<p><i>''A total triumph'', ''Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once'', ''Highly recommended''</i><br><br>*The <i>Independent</i><b>best ''never-too-late''</b> story of 2021, and one of the 8 <b>best uplifting books of the year</b>*<br><br><b>IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO BE LOVED?</b><br><b><br><FONT></b><br><br>''<b>Wonderful</b> . . . An <b>utter treat</b>'' <b>KATE MOSSE</b><br><br>''A<b> heartfelt </b>coming-of-age story . . . <b>Remarkable'' </b><b>LAURIE FRANKEL, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author </b><br><br>''A <b>heart-warming</b>,<b> joyous</b> love story - <b>original</b>, <b>hopeful</b> and totally <b>charming</b>'' <b>ADELE PARKS</b><br><br><b>''I loved it! </b>Really <b>heart-warming and joyful,</b> but also so poignant. <b>I cannot recommend this book highly enough'' </b><b>LORRAINE KELLY</b><br><br>''Albert is one of the <b>most endearing characters </b>I''ve met in a long time . . . <b>Proof that it''s never too late </b>to find a happy ending''