Overview
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of the phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path? Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the bulletin board of her local café could change her path forever. ""To be, or not to be""--printed on an orange card with no explanation--appears one morning. Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer's block. As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark--and the long-lost courage to chase it. For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too ...
Full Product Details
Author: Sally Page
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
Edition: Unabridged edition
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9798228647442
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional, and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with."" -- ""Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found, on The Keeper of Stories"" ""Absolutely spellbinding...Warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny, and yet deeply poignant."" -- ""Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane, on The Keeper of Stories"" ""Funny, wise, moving, and full of lovely moments...The characters are endearing and unforgettable."" -- ""Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, on The Keeper of Stories"" ""I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny, and charming."" -- ""Katie Fforde, Sunday Times (London) bestselling author, on The Keeper of Stories"" ""Tender and moving."" -- ""Evie Woods, internationally bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, on The Secrets of Flowers""
Author Information
Sally Page is the internationally bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories, which has sold over 650,000 copies; The Book of Beginnings; and The Secrets of Flowers. After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. In her spare time, she studied floristry, eventually opening her own flower shop, an experience that offered a unique window into people's lives that has inspired her writing. Sally has two daughters, the author Libby Page and Alex, a doctor. She lives in Dorset.
