The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Their last one begins here.

Life is short - no one knows that better than seventeen year-old Lenni Petterssen. On the Terminal Ward, the nurses are offering their condolences already, but Lenni still has plenty of living to do.

When she meets 83-year-old Margot Macrae, a fellow patient offering new friendship and enviable artistic skills, Lenni's life begins to soar in ways she'd never imagined.

As their bond deepens, a world of stories opens up: of wartime love and loss, of misunderstanding and reconciliation, of courage, kindness and joy.

Stories that have led Lenni and Margot to the end of their days.

The One Hundred Years is a celebration of life, hope and kindness. The perfect read to shine a light on dark days.

'Full of wisdom and kindness. It is just the kind of book I adore' JOANNA CANNON

'Touching and honest and funny. I completely and wholeheartedly fell for Lenni and Margot' NINA POTTELL

'A truly gorgeous book, brimming with life and colour' JOANNA GLEN

'Sharp and funny, warm and wise, a remarkable friendship sparks two lifetimes of shared stories in one unforgettable book. I loved it.' JESS KIDD, Author of HIMSELF

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