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Mike Gayle

The Museum of Ordinary People: The uplifting new novel from the bestselling author of Half a World Away

The Museum of Ordinary People: The uplifting new novel from the bestselling author of Half a World Away

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In the novel "A Song of Me and You," Jess is about to sell her childhood home when she discovers the mysterious Alex and together they become custodians of The Museum of Ordinary People, an archive of letters, photographs, and collections. They unravel heartbreaking stories and unearth long-buried secrets, inspired by a box of mementos found in a skip. The novel is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss, and the things we leave behind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton


Discover the captivating new novel by Mike Gayle, titled "A Song of Me and You." Still grappling with the profound loss of her mother, Jess is faced with the challenging task of emptying her childhood home in preparation for its sale. However, during this process, she encounters the enigmatic Alex, and together they become the guardians of a mysterious archive known as "The Museum of Ordinary People." As they delve into the history and stories behind the various objects in their care, Alex and Jess uncover heartbreaking tales that span generations and continents, as well as long-buried secrets that lie closer to home.

Inspired by a box of mementos discovered abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, "The Museum of Ordinary People" is a thought-provoking and poignant exploration of memory, grief, loss, and the things we leave behind.

Acclaimed authors such as Lisa Jewell, Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Hogan, and Jenny Colgan have praised Mike Gayle's exceptional talent for delving into the depths of human emotions and contemporary issues.

Don't miss out on this captivating and emotionally resonant novel. Get your copy today and experience the magic of Mike Gayle's storytelling!

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529344790

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