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All The Lonely People: From the Richard and Judy bestselling author of Half a World Away comes a warm, life-affirming story - the perfect read for these times

All The Lonely People: From the Richard and Judy bestselling author of Half a World Away comes a warm, life-affirming story - the perfect read for these times

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Mike's new novel "A Song of Me and You" is a heart-warming story about family, friendship, and human connection. It was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year and received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists Association. The novel follows Hubert Bird, a widower who lies about his perfect retirement to his daughter in Australia. When she announces her visit, Hubert faces a race against time to make his life resemble his fake life before he is found out. Along the way, he renews a cherished friendship, is given a second chance at love, and joins an audacious community scheme. However, the secret of his earlier isolation lurks in the shadows, leaving him destined to always be one of the lonely people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton



Don't miss Mike's new novel, "A Song of Me and You"!




Available to order now, this captivating book has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year: Pageturners.


The 2021 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists Association, this heart-warming novel delves into themes of family, friendship, and human connection.


Set in the picturesque countryside, "Hubert Bird stole my heart" follows the story of Hubert, a widower who paints a picture of the perfect retirement filled with fun and friendship in phone calls to his daughter in Australia.


However, Hubert is hiding a secret. Something has made him turn his back on people and he hardly sees a soul. When his daughter announces her visit, Hubert faces a race against time: to make his real life resemble his fake life before he is found out.


Along the way, Hubert renews a cherished friendship, is given a second chance at love, and even joins an audacious community scheme. But with the secret of his earlier isolation lurking in the shadows, is he destined to always be one of the lonely people?


"All The Lonely People" has received rave reviews from readers. One reviewer said, "I absolutely adored every page. It was wonderful, moving, emotional, and very thought provoking." Another reviewer commented, "An emotional journey that left me feeling both heartbroken and heartwarming."


"A beautiful book that touched my soul," said a third reviewer. "Heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story."


Don't miss out on this incredible novel. Order your copy today and experience the magic of "A Song of Me and You"!

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 129 x 213 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473687417

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