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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes

A Novel

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Pub Date Jun 11 2019 | Archive Date May 28 2019


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A “subtle and poignant” novel about unexpected friendships, second chances, and dark secrets—from the international bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things (Good Housekeeping)

“Despite tackling such huge topics as bereavement and cancer, Hogan’s work is filled with hope and the power of friendship.” —Evening Standard

They say friends make life worth living...

Once a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Masha’s life was forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her town’s swimming pool. Almost without her realizing it, her life has shuddered to a halt.

It’s only when Masha begins an unlikely friendship with the mysterious Sally Red Shoes—a bag lady with a prodigious voice and a penchant for saying just what she means—that a new world of possibilities opens up: new friendships, new opportunities, and even a chance for new love. For the first time in years, Masha has the chance to start living again.

But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back.

Like her beloved debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan’s second novel introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who lead us through a moving exploration of the simple human connections that unite us all.
A “subtle and poignant” novel about unexpected friendships, second chances, and dark secrets—from the international bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things (Good Housekeeping)

“Despite...

Advance Praise

Praise for The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes:

"[A] compelling second novel, a powerful story about loss and healing...Fans of Karen White and Marian Keyes will especially enjoy Hogan's storytelling style."
Booklist

“Subtle and poignant.”
―Good Housekeeping

“Warm and wise... With her bestselling 2017 debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Hogan won fans for her astute portrayal of grief and the human capacity for recovery. It is territory she revisits here, adding to her themes that of community and its power to heal. Her passages on loss are vivid and visceral... But hope is never lost and catharsis is to be found in unlikely places.”
―The Guardian

“This is a work that packs in plenty of substance alongside the sweetness... Despite tackling such huge topics as bereavement and cancer, Hogan's work is filled with hope and the power of friendship.”
 ―“Best uplifting books to read this summer,” Evening Standard

 “A whimsical, wistful affair.”
 ―Sunday Express

 “We were huge fans of Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things, and her second book is just as brilliantly written―though you may need tissues at the ready!” ―Sun

 “From the author of breakout hit, The Keeper of Lost Things, this is a book to really love... Hogan writes welcoming prose that makes reading a joy.”
―Stylist

“A novel that looks at how to live life to the full, even if you have suffered tragedy.”
―The Daily Mail

Praise for The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes:

"[A] compelling second novel, a powerful story about loss and healing...Fans of Karen White and Marian Keyes will especially enjoy Hogan's storytelling...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781643852096
PRICE $26.99 (USD)
PAGES 320

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