About the book
A story of hope, forgiveness and kindness, Lost Property reminds us to keep our loved ones (along with our bags and umbrellas) close...
'An enthralling read, full of rich descriptions and characters you can't help but love' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins
'A lovely novel about loss and reconnection...both satisfying and joyful' Lissa Evans
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One lost purse. One lost woman.
A chance encounter that changes everything.
Dot Watson has lost her way. Wracked with guilt and struggling with grief, she has tucked herself away in the London Transport Lost Property office, finding solace in the process of cataloguing misplaced things. It's not glamorous or exciting, but it's solitary - just the way Dot likes it.
That is, until elderly Mr Appleby walks through the door in search of his late wife's purse and Dot immediately feels a connection to him. Determined to help, she sets off on an extraordinary journey, one that could lead Dot to reclaim her life and find where she truly belongs...
Perfect for fans of Matt Haig, Rachel Joyce and AJ Pearce, this is a moving and uplifting novel about finding your place in the world.
Readers have fallen in love with Lost Property:
'A beautiful book and one of my best reads this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An emotional journey that had me hooked' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A wonderful, uplifting debut novel' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Dot is an inspiration' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Full of sorrow, love and a light humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I am so pleased to have found Dot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Editions of Lost Property
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529176339
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473578531
Read an Excerpt
A story of hope, forgiveness and kindness, Lost Property reminds us to keep our loved ones (along with our bags and umbrellas) close...
'An enthralling read, full of rich descriptions and characters you can't help but love' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins
'A lovely novel about loss and reconnection...both satisfying and joyful' Lissa Evans
----------------
One lost purse. One lost woman.
A chance encounter that changes everything.
Dot Watson has lost her way. Wracked with guilt and struggling with grief, she has tucked herself away in the London Transport Lost Property office, finding solace in the process of cataloguing misplaced things. It's not glamorous or exciting, but it's solitary - just the way Dot likes it.
That is, until elderly Mr Appleby walks through the door in search of his late wife's purse and Dot immediately feels a connection to him. Determined to help, she sets off on an extraordinary journey, one that could lead Dot to reclaim her life and find where she truly belongs...
Perfect for fans of Matt Haig, Rachel Joyce and AJ Pearce, this is a moving and uplifting novel about finding your place in the world.
Readers have fallen in love with Lost Property:
'A beautiful book and one of my best reads this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An emotional journey that had me hooked' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A wonderful, uplifting debut novel' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Dot is an inspiration' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Full of sorrow, love and a light humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I am so pleased to have found Dot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Property about?
A story of hope, forgiveness and kindness, Lost Property reminds us to keep our loved ones (along with our bags and umbrellas) close...
'An enthralling read, full of rich descriptions and characters you can't help but love' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins
'A lovely novel about loss and reconnection...both satisfying and joyful' Lissa Evans
----------------
One lost purse. One lost woman.
A chance encounter that changes everything.
Dot Watson has lost her way. Wracked with guilt and struggling with grief, she has tucked herself away in the London Transport Lost Property office, finding solace in the process of cataloguing misplaced things. It's not glamorous or exciting, but it's solitary - just the way Dot likes it.
That is, until elderly Mr Appleby walks through the door in search of his late wife's purse and Dot immediately feels a connection to him. Determined to help, she sets off on an extraordinary journey, one that could lead Dot to reclaim her life and find where she truly belongs...
Perfect for fans of Matt Haig, Rachel Joyce and AJ Pearce, this is a moving and uplifting novel about finding your place in the world.
Readers have fallen in love with Lost Property:
'A beautiful book and one of my best reads this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An emotional journey that had me hooked' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A wonderful, uplifting debut novel' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Dot is an inspiration' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Full of sorrow, love and a light humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I am so pleased to have found Dot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lost Property?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Lost Property?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529176339
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lost Property?
Helen Paris
Who is the Publisher of the book Lost Property?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lost Property is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529176339) and ebook(ISBN 9781473578531)
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