Roads

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Ruth Hogan has now sold over a million books. Her first novel, The Keeper of Lost Things, was a Sunday Times bestseller and a Richard & Judy pick and is published in over 30 countries. Her next novels, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes and Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, helped establish her as one of the queens of uplifting fiction. Madame Burova, her fourth novel, is set in her beloved Brighton. Ruth lives in a chaotic Victorian house with an assortment of rescue dogs and her long suffering husband.

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