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Die alte Dame, die eine Liste schrieb und das Leben und die Liebe wiederfand  - der Überraschungsbestseller aus England und den USAMabels Mann Arthur liebte Listen. Er hinterließ sie überall für sie. 'Denk dran: Eier, Butter, Zucker'. 'Ich liebe dich: heute, morgen, immer'. Aber jetzt ist Arthur nicht mehr da. Er ist gestorben, wie er gelebt hat: sanft, behutsam, ohne viel Aufhebens zu machen. Aber er hat ihr trotzdem eine Liste hinterlassen. Auf dieser steht allerdings nur ein Punkt: 'D suchen'.Mabel, 86 Jahre alt, ist sich sicher, dass sie weiß, was das bedeutet: Sie muss ihre beste Freundin Dot ausfindig machen, die sie seit dem schicksalhaften Tag, an dem sie vor mehr als sechzig Jahren fortging, nicht mehr gesehen hat. Doch wie soll ihr das gelingen? Mabel weiß nicht einmal, ob Dot noch am Leben ist. Außerdem scheint jede Person, mit der sie spricht, zuerst selbst Hilfe zu brauchen mit vermissten Ehemännern, Töchtern, Eltern.Plötzlich ist Mabels seit Jahren stiller und fast eintöniger Alltag voller Leben, und ihre erste eigene Liste wird immer länger.Was sie nicht weiß, ist, dass es auf dieser Liste längst nicht mehr nur darum geht, ihre alte Freundin Dot zu finden. Stellt Mabel sich endlich den Geheimnissen ihrer Vergangenheit, findet sie vielleicht sogar ihr Glück wieder  ...Eine ergreifender und warmherziger Roman über Wahrheit, Liebe und Beziehung und davon, dass es nie zu spät ist, seinem Herzen zu folgen.'Diese Geschichte über Freundschaft, Liebe, Verlust und zweite Chancen hat mein Herz erobert. Ich bewundere Mabel und ihre unwahrscheinliche Bande von bunten Charakteren zutiefst.' Lisa Timoney'Zärtlich und wunderschön. Ebenso hoffnungsvoll wie herzzerreißend ... Ich habe es geliebt.' Amy Beashel'Mabel ist ein absoluter Schatz! Laura Pearson schält geschickt und behutsam die Schichten ihres Leben und dem ihrer Freunde auf eine Art und Weise ab, die das Herz erst schmerzt und dann besänftigt ... Ein erhebender, lebensbejahender Roman.' Emma RobinsonFür Fans¿von 'Ein Mann namens Ove' und¿'Der späte Ruhm der Mrs. Quinn'¿¿ ein Muss!Zehntausende Leserinnen und Leser in England, den USA und Australien haben 'Mrs Mabels letzte Liste' geliebt und begeisterte Rezensionen geschrieben -- endlich auch auf Deutsch!

The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first...Mabel Beaumont's husband Arthur loved lists. He'd leave them for her everywhere. 'Remember: eggs, butter, sugar'. 'I love you: today, tomorrow, always'.But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he's still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: 'Find D'.Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn't seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.It seems impossible. She doesn't even know if Dot's still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she's still no closer to finding Dot.What she doesn't know is that her list isn't just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again...A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of My Name is Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.Readers are absolutely loving The Last List of Mabel Beaumont: 'I've just finished The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Be still my beating heart. I've smiled and I've cried and everything in between. Most importantly I've learned... I'd give it 10 stars if I could.' Nicki's Book Blog'This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It's a tender and uplifting read and I adored Mabel and her unlikely gang of colourful characters. If you enjoy a book that leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied, The Last List of Mabel Beaumont is definitely for you.' Lisa Timoney, author'I absolutely loved this book... I adore an older protagonist who's portrayed as a real person, with opinions and regrets, and who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug - but it had spark and wit and humour too. I loved it, and was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!... Gorgeous!' Clare Swatman, author'Well, I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh... what a beautiful story and an amazing cast of characters. Poignant and inspiring!' Jennie Godfrey, author'Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places... Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon.' Karen Angelico, author

Dear Edie, I wanted you to know so many things. I wanted to tell you them in person, as you grew up by my side. But it wasn't to be...When Jess gives birth to Edie, it's the happiest day of her life. She knows, from the moment her little girl's hand grasps her finger, that her daughter owns her heart, completely and utterly. And even though Edie's father has left them, and single motherhood isn't easy, her beautiful, innocent child brings her untold joy.But then Jess receives a diagnosis that changes everything. Edie's life - that is just beginning - is interrupted by worried looks, heavy conversations. And Jess must face the possibility of leaving her daughter to grow up without her.Propelled by a ticking clock, Jess knows what she has to do. She begins to put pen to paper, to tell her daughter everything she might need to know.How to love, how to lose, how to forgive, and, most importantly, how to live when you never know how long you have...Readers love Laura Pearson:'Gorgeous... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking... I loved it.' Amy Beashel, author'Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements... Such a unique angle... So many memorable characters... Beautiful and utterly affecting.' Louise Beech, author'Be still my beating heart. I've smiled and I've cried and everything in between. Most importantly I've learned... I'd give it 10 stars if I could.' Nicki's Book Blog'This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.' Lisa Timoney, author'Such a treat!... Just beautiful... If you're looking for a charming, warm and moving read, this is the book you need. A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it's never too late to follow your heart.' Holly Miller, author'I adored it. Laura has written a heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo.' Nikki Smith, author'Well, I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh... what a beautiful story and an amazing cast of characters. Poignant and inspiring!' Jennie Godfrey, author'Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places.' Karen Angelico, author'What a beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it's never too late to follow your heart... Moving, funny and emotionally clever. Highly recommend!' Alison Stockham, author

The BRAND NEW emotional read from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, that fans of Colleen Hoover, Cecelia Ahern and Gabrielle Zevin will love. These are the things Becca Valentine doesn't know yet: She doesn't know that two men are about to come into her life. Both seeking her heart. She also doesn't know that everything rests on her love story. Because there are four children she might have. And Fate has a secret little twist for Becca: if she doesn't choose the right man at the right time, she may never meet those children. But what if someone could influence her to follow her heart? Even if they knew it might risk their own chance of coming into being? Because the other thing Becca doesn't know is that somewhere ' in a place they call the Beforelife ' there are four beings waiting. And where they are, almost anything is possible' Readers love Laura Pearson: Even when I couldn't see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn't put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I'm aware I've used that word before but it is!) and yet, it's wonderful and I absolutely loved it! Goodreads reviewer Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening Such a beautiful story. Goodreads reviewer Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!' Absolutely EXQUISITE A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest' A beautiful story that will never leave me. Goodreads reviewer Wow' amazing' Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down' Have the tissues ready it feels so real' it stays with you. Goodreads reviewer I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love. Goodreads reviewer I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made' A really life affirming read. Goodreads reviewer Be still my beating heart. I've smiled and I've cried and everything in between I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Nicki's Book Blog Gorgeous Tender and beautiful' As hopeful as it is heart-breaking I loved it. Amy Beashel, author This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It's a tender and uplifting read' Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied. Lisa Timoney, author *This title was originally published as The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine.