The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright

Beatrice Alright is the queen of silver linings. She can find a spark of hope in any situation. Even when her partner delivers earth-shattering news that leaves Bea and their four-year-old, Ellie, without a home, she refuses to panic. Because Bea believes that what she does have is more important – her job at St Helen’s Hospital, which offers a warm, dry shelter for her and Ellie to stay while she figures things out. By day Bea cleans the wards, by night she tucks her daughter into bed between mops and buckets. And tries so hard to hold on to hope. When Bea sees an old man sitting on a cold and lonely bench outside the hospital, she really doesn’t have time to stop. She should be clearing up her own mess, not worrying about this cantankerous stranger. But Bea can’t help herself… As she slowly starts to draw out Malcolm’s heartbreaking story, could this simple act of kindness begin to heal a decades-old pain? And might finding peace for Malcolm help Bea in ways she didn’t even know she needed? A moving, emotional and uplifting story about second chances and chosen families guaranteed to break your heart and patch it back up again. The perfect book for fans of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont , A Man Called Ove and The Keeper of Stories . Readers are falling in love with Beatrice Alright… ‘Everything about the book is brilliant, never has a book had me sobbing so hard! … I literally read the book in a few hours because I was so devoted to the story and the outcome. I can not rate this one highly enough as it outshines the sun!! ’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘I absolutely LOVE this book!! It gave me ALL of the feels! It was as if I were Beatrice the entire time I was reading , it made me anxious when she was anxious, hurt when she was hurt, happy… I cannot say enough good things about this book! Seven stars!! ’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘One of those exceptional stories that stays with you well after finishing the last line … An absolute must-read .’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Ooh wow… I just loved this one… Broke my heart and put it back together again. It reminds me of how I felt when I read A MAN CALLED OVE .’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘I read this beautiful, emotional story in a day and could hardly bear to put it down even for a moment. Such a tender and heartfelt story… I’ll be recommending this to absolutely everyone.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘ Some stories you read just sock you right in the feels … I cried. I laughed. I felt sad. I felt happy. I felt angry and frustrated… Will have you reaching for the tissues.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘I cried bucket loads of tears while reading this book. It was touching, emotional, and heart-wrenching … I couldn't stop the tears .’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Absolutely loved this book! In fact, I couldn't put it down … So good that I read every time and everywhere I could . I love it when a book makes you feel like you not only know the characters but that. you are also in the room with them.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘I still have tears in my eyes as I write this review . What a perfect piece of storytelling… A truly sensational read.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Oh my, where do I begin!… Grabbed my heart so fiercely I had to take breaks and step outside in the sun to level out my emotions . But, of course, I could not stay away very long as I wanted to keep reading… my heart was invested … I loved this novel… Be prepared for your heart to shatter and your eyes to fill with tears for this is moving, magical and mesmerising… 5 Stars .’ Reader review, ??????????