by Ruth Hogan
First published 2018
Masha's days are marked by solitude and the companionship of her feisty dog, the red-shoed Sally. But when she meets the terminally ill Mrs. Pritchard, an unexpected friendship blossoms. Together, they discover the power of laughter, the beauty in the ordinary, and the resilience to face life's challenges. As Mrs. Pritchard's health declines, Masha learns to embrace the wisdom of living fully in the present, even as she grieves the loss of her new friend.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, womens-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
352 pages · Paperback · HACHETTE
Content warnings: terminal-illness