Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path? One Note. One Act of kindness. Her new beginning is closer than she thinks. Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local cafe could change her path forever. ''To be, or not to be...'' - printed on orange card with no explanation - appears one morning. Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the cafe. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer''s block. As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark - and the long-lost courage to chase it. For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too... Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. Readers LOVE Sally Page! ''I was in awe reading this book, wonderfully written, fascinating history ... a delight for my senses.'' Milly Johnson, author of The Happiest Ever After ''A gorgeous, gorgeous book. This is such an engaging read, packed with light, colour and kindness.'' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins '' Another masterpiece by Sally Page! I read this in one sitting. It moved me, made me smile and stayed with me...'' Reader review '' I devoured this in a day. I knew this book was going to be a big warm hug and it didn''t disappoint'' Reader review ''What a delightful book. Finished in one hit because I really wanted to know what happened ... A book to make you feel glad to be human '' Reader review '' A lovely, lovely read. Great cast of characters and a wonderful story'' Reader review ...

Autorentext

After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. In her spare time she studied floristry at night school and eventually opened her own flower shop. Sally came to appreciate that flower shops offer a unique window into people's stories and she began to photograph and write about this floral life in a series of non-fiction books. Later, Sally continued her interest in writing when she founded her fountain pen company, PLOOMS.

Sally now lives in Dorset. Her eldest daughter, Alex, is a doctor and her youngest daughter is the author Libby Page.

Sally's debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, was a Sunday Timesbestseller, has now sold over 500,000 copies and has been translated into 29 languages.

Klappentext

'A marvel... funny, thought-provoking and comfortingall at once' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country

'A life-affirmingnovel of friendship, communityand kindness' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird Can one note change everything? To be or not to be...

Six little words, printed on orange card, appear one morning pinned to the noticeboard of Kate's local café. There's no explanation, no name.

Each day a new line is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, an ex-English teacher grappling with writer's block.

For Kate, this trail of words might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too...

Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. Readers LOVE Six Little Words! 'Within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them... Brim-full of joy, hope and all the summer feels - I loved it!' Faith Hogan

'My goodness, I didn't want to put it down and couldn't stop thinking about it when I had to. Utterly mesmerising. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it.' Heidi Swain

'Beautifully written, thought provoking, uplifting... I loved everything about this book!' Amanda Prowse

'Guaranteed to make you smile - and maybe follow your own secret dream,' Jo Leevers

'Colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny' Hazel Prior