'A marvel… funny, thought-provoking and comforting all at once' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country
'A life-affirming novel of friendship, community and kindness' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird
Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local café could change her path forever.
‘To be, or not to be…’ – printed on orange card with no explanation – appears one morning.
Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer’s block.
As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark – and the long-lost courage to chase it.
For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too''
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.
'Colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny'' Hazel Prior
Genre: General Fiction
'A life-affirming novel of friendship, community and kindness' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird
Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path?
One Note. One Act of kindness. Her new beginning is closer than she thinks.Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local café could change her path forever.
‘To be, or not to be…’ – printed on orange card with no explanation – appears one morning.
Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer’s block.
As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark – and the long-lost courage to chase it.
For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too''
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.
Readers LOVE Six Little Words!
'Within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them… Brim-full of joy, hope and all the summer feels – I loved it!' Faith Hogan'Colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny'' Hazel Prior
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Absolutely spellbinding...Warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny, and yet deeply poignant." - Celia Anderson
"I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny, and charming." - Katie Fforde
"Six Little Words is a marvel--it is funny, thought-provoking, and comforting all at once. Sally Page has a gift for creating lovable characters who feel instantly familiar and a fictional landscape that's a joy to return to. I loved it." - Clare Leslie Hall
"So much to love! First off, the characters--within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them and was invested in things turning out well. North Norfolk is painted with such love, I feel I've been there already, and I adored the quirky idea of To Be or Not To Be driving the action along. It's an overall thoughtful read. I really didn't know much about synesthesia before--the whole story was so much more (in the best way) than I expected...Brimful of joy, hope, and all the summer feels--I loved it!" - Faith Hogan
"I adored this heartwarming and witty book that explores how creativity can spark new connections and fill your life with color. Guaranteed to make you smile--and maybe follow your own secret dream." - Jo Leevers
"I LOVE Sally Page's storytelling and her characters (who, quite frankly, could simply sit about a room for an entire novel and I'd still be entranced!)." - Freya North
"A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional, and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with." - Phaedra Patrick
"Six Little Words is a lovely, life-affirming novel of friendship, community, and kindness. With a cast of characters who quickly feel like your friends, Sally Page has created a world that feels wonderfully real in the best possible way. I just wish I could meet Kate, Bardy, (and Noy in his jumper) in real life!" - AJ Pearce
"Six Little Words combines an unusual storyline with a cast of exceptionally lovable characters. Against an exquisite backdrop of sky and seabirds, the story is about a small group of people who bond over their deep-seated need for creativity. A beautiful book with an important message. Colorful, thoughtful, uplifting, and devilishly funny." - Hazel Prior
"Beautifully written, thought-provoking, uplifting...I loved everything about this book!" - Amanda Prowse
"Six Little Words is a beautifully heartwarming story of hope, love, and friendship, and a powerful reminder that we all have creativity within us, if we just give it a chance to breathe. Sally Page writes with such vivid elegance, transporting readers into the windswept Norfolk marshes. A gorgeous gem of a story." - Freya Sampson
"Utterly mesmerizing. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it." - Heidi Swain
"Tender and moving." - Evie Woods
"I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny, and charming." - Katie Fforde
"Six Little Words is a marvel--it is funny, thought-provoking, and comforting all at once. Sally Page has a gift for creating lovable characters who feel instantly familiar and a fictional landscape that's a joy to return to. I loved it." - Clare Leslie Hall
"So much to love! First off, the characters--within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them and was invested in things turning out well. North Norfolk is painted with such love, I feel I've been there already, and I adored the quirky idea of To Be or Not To Be driving the action along. It's an overall thoughtful read. I really didn't know much about synesthesia before--the whole story was so much more (in the best way) than I expected...Brimful of joy, hope, and all the summer feels--I loved it!" - Faith Hogan
"I adored this heartwarming and witty book that explores how creativity can spark new connections and fill your life with color. Guaranteed to make you smile--and maybe follow your own secret dream." - Jo Leevers
"I LOVE Sally Page's storytelling and her characters (who, quite frankly, could simply sit about a room for an entire novel and I'd still be entranced!)." - Freya North
"A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional, and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with." - Phaedra Patrick
"Six Little Words is a lovely, life-affirming novel of friendship, community, and kindness. With a cast of characters who quickly feel like your friends, Sally Page has created a world that feels wonderfully real in the best possible way. I just wish I could meet Kate, Bardy, (and Noy in his jumper) in real life!" - AJ Pearce
"Six Little Words combines an unusual storyline with a cast of exceptionally lovable characters. Against an exquisite backdrop of sky and seabirds, the story is about a small group of people who bond over their deep-seated need for creativity. A beautiful book with an important message. Colorful, thoughtful, uplifting, and devilishly funny." - Hazel Prior
"Beautifully written, thought-provoking, uplifting...I loved everything about this book!" - Amanda Prowse
"Six Little Words is a beautifully heartwarming story of hope, love, and friendship, and a powerful reminder that we all have creativity within us, if we just give it a chance to breathe. Sally Page writes with such vivid elegance, transporting readers into the windswept Norfolk marshes. A gorgeous gem of a story." - Freya Sampson
"Utterly mesmerizing. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it." - Heidi Swain
"Tender and moving." - Evie Woods
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