The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

Or the letter that was never sent to Harold Fry
Series: Harold Fry
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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce is a poignant tale of love, regret, and redemption. As Queenie Hennessy nears the end of her life in a hospice, she reflects on her past and the profound impact of her friendship with Harold Fry. The story unfolds through her letters to Harold, revealing hidden truths and emotions as she awaits his arrival.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy poignant and heartfelt tales that delve into themes of love, regret, and redemption. The story is beautifully crafted with a reflective tone, following a character on an emotional journey as she writes a letter and comes to terms with her past. If you appreciate stories that explore the depth of human connection and the impact of love across time, you might find this touching narrative compelling.

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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

From the author of the 2 million+ copy, worldwide bestseller, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, an exquisite, funny and heartrending parallel story.

When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked.

Bestselling companion to the 2 million+ copy, worldwide phenomenon, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry- an exquisite, funny and heartrending parallel story.

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Bestselling companion to the 2 million+ copy, worldwide phenomenon, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - an exquisite, funny and heartrending parallel story.

From the author of the 2 million+ copy, worldwide bestseller, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, - soon to be a major movie starring Jim Broadbent - an exquisite, funny and heartrending parallel story.

When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait?

A new volunteer at the hospice suggests that Queenie should write again; only this time she must tell Harold everything. In confessing to secrets she has hidden for twenty years, she will find atonement for the past. As the volunteer points out, 'Even though you've done your travelling, you're starting a new journey too.'

Queenie thought her first letter would be the end of the story. She was wrong. It was the beginning.

Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with a mischievous bite, this is a novel about the journey we all must take to learn who we are; it is about loving and letting go. And most of all it is about finding joy in unexpected places and at times we least expect.


'A beautiful story which will grip you, make you laugh and cry, uplift your spirit and leave you feeling profoundly grateful' DAILY MAIL

'Will leave you wide-eyed and wanting to read it all again . . . wondrous' THE TIMES


IF YOU LOVE THIS NOVEL YOU WILL ALSO ENJOY THE FINAL PART OF THE HAROLD FRY TRILOGY - MAUREEN FRY AND THE ANGEL OF THE NORTH - OUT NOW!

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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce is praised for its touching and moving narrative. The writing is described as simple yet powerful, capturing themes of hope and emotional depth. It's considered an emotional journey that mixes laughter and tears, offering a profound reading experience about loss, redemption, and joy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784160302

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Rachel Joyce is the author of the Sunday Times and international bestsellers The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Perfect, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North, The Music Shop, Miss Benson's Beetle, and a collection of interlinked short stories, A Snow Garden & Other Stories. Rachel's books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The critically acclaimed film of the novel, for which Rachel also wrote the screenplay, was released in 2023. Miss Benson's Beetle won the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize in 2021. Rachel was awarded the Specsavers National Book Awards New Writer of the Year in December 2012 and was shortlisted for the UK Author of the Year in 2014. In 2024 she was awarded an honorary doctorate by Kingston University. Rachel has written over twenty original afternoon plays and adaptations of the classics for BBC Radio 4. She lives with her family near Stroud.

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