Imagine: a cozy seaside town on the North Sea, a favorite pastime at a small bookshop, the morning aroma of freshly baked croissants, an old bicycle, and faithful friends.
For Florry Appleton, this is real happiness. But the familiar harmony is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who looks at her as if he has known her for an eternity. Edward Hart is the shop owner’s grandson. He is attractive, taciturn, and clearly keeps secrets. Florry made herself a promise that she would no longer let anyone hurt her, but with each day, ignoring the strange feeling becomes harder and harder.
And everything changes for good when, under the old staircase, she finds a bundle of yellowed letters. Suddenly it turns out that real mysteries can be far more tangled than any bookshop investigation. And Florry will have to unravel them side by side with the person from whom her breath catches.
This story is like a mug of hot cocoa on a rainy day: it warms you, fills you with coziness, and restores your faith in miracles. Especially where the air is filled with the scents of books, the sea… and a second chance.
This edition is a work of fiction and does not promote the commission of unlawful and antisocial acts, or the consumption of alcohol.