'A marvel… funny, thought-provoking and comforting all at once' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country

'A life-affirming novel of friendship, community and kindness' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

One Note. One Act of kindness. Her new beginning is closer than she thinks.

Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local café could change her path forever.

‘To be, or not to be…’ – printed on 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…

Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.

'Within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them… Brim-full of joy, hope and all the summer feels – I loved it!' Faith Hogan

'Colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny’ Hazel Prior