Where do I start? What a beautiful book!
Three main characters and a story that spans over 40 years.
Pearl is a woman in her late 50s, gripped by the hands of aggressive agoraphobia, with not a soul to reach out to or the ability to help herself.
Connor is an 18-year-old with a big life change ahead of him. Something he is not entirely sure he should be doing. and his own dreams which are being squashed to fulfil those of another.
Nate is a 60 something man with not much but memories to keep him going after being made redundant.
All three have a story that ties them together.
It is a story that has its roots in an awful tragedy, but as it grows, and with love and nurture, it bears the fruit of love, friendship, and reconciliation.
I truly loved all three of these characters, and I feel they will stay with me for a long while. And the cast who support them is equally memorable. There is a lot of goodness in this book, which I think the world needs right now.
A story filled with loss, hope, determination and, above all, friendship in the most unlikely of places.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book the characters and the storyline drew me right in.I read it in a day Inwas so involved couldn’t put it down highly recommend.#netgalley #hodderstoughton

Grab yourself a copy of this book! I absolutely loved this! I read this book within a day, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters and the way I had to keep asking myself how I would react in those circumstances.

This is such a great debut novel. Let's start with the really beautiful front cover which is really eye-catching and really makes you want to read it. I loved the writing style, I loved the characters and I really enjoyed the storyline. I can't wait.to read more by this upcoming author.

I was really excited to read this debut novel by Esme King after reading the book description. My initial thoughts would be that I would be introduced to the next Eleanor Oliphant or Harold Fry, those fictitious characters that stay in your heart , and Pearl Winter may well be in that category.
The story is based around Pearl, Connor and Nate and how life can throw you disappointments and challenges and how they can be overcome with resilience and taking opportunities. The gentle writing and great characters, whom I liked immediately ensured I did not want to put the book down.
It has been described as uplifting and heartwarming and I can see why, it is about finding friendship in the unlikeliest places and facing your fears................needless to say, I loved this book and would not be surprised to see in this year’s bestsellers list!
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher Hodder & Stoughton and Esme King for allowing me to read this ebook advance review copy.