Mabel Beaumont's last assignment

It's never too late for a fresh start... Mabel Beaumont spent over 60 years by the side of one man. But her beloved Arthur had passed away, and an unbearable silence reigned in their house. The eighty-six-year-old widow is terrified by the prospect of her remaining years in solitude, where only memories and necessary household chores will keep her company. But fate has other plans for her... One day she finds a note written in her husband's handwriting with the instruction "Find D". A name immediately springs to mind that, even after many decades, still evokes strong emotions in her: Dot. Her best friend, who once disappeared suddenly from Mabel's life without explanation. But where should she start? Fortunately, she won't be alone in her quest - several women of different ages cross her path, who have enough of their own worries, but don't hesitate to lend a helping hand to her new friend. But will he be able to complete his last task? And how will she deal with what she learned in her old age about relationships between women and herself? A touching and deeply human story about second chances, whose audiobook form gives prominence to the superbly written dialogue and intimate reflections of an overly caring and endearingly stubborn senior citizen. A man named Ove has finally found his female counterpart! "A touching and tender read about loneliness after the loss of a partner that can turn into something unexpected if you meet the right people." - from reader feedback on Databázeknih.cz "This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and new beginnings grabbed me by the heart. I fell in love with Mabel and her group of diverse friends." - Lisa Timoney, writer "Lauren Pearson has written a touching and emotionally charged story that reflects a currently popular theme - intergenerational relationships." - Notes of a Librarian "I love older heroines who are feisty and not afraid to say what's on their minds. This book is like a warm hug - but it doesn't lack sparkle and wit." - Clare Swatman, writer It's a disparate bunch on the surface. We have a young mum, Kirsty, if I remember correctly, She said, that she's thirty-two.., who always expresses herself with choice, her looks are immaculate, and for some reason, she's the only person, that my dog can put up with. Then there's Julie, who is in her late fifties, fearless and a bit brash, but behind this facade there's a lot of insecurity. And finally Patricia, with her legs to the sky and elegant walk, who the other day told us she was seventy, and I couldn't believe my ears. I don't know much about friendships between multiple women, but I suspect age plays a major role. That's where our group is unusual, we simply put all this behind us and it works. - excerpt from the book