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Strangers on a London bus unite to help an elderly man find his missed love connection in the heartwarming new novel from the acclaimed author of The Last Chance Library.
When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, brokenhearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 that he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like hers. They made plans for a date at the National Gallery art museum, but Frank lost the bus ticket with her number on it. For the past sixty years, he’s ridden the same bus trying to find her, but with no luck.
Libby is inspired to action and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she papers the bus route with posters advertising their search. Libby begins to open her guarded heart to new friendships and a budding romance, as her tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank’s dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away.
More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chances for happiness—before it’s too late—in a beautifully uplifting novel about how a shared common experience among strangers can transform lives in the most marvelous ways.
Genre: Romance
Strangers on a London bus unite to help an elderly man find his missed love connection in the heartwarming new novel from the acclaimed author of The Last Chance Library.
When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, brokenhearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 that he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like hers. They made plans for a date at the National Gallery art museum, but Frank lost the bus ticket with her number on it. For the past sixty years, he’s ridden the same bus trying to find her, but with no luck.
Libby is inspired to action and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she papers the bus route with posters advertising their search. Libby begins to open her guarded heart to new friendships and a budding romance, as her tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank’s dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away.
More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chances for happiness—before it’s too late—in a beautifully uplifting novel about how a shared common experience among strangers can transform lives in the most marvelous ways.
Genre: Romance
Praise for this book
"I loved this book! It's so special and memorable - a complete joy to read. It's an uplifting and heartfelt story about the power of human connection, friendship, and kindness to strangers. It's tender, heartwarming and simply impossible to put down. This is a must-read - a sure-fire hit that everyone will be talking about." - Sarah J Harris
"The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place!" - Ali Hazelwood
"The Girl on the 88 Bus is one of the loveliest novels I've read. Gorgeously written, it's brimming over with hope, inspiration, and endearing humour. I completely adored this wonderful, warm hug of a book." - India Holton
"Bursting with hope, the most endearing cast of characters, and love in all forms, The Girl on the 88 Bus is heartwarming perfection - I never wanted it to end." - Libby Hubscher
"The Girl on the 88 Bus is a gorgeous story that's equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. A reminder that love is unwavering and ageless and will always carry us through. Freya Sampson is a brilliant writer." - Lia Louis
"Such a lovely, charming read, full of flawed yet endearing characters, with the most uplifting, bittersweet ending." - Beth Morrey
"A heartwarming story with a brilliant twist, The Girl on the 88 Bus kept me guessing until the very end. Freya Sampson has created a wonderful, multi-generational cast of characters who are united in their shared cause. It had me sobbing in places, but ultimately left me warm, cosy and wonderfully uplifted." - Laura Price
"Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters." - Jessica Ryn
"This is Freya Sampson at her best. Beautifully formed characters with a plot that stirs the soul and makes you feel good to be alive. Sampson has such a wonderful knack for writing gorgeous inter-generational characters and you'll be rooting for every one of them in The Girl on the 88 Bus. I loved it so much, I kissed the final page." - Hannah Tovey
"The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place!" - Ali Hazelwood
"The Girl on the 88 Bus is one of the loveliest novels I've read. Gorgeously written, it's brimming over with hope, inspiration, and endearing humour. I completely adored this wonderful, warm hug of a book." - India Holton
"Bursting with hope, the most endearing cast of characters, and love in all forms, The Girl on the 88 Bus is heartwarming perfection - I never wanted it to end." - Libby Hubscher
"The Girl on the 88 Bus is a gorgeous story that's equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. A reminder that love is unwavering and ageless and will always carry us through. Freya Sampson is a brilliant writer." - Lia Louis
"Such a lovely, charming read, full of flawed yet endearing characters, with the most uplifting, bittersweet ending." - Beth Morrey
"A heartwarming story with a brilliant twist, The Girl on the 88 Bus kept me guessing until the very end. Freya Sampson has created a wonderful, multi-generational cast of characters who are united in their shared cause. It had me sobbing in places, but ultimately left me warm, cosy and wonderfully uplifted." - Laura Price
"Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters." - Jessica Ryn
"This is Freya Sampson at her best. Beautifully formed characters with a plot that stirs the soul and makes you feel good to be alive. Sampson has such a wonderful knack for writing gorgeous inter-generational characters and you'll be rooting for every one of them in The Girl on the 88 Bus. I loved it so much, I kissed the final page." - Hannah Tovey
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