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Six Miles South of Happiness
(2026)(The first book in the Six Miles South series)
A novel by Victoria Connelly
Is it ever too late to choose a new life?
When her domineering mother dies, Elise sees a chance to finally escape the life she’s been living. Sorting through her mother’s belongings, she discovers a set of delicate sketchbooks that once belonged to a long-lost relative – a woman who travelled through Italy decades before. Drawn by the mystery, Elise sets off on a journey her mother never would have approved of. But who was this woman from the past and why was her story hidden for so long?
Taking early retirement to travel around Europe in a campervan has been Nuala’s long-held dream. But when her husband, Paul, announces he’s leaving her for another woman just as they should be setting off together, Nuala faces an impossible choice: abandon the dreams she’s waited years for – or go it alone.
At fifty-two, Laurie feels utterly lost. Fed up with her job, her children flown from the nest and her marriage reduced to silence, she knows something has to change. Booking a yoga retreat in Tenerife, she plucks up the courage to travel solo. But, when she meets Santi, a young Spaniard who unsettles her in unexpected ways, Laurie begins to wonder if this adventure might be more than she’s ready for.
From the winding streets of Florence to the sunny shores of Tenerife, join Elise, Nuala and Laurie as they face their fears, find courage, and decide how much they are willing to risk for a second chance at happiness.
Praise for Victoria Connelly:
‘A heartwarming story with charming characters.’ New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
‘I stayed up very late on two nights reading One Last Summer. I was very moved by it.’ Jilly Cooper
‘The Beauty of Broken Things is such a lovely, sensitively written novel which I found genuinely uplifting.’ LJ Ross, #1 bestselling author
‘A wistful, hopeful treasure of a book.''' Fiona Valpy
‘Great fun. A real page-turner.’ Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Sanditon and War and Peace
‘Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.’ Lisa Jewell
‘A lovely feel-good story.’ Katie Fforde
‘A magical story from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly.’ Carole Matthews
‘A series of delightful reads for book lovers everywhere. With its comforting combination of family, friendships and beautiful bookshops, it warms the heart and soothes the soul.’ Heidi Swain
‘Bestselling British author Connelly’s latest captivating book takes readers on an insightful exploration of grief, loss, forgiveness, and the ultimate healing power of love. With its exquisitely nuanced characters and quietly powerful plot, this superbly written love story will definitely please fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, and readers who fondly remember and miss Rosamunde Pilcher.’ Booklist
Genre: General Fiction
When her domineering mother dies, Elise sees a chance to finally escape the life she’s been living. Sorting through her mother’s belongings, she discovers a set of delicate sketchbooks that once belonged to a long-lost relative – a woman who travelled through Italy decades before. Drawn by the mystery, Elise sets off on a journey her mother never would have approved of. But who was this woman from the past and why was her story hidden for so long?
Taking early retirement to travel around Europe in a campervan has been Nuala’s long-held dream. But when her husband, Paul, announces he’s leaving her for another woman just as they should be setting off together, Nuala faces an impossible choice: abandon the dreams she’s waited years for – or go it alone.
At fifty-two, Laurie feels utterly lost. Fed up with her job, her children flown from the nest and her marriage reduced to silence, she knows something has to change. Booking a yoga retreat in Tenerife, she plucks up the courage to travel solo. But, when she meets Santi, a young Spaniard who unsettles her in unexpected ways, Laurie begins to wonder if this adventure might be more than she’s ready for.
From the winding streets of Florence to the sunny shores of Tenerife, join Elise, Nuala and Laurie as they face their fears, find courage, and decide how much they are willing to risk for a second chance at happiness.
Praise for Victoria Connelly:
‘A heartwarming story with charming characters.’ New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
‘I stayed up very late on two nights reading One Last Summer. I was very moved by it.’ Jilly Cooper
‘The Beauty of Broken Things is such a lovely, sensitively written novel which I found genuinely uplifting.’ LJ Ross, #1 bestselling author
‘A wistful, hopeful treasure of a book.''' Fiona Valpy
‘Great fun. A real page-turner.’ Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Sanditon and War and Peace
‘Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.’ Lisa Jewell
‘A lovely feel-good story.’ Katie Fforde
‘A magical story from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly.’ Carole Matthews
‘A series of delightful reads for book lovers everywhere. With its comforting combination of family, friendships and beautiful bookshops, it warms the heart and soothes the soul.’ Heidi Swain
‘Bestselling British author Connelly’s latest captivating book takes readers on an insightful exploration of grief, loss, forgiveness, and the ultimate healing power of love. With its exquisitely nuanced characters and quietly powerful plot, this superbly written love story will definitely please fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, and readers who fondly remember and miss Rosamunde Pilcher.’ Booklist
Genre: General Fiction
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