Mrs. Nash’s Ashes
Mrs. Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 23, 2023, is a 352-page work in English that intertwines themes of romance and self-discovery. The story follows Millicent Watts-Cohen, who embarks on a road trip from D.C. to Key West with the ashes of her elderly best friend, Mrs. Nash. Millicent’s mission is to reunite her friend with a long-lost love, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she is joined by Hollis Hollenbeck, a cynical writer who challenges her views on love and happily-ever-afters.
As they navigate quirky bed-and-breakfasts and small-town festivals, Millicent and Hollis confront their differing beliefs about romance. The trip becomes a transformative experience for both, as they explore not only Mrs. Nash’s past but also their own evolving perspectives on love. This edition captures the essence of a romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of relationships, making it a notable addition to the genres of fiction and LGBTQ+ literature.
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A starry-eyed romantic, a cynical writer, and (the ashes of) an elderly woman take the road trip of a lifetime that just might upend everything they believe about true love.
Millicent Watts-Cohen is on a mission. When she promised her elderly best friend that she’d reunite her with the woman she fell in love with nearly eighty years ago, she never imagined that would mean traveling from D.C. to Key West with three tablespoons of Mrs. Nash’s remains in her backpack. But Millie’s determined to give her friend a symbolic happily-ever-after, before it’s (really) too late—and hopefully reassure herself of love’s lasting power in the process.
She just didn’t expect to have a living travel companion.
After a computer glitch grounds flights, Millie is forced to catch a ride with Hollis Hollenbeck, an also-stranded acquaintance from her ex’s MFA program. Hollis certainly does not believe in happily-ever-afters—symbolic or otherwise—and makes it quite clear that he can’t fathom Millie’s plan ending well for anyone.
But as they contend with peculiar bed-and-breakfasts, unusual small-town festivals, and deer with a death wish, Millie begins to suspect that her reluctant travel partner might enjoy her company more than he lets on. Because for someone who supposedly doesn’t share her views on romance, Hollis sure is becoming invested in the success of their journey. And the closer they get to their destination, the more Millie has to admit that maybe this trip isn’t just about Mrs. Nash’s love story after all—maybe it’s also about her own.
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