Someone Else’s Shoes

Jojo Moyes returns with another heartwarming and insightful novel in Someone Else’s Shoes, where the unexpected swap of footwear brings two women's lives into unforeseen directions. This compelling story revolves around the intricacies of friendship, the unpredictable turns of fortune, and the resilience required to navigate through life's upheavals.

When Nisha Cantor’s marriage suddenly ends, and her impossibly luxurious lifestyle goes up in smoke, she finds herself reeling. As she grapples with the shocking changes, the loss of her cherished red-soled Louboutins becomes symbolic of her swiftly altered status. On the flip side, Sam Kemp is muddling through a routine that feels increasingly monotonous and thankless. The fortuitous misplacement of a gym bag leads both women to the discovery that walking in each other's shoes may be exactly what they need to reclaim their sense of self and embrace life's new paths.

Throughout this beautifully crafted tale, Moyes expertly explores themes of identity, resilience, and the unanticipated consequences of a simple exchange. A master of character development, Moyes delves into the lives of Nisha and Sam with her trademark empathy and insight, rendering their journeys believable and heart-wrenching yet uplifting.

The brand-new standalone novel from the number one bestselling author of Me Before You, After You, and Still Me promises to captivate readers with its engaging narrative and rich emotional depth.

Someone Else’s Shoes has received critical acclaim, highlighting Moyes’ unparalleled ability to weave compelling stories:

"Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love." — Sunday Express

"Storytelling at its best." — Marie Claire

"A deeply satisfying book full of big emotions." — Good Housekeeping

"Britain's best contemporary female author." — Sun on Sunday

Immerse yourself in this refreshingly different yet intensely relatable novel that only Jojo Moyes can deliver. Discover how a single, surreal moment can drastically alter life’s trajectory, revealing unexpected truths and forging new paths to personal redemption.