AustLit

'Winston spotted her first from his lofty perch above the customers. Until the first moment he saw the old lady, he had never thought of leaving the little gift shop at the top of High Street. Coming through the door, she entered his life, changing it forever.

'So begins a journey, rich with simple pleasures: cups of tea in the garden, music and children's laughter. However, when Winston’s world changes he must learn to overcome his fears. The special bonds Winston forms with the old lady’s children and then her grandchildren, reverberate down through the years and eventually he discovers he has an important role in the family that treasures him.' (Publication summary)