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The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright: An absolutely unputdownable feel good novel about love, loss and taking chances Kindle Edition

by Beth Miller (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,735 ratings
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‘Wow… I laughed out loud, I cried, I stayed up well into the night reading just a little bit more. I just loved this book so much… I really really loved this book… An absolute joy to read.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Sometimes it takes losing something to see where you truly belong.

For the past twenty-nine years, Kay Bright’s days have had a familiar rhythm: she works in her husband’s stationery shop hoping to finally sell the legendary gold pen, cooks for her family, tries to remember to practise yoga, and every other month she writes to her best friend, Ursula. Kay could set her calendar by their letters: her heart lifts when the blue airmail envelope, addressed in Ursula’s slanting handwriting, falls gently onto the mat.

But now Ursula has stopped writing and everything is a little bit worse.

Ursula is the only one who knows Kay’s deepest secret, something that happened decades ago that could tear Kay’s life apart today. She has always been the person Kay relies on.

Worried, Kay gets out her shoebox of Ursula’s letters and as she reads, her unease starts to grow. And then at ten o’clock in the morning, Kay walks out of her yellow front door with just a rucksack, leaving her wedding ring on the table...

This emotional and heart-warming novel is for anyone who knows it’s never too late to look for happiness. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will fall in love with this feel-good and moving story that shows you that the best friendships truly last forever.

Readers are falling totally in love with The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright:


‘Absolutely beautiful! I finished it late last night – I knew I couldn’t stop once I started – with happy tears running down my face! Just beautiful and thought-provoking! A wonderful, heart-warming, life-affirming tale from this fantastic author. Everyone should be reading this… Outstanding. Five stars do not do this book justice… Thank you Beth Miller for this exquisite treasure of a book!’ Bestselling author Renita D’Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story that drew me in from the first pages. With tissues clutched in my hand and tears running down my face, I read this book in one sitting. A story that will stay with me.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was teary-eyed… A book to truly fall in love with! I couldn’t seem to read this book fast enough. I stayed up way, way too late to finish it. There were parts that actually had me laughing out loud. I haven’t read such a warm-your-heart type of book in a very very long time. I totally recommend it.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A poignant read and an emotional one. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. If you read just one book about life make it this one. 10 stars if I could.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a touching, heartfelt book; tears a few times. Couldn’t put this one down and finished it in one day… Great, great book!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh, what an absolute gem of a book… At several points I definitely had something in my eye, and towards the end, well… All I can say is that it takes a lot for a book to simultaneously make me laugh and need to clear a lump in my throat. This one did it in spades. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A very heart-warming, emotional read. Get your tissues ready as you might need them; I certainly did.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I stayed up way too late reading this book. My 2 a.m. novel. I laughed out loud and I cried while reading… I cannot wait for more novels from Beth Miller.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YY8NJDF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (January 9, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1932 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,735 ratings

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Beth Miller

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I have been told that I write like a tall blonde, so that's how I'd like you to picture me.

I've published six novels. The most recent, which came out in January 2022, is 'The Woman Who Came Back to Life.' I've also published two non-fiction books. I work as a book coach and creative writing tutor.

Before writing books, I did a lot of different jobs. I worked in schools, shops, offices, hospitals, students' unions, basements, from home, in my car, and up a tree. OK, not up a tree. I've been a sexual health trainer, a journalist, a psychology lecturer, a PhD student, a lousy alcohol counsellor, and an inept audio-typist. I sold pens, bread, and condoms. Not in the same shop. I taught parents how to tell if their teenagers are taking drugs (clue: they act like teenagers), and taught teenagers how to put on condoms (clue: there won't really be a cucumber). I taught rabbis how to tell if their teenagers are druggedly putting condoms on cucumbers.

Throughout this, I always wrote, and always drank a lot of tea. I'm now pretty much unbeatable at drinking tea.

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Luccia Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel Good Novel of Love and Friendship
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright is an uplifting novel about, love, loss, marriage, divorce, parenting, and the power of Friendship and forgiveness. It deals with how families and relationships have changed over varios generations born in the sixties and eighties. It's set mostly in and around Wales. The novel starts when Kay decides she no longer wishes to continue in her loveless marriage, the rest of the novel deals with her family's reactions, and the impact of the event on their lives.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The missing letter of Mrs, Bright
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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Unique story in many ways with enchanting scenic descriptions. The messages were clear from several generations about what really matters in life.
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Texanne
3.0 out of 5 stars REALLY 3 - 1/2 STARS FOR ME -
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
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Kay is leaving her husband of 29 years. She has felt unfulfilled for nearly all of her married life. Without much preparation and no warning for her husband or children, she leaves to start a new adventure.
There was much for me to like in this book. It is very realistic. Her relationships with her family are portrayed as very human. Kay has two best friends and those friendships are apparently some of the most meaningful relationships she has ever had in her life. Rose and Bear have been her friends since they were very young and they have shared life’s ups and downs with one another.
The characters are generally likable. Kay has her good and bad points just as people normally have. For years Kay felt as though life were passing her by. One of the biggest messages Kay and the reader get in this story is that life goes quickly and we do not always get the chances we would like.
From the description of the story, my expectations were very high. I liked this book, but I did not fall in love with it. I think for me, going back and forth between times, places and characters broke my rhythm. I understand why it was done as it was, but it messed with my focus. But, honestly, I could not think of another way to tell the stories.
Ms Miller is a talented author. Her characters are complete people. And most of the time they were likable people who would make good friends. There is one exception who seems incapable of being a good friend or just a decent human being. But, again, life can be like that.
This is a story of human nature and the idea that we all need to live the life we truly desire.
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Tazmania
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Sensitive
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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Changing your life at 50+ is not easy, but in this heart feeling letter, you will fall in love with Rose, Bear and Kay. Life does not follow its traditional path, but you will read with affection as these women touch your life. Delightful and well written novel
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teach1
4.0 out of 5 stars The Missing Letters of Mrs. Bright
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
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Great book about Kay deciding it was time to do what she needed. I wish I had the courage like she did to move on.
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Jill Freedman
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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I loved this book! it was impossible not to care about the characters and their struggles. It is written from 2 points of view, which for some books has you longing to get back to one of them. But they both worked in this book. Well written, easy to read, but not predictable, a lovely book about relationships and taking charge of one's own life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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This was in some ways a wonderful book but the kinky Essex turned me off. However there was a lot that was very endearing
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Cory Beyer
3.0 out of 5 stars Eh
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
The very first page, Kay is leaving her husband. She got married too young due to an early pregnancy and she is realizing all the things she missed or had to give up. This book is about how she was affected and how her family and friends were affected by her walking out. She tries to tackle everything on her list that she has always wanted to do. I felt like there was nothing sugar coated in this book. Everything that happened was very realistic including the reactions from her kids. The story kept me reading but there was nothing feel good about it.
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pastyw
5.0 out of 5 stars Missing letters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2024
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This was a book club recommendation and I found it could be a true life story. Very much enjoyed it
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Mahrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving on in more ways than one
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2020
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Realistic people, interesting story lines, and compelling issues for older and younger alike. Well written, propels the reader through the story and delivers out it promises.
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Jutta
5.0 out of 5 stars Anrührende Geschichte mit viel Tiefgang
Reviewed in Germany on August 26, 2020
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Zum Inhalt muss ich sicher nichts mehr sagen...Eine unglaublich tolle, interessante und vielseitige Geschichte, die ich sehr, sehr gerne gelesen habe. Normalerweise brauche ich für englischsprachige Bücher etliche Wochen, weil es eben doch nicht so von der Hand geht, wie in der Muttersprache. Diese Geschichte habe ich innerhalb weniger Tage gelesen und finde sie absolut bemerkenswert. Meine absolute Empfehlung, das beste englische Buch, das ich seit langem gelesen habe.
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Barbara West
5.0 out of 5 stars Who said women can't have a mid life crisis
Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2021
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While some books are readable I looked forward to picking up my kindle every time for this one to follow these women. It's funny sad everything you want in a good book.
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leekmuncher
4.0 out of 5 stars More than you expect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2022
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Over the years, I've read a ton of stories where middle-aged women up and leave their husbands - I call them the Shirley Valentines. This looked to be in a similar vein but developed to be a tale of friendship, romance, adventure, loyalty and had something lacking in the age of social media. It had presence. Miller tackles the issue of authenticity in family interactions, in friendships, in romantic involvement and actually draws a wiggly line between fireworks falling in love and lasting love. Personalities abound and the complexity of relationships had me nodding in agreement often. Read it on holiday when your companions are getting on your nerves. You'll hug them when you're done.
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