When the Music Stops

'When the Music Stops' is a novel that explores the journey of love and near misses between Ella and Robert, spanning from Glasgow during WW2 to London in the 60s and beyond. It is a touching and bittersweet tale of life, loss, and enduring love, and has received rave reviews from readers. The book mixes the ordinary with the extraordinary and is a compulsive read.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

‘The sheer definition of a page-turner Reader review ‘A truly original,bittersweet tale of life,loss and enduring love that had me completely hooked . A treasure of a book! Sunday Times bestseller,Ruth Hogan ‘ Stunning,stunning,stunning Anstey Harris This is the story of Ella. And Robert. And of all the things they should have said,but never did. ‘What have you been up to? I shrug,‘Just existing,I guess. ‘Looks like more than just existing. Robert gestures at the baby,the lifeboat,the ocean. ‘All right,not existing. Surviving. He laughs,not unkindly. ‘Sounds grim. ‘It wasnt so bad,really. But I wish youd been there. Ella has known Robert all her life. Through seven key moments and seven key people their journey intertwines.   From the streets of Glasgow during WW2 to the sex,drugs and rock n roll of London in the 60s and beyond,this is a story of love and near misses. Of those who come in to our lives and leave it too soon. And of those who stay with you forever… Readers LOVE When the Music Stops ! ‘Endearing and beautifully told Janet ‘Stunning …with touches of a modern day Jane Eyre in that invisible space between the pages. Unusual. Rare. Magical. Highly recommended. Jenny ‘What a storyteller this author is… The closing chapters are sublime,and brought me to tears . A beautiful ending. This book will remain with me long after I write this review Janette ‘It mixes the ordinary with the extraordinary …in one way a version of David Nicholls One Day Jane ‘I fell in love with this lovely book…its about the things that connect us. A terrific read Pamela ‘This is going to leave a few people with tears in their eyes… read it in one sitting Louisa ‘There was one scene that overwhelmed me,had me crying so much I had t.

‘The sheer definition of a page-turner Reader review ‘A truly original,bittersweet tale of life,loss and enduring love that had me completely hooked . A treasure of a book! Sunday Times bestseller,Ruth Hogan ‘ Stunning,stunning,stunning Anstey Harris This is the story of Ella. And Robert. And of all the things they should have said,but never did. ‘What have you been up to? I shrug,‘Just existing,I guess. ‘Looks like more than just existing. Robert gestures at the baby,the lifeboat,the ocean. ‘All right,not existing. Surviving. He laughs,not unkindly. ‘Sounds grim. ‘It wasnt so bad,really. But I wish youd been there. Ella has known Robert all her life. Through seven key moments and seven key people their journey intertwines.   From the streets of Glasgow during WW2 to the sex,drugs and rock n roll of London in the 60s and beyond,this is a story of love and near misses. Of those who come in to our lives and leave it too soon. And of those who stay with you forever… Readers LOVE When the Music Stops ! ‘Endearing and beautifully told Janet ‘Stunning …with touches of a modern day Jane Eyre in that invisible space between the pages. Unusual. Rare. Magical. Highly recommended. Jenny ‘What a storyteller this author is… The closing chapters are sublime,and brought me to tears . A beautiful ending. This book will remain with me long after I write this review Janette ‘It mixes the ordinary with the extraordinary …in one way a version of David Nicholls One Day Jane ‘I fell in love with this lovely book…its about the things that connect us. A terrific read Pamela ‘This is going to leave a few people with tears in their eyes… read it in one sitting Louisa ‘There was one scene that overwhelmed me,had me crying so much I had t.

‘The sheer definition of a page-turner Reader review ‘A truly original,bittersweet tale of life,loss and enduring love that had me completely hooked . A treasure of a book! Sunday Times bestseller,Ruth Hogan ‘ Stunning,stunning,stunning Anstey Harris This is the story of Ella. And Robert. And of all the things they should have said,but never did. ‘What have you been up to? I shrug,‘Just existing,I guess. ‘Looks like more than just existing. Robert gestures at the baby,the lifeboat,the ocean. ‘All right,not existing. Surviving. He laughs,not unkindly. ‘Sounds grim. ‘It wasnt so bad,really. But I wish youd been there. Ella has known Robert all her life. Through seven key moments and seven key people their journey intertwines.   From the streets of Glasgow during WW2 to the sex,drugs and rock n roll of London in the 60s and beyond,this is a story of love and near misses. Of those who come in to our lives and leave it too soon. And of those who stay with you forever… Readers LOVE When the Music Stops ! ‘Endearing and beautifully told Janet ‘Stunning …with touches of a modern day Jane Eyre in that invisible space between the pages. Unusual. Rare. Magical. Highly recommended. Jenny ‘What a storyteller this author is… The closing chapters are sublime,and brought me to tears . A beautiful ending. This book will remain with me long after I write this review Janette ‘It mixes the ordinary with the extraordinary …in one way a version of David Nicholls One Day Jane ‘I fell in love with this lovely book…its about the things that connect us. A terrific read Pamela ‘This is going to leave a few people with tears in their eyes… read it in one sitting Louisa ‘There was one scene that overwhelmed me,had me crying so much I had t.

‘The sheer definition of a page-turner Reader review ‘A truly original,bittersweet tale of life,loss and enduring love that had me completely hooked . A treasure of a book! Sunday Times bestseller,Ruth Hogan ‘ Stunning,stunning,stunning Anstey Harris This is the story of Ella. And Robert. And of all the things they should have said,but never did. ‘What have you been up to? I shrug,‘Just existing,I guess. ‘Looks like more than just existing. Robert gestures at the baby,the lifeboat,the ocean. ‘All right,not existing. Surviving. He laughs,not unkindly. ‘Sounds grim. ‘It wasnt so bad,really. But I wish youd been there. Ella has known Robert all her life. Through seven key moments and seven key people their journey intertwines.   From the streets of Glasgow during WW2 to the sex,drugs and rock n roll of London in the 60s and beyond,this is a story of love and near misses. Of those who come in to our lives and leave it too soon. And of those who stay with you forever… Readers LOVE When the Music Stops ! ‘Endearing and beautifully told Janet ‘Stunning …with touches of a modern day Jane Eyre in that invisible space between the pages. Unusual. Rare. Magical. Highly recommended. Jenny ‘What a storyteller this author is… The closing chapters are sublime,and brought me to tears . A beautiful ending. This book will remain with me long after I write this review Janette ‘It mixes the ordinary with the extraordinary …in one way a version of David Nicholls One Day Jane ‘I fell in love with this lovely book…its about the things that connect us. A terrific read Pamela ‘This is going to leave a few people with tears in their eyes… read it in one sitting Louisa ‘There was one scene that overwhelmed me,had me crying so much I had t.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008293246