Reasons To Go Outside: an uplifting, heartwarming novel about unexpected friendship and bravery

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Pearl Winter hasn't been outside in forty-three years.

Since she arrived on Dartmoor as a girl, an isolated family cottage has been her whole world. A place of safety. But now fifty-nine-year-old Pearl is utterly alone - except for the postman, the local crows, and memories of the summer of 1976.

Teenager Connor Matthews feels like a stranger in his own home.

Since his mother's death he's been adrift from his remaining family, troubled by the reality of moving on, and unable to see a future ahead. But when Connor begins a summer job as Pearl's gardener, an unexpected friendship opens the door to a fresh start for them both. If only Pearl and Connor can take the first steps . . .

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'A book that will stay with you long after you've finished it'

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'With a few tears and lots of smiles, I loved this story from the very start'

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'One of my top favourite heart-warming reads'

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'A beautiful book inside and out'

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'The message of hope is conveyed brilliantly'

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A touching and moving exploration of courage, friendship, and how hope can be found in the most unexpected places. Reasons To Go Outside is the heartwarming and uplifting book we all need right now, a celebration of the power of connection and kindness. Poignant, absorbing and beautifully written - I loved it * Holly Miller *
There is such a warmth to this story . . . The characters flew off the page and I took them instantly to my heart . . . a bittersweet book full of love and hope. Who doesn't need that right now * Helen Fisher *
Gentle writing and great characters . . . I loved this book and would not be surprised to see in this year's bestsellers list! * Goodreads Reviewer *
I loved this heartwarming tale about the power of friendship and finding courage within * My Weekly *
The gorgeous characters and the believable story make for a joyous read. * Sun *

Author Bio

Esme King is a former news journalist and an award-winning short film writer and director. She was inspired to write Reasons To Go Outside after interviewing a woman with agoraphobia. Esme lives in Devon with her husband, two children and rescue dog, Milo.