The Start of Something
The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on June 7, 2022, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores themes of romance and connection. With 384 pages, this edition presents a heartfelt narrative centered around two lonely individuals, Lachlan Wallace and Bethan Gwynne, who find solace in each other’s company through a simple note exchanged between their windows. As Lachlan navigates recovery from a car accident, he observes the world from his home, while Bethan, a newcomer to town, strives to rebuild her life as a single mother.
Readers will discover a touching story of vulnerability and the courage to reach out to others. The narrative unfolds as Lachlan’s curiosity about a vase of flowers prompts him to initiate contact with Bethan, leading to a blossoming relationship that challenges their loneliness. The book delves into the complexities of family life, friendship, and the transformative power of love, all set against the backdrop of city life and gardening. This edition is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a tale that celebrates hope and the beauty of human connection.
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Miranda is such a big-hearted, generous writer, full of warmth and love” Jenny Colgan
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Two lonely people.
One note in the window.
And what happens when they reach out…
Lachlan Wallace is stuck at home after a car accident stalled his army career. With months of physiotherapy still to endure and only his rescue dog and cat for company, he’s taken to gazing out of the window, watching the world spin on without him. And then he notices a vase of flowers on the windowsill of the apartment opposite his. Drawn to their hope and colour, he decides to reach out and sticks a message in his window…
Bethan Gwynne is a stranger in a new town. Bringing up her son Noah by herself, she is slowly rebuilding her life, but loneliness is one obstacle she has yet to overcome. She’s intrigued by a glimpse of her neighbour in the apartment across from hers – and then, one evening, she sees a message in his window just for her:
WHAT ARE THOSE FLOWERS CALLED?
And so begins a love story of two people reaching out, daring to trust a stranger…
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Authors have fallen in love with The Start of Something:
“Heart-warming and believable. This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best” Sarah Morgan
“The Start of Something is a wonderfully romantic story about the healing powers of love. Gentle and romantic, a wonderful salve for the soul, it is a charming joy of a read” Milly Johnson
“Charming, quirky and properly romantic, The Start of Something is a wonderful engaging story of love, the blossoming of hope and the power of a good pack of felt-tipped pens! Perfect” Mike Gayle, All The Lonely People
“A truly heart-warming novel about hope, loneliness and the power of reaching out. Bethan and Lachlan’s story will move anyone who’s ever taken a chance on love. A magical read” Holly Miller, The Sight of You
“Charming, relatable and sweet – I was fully invested in the heartwarming love story of Bethan and Lachlan” Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop
“A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter” Ruth Jones, Never Greener
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