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'This book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go until I turned the final page' BETH O'LEARY 'Funny, tender and uplifting' BBC RADIO 4 'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE 'This is one of those books you just want to gulp down in one' GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGSee the Stars, Eleanor Ray's heartwarming new novel is available to preorder now! Filled with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel reminds us all that we need the darkness if we want to see the stars. ........................................... When Amy Ashton's world fell apart eleven years ago, she started a collection. Just a few keepsakes of happier times: some honeysuckle to remind herself of the boy she loved, a chipped china bird, an old terracotta pot . . . Things that others might throw away, but to Amy, represent a life that could have been. Now her house is overflowing with the objects she loves - soon there'll be no room for Amy at all. But when a family move in next door, a chance discovery unearths a mystery, and Amy's carefully curated life begins to unravel. If she can find the courage to face her past, might the future she thought she'd lost still be hers for the taking? Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant and The Keeper of Lost Things, this exquisitely told, uplifting novel shows us that however hopeless things might feel, beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places. ........................................... Everyone is talking about Eleanor Ray: 'This novel is a treasure' WOMAN 'A joy to read, and very beautiful indeed' LISA DICKENSON 'A total treat of a read - warm, enchanting and intriguing, with an unforgettable protagonist at its heart' HOLLY MILLER 'There's an intriguing mystery at the heart of this emotional but uplifting debut novel' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Beautifully written and full of compassion, kindness and hope' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'A gorgeous, warm hug of a novel' SINEAD MORIARTY 'A tonic for the soul' LESLEY KARA 'Charming and thrilling, romantic and gripping' CLAIRE KENDAL 'Eleanor Ray has perfectly captured how it feels to not quite fit in' M W CRAVEN 'A wonderful celebration of the power of kindness' HANNAH TOVEY 'Heart-warming and thought-provoking, a mystery with a difference' ANDREA MARA'I relished it from start to finish. A beautiful book. Thought-provoking. Evocative. A treat to read' AMANDA ROBSON 'A gently absorbing entry into the mystery-uplit canon' VASEEM KHAN 'Charming, endearing . . . will melt even the hardest of hearts' JOANNA NELL 'My book of the year! An absolute must read' LAUREN NORTH 'I loved every bit of it. I think the term in book reviewer lingo is "utterly captivated" - and I was, as it was not only so beautifully written but the story was brilliant, too' FLISS CHESTER 'A brilliantly original protagonist and an intriguing mystery - this book brings a tear to the eye and uplifts the spirit' JACKIE KABLER

'This book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go until I turned the final page' BETH O'LEARY'Funny, tender and uplifting' BBC RADIO 4'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE'This is one of those books you just want to gulp down in one' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING __________________________________________When Amy Ashton's world fell apart eleven years ago, she started a collection. Just a few keepsakes of happier times: some honeysuckle to remind herself of the boy she loved, a chipped china bird, an old terracotta pot . . . Things that others might throw away, but to Amy, represent a life that could have been. Now her house is overflowing with the objects she loves - soon there'll be no room for Amy at all. But when a family move in next door, a chance discovery unearths a mystery, and Amy's carefully curated life begins to unravel. If she can find the courage to face her past, might the future she thought she'd lost still be hers for the taking? Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant and The Keeper of Lost Things, this exquisitely told, uplifting novel shows us that however hopeless things might feel, beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places __________________________________________Everyone is talking about Eleanor Ray: 'A charming debut novel with a loveable heroine' People's Friend'Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant' Candis'Inspiring' Vogue 'A total treat of a read - warm, enchanting and intriguing' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You'Like the objects Amy collects, this novel is a treasure all of its own' Woman'A joy to read, and very beautiful indeed' Lisa Dickenson, author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas'Uplifting' Sunday Express'Beautifully written and full of compassion, kindness and hope' Irish Independent'A gorgeous, warm hug of a novel' Sinead Moriarty, author of A Perfect Match'A tonic for the soul' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour'Charming' Claire Kendal, author of The Book of You'Eleanor Ray has perfectly captured how it feels to not quite fit in' M W Craven, author of The Puppet Show'A wonderful celebration of the power of kindness' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards'Heart-warming and thought-provoking' Andrea Mara, author of The Other Side of the Wall'I relished it from start to finish' Amanda Robson, author of Obsession'Dazzling' My Weekly'A wonderfully huggable and uplifting debut' Love Reading'An uplifting read full of mystery and heart' Yours#'5 Stars...a charming debut with a loveable heroine' People's Friend

The next heartwarming book from Eleanor Ray, bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful.

The next heartwarming book from Eleanor Ray, bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful.

Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan?When Alice Thorington collapses in the street after a particularly hellish day at work, she must finally admit to herself that her outwardly happy life - steady relationship, well-paid job, beautiful flat in the city - isn't everything she'd hoped it would be. Burnt out by long hours and living a life that doesn't fulfil her dreams, Alice returns home to Yorkshire.Her childhood home brings complicated family dynamics, a rediscovery of her passion for stargazing and two new friends: Berti, a boy who finds it easier to count the stars than interact with people, and Matt, her brother's best friend and Alice's teenage crush. With each of them facing their own struggles, can the stars that meant so much to Alice in her past help them to find their way in the present?Filled with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel reminds us all that we need the darkness if we want to see the stars.-----------------------PRAISE FOR See the Stars ??: 'A gorgeous, heart-warming hug of a book, perfect reading for warm nights under clear skies' SAM HOLLAND'A new Eleanor Ray book is a treat to be savoured. Threaded with heartbreak, See the Stars is a beautiful, life-affirming story . . . Utterly transporting, it moved me to tears. Perfect' HEATHER CRITCHLOW' It had me laughing and also brought me to tears. It's extraordinary. I'm buying for everyone I know.' RACHEL WOLF' Eleanor Ray has a magical ability to scatter tears and laughter like stardust through her stories . . . Buy a copy for your mum, your sister, your friend - your entire book club - they'll thank you later.' JO FURNISS-----------------------PRAISE FOR ELEANOR RAY'S DEBUT NOVEL, Everything Is Beautiful: 'This book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go until I turned the final page' BETH O'LEARY'Funny, tender and uplifting' BBC RADIO 4'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE'This is one of those books you just want to gulp down in one' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Like the objects Amy collects, this novel is a treasure all of its own' Woman'A joy to read, and very beautiful indeed' Lisa Dickenson'A total treat of a read - warm, enchanting and intriguing, with an unforgettable protagonist at its heart' Holly Miller'There's an intriguing mystery at the heart of this emotional but uplifting debut novel' Sunday Express'Beautifully written and full of compassion, kindness and hope' Irish Independent'A gorgeous, warm hug of a novel' Sinead Moriarty'A tonic for the soul' Lesley Kara'Charming and thrilling, romantic and gripping' Claire Kendal'Eleanor Ray has perfectly captured how it feels to not quite fit in' M W Craven

For fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Evvie Drake Starts Over comes a "heartwarming and tender...good-humored and uplifting" (BookPage) debut about a reclusive artist whose collection has gotten out of control--but whose unexpected friendship with her new neighbors might be just what she needs to start over. Amy Ashton once dreamed of becoming an artist and creating beautiful objects. But now she simply collects them. Aquamarine bottles, bright yellow crockery, deep Tuscan red pots (and the odd slow cooker) take up every available inch of space in her house. Having suffered a terrible tragedy--one she staunchly refuses to let herself think about, thank you very much--she's decided that it's easier to love things instead of people. But when a new family moves in next door with two young boys, one of whom has a collection of his own, Amy's carefully managed life starts to unravel, prompting her to question why she began to close herself off in the first place. As Amy embarks on a journey back into her past, she has to contend with nosy neighbors, a meddlesome government worker, the inept police, and a little boy whose love of bulldozers might just let Amy open up her heart--and her home--again. Quirky and charming, big-hearted and moving, The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton proves that it's never too late to let go of the things that don't matter...and welcome the people who do.