Beth didn’t expect to get pregnant at seventeen.
Nor did she think she’d lose the name and address of the father of her child. Swept up in romance on her French exchange, all she remembers is that his hair smelt like mangoes.
Now, in 2026, at her school reunion, she opens the time capsule she wrote to herself at that time. Inside she finds a letter that alters everything Beth thought she knew about her past, and provides an all important clue for finding the father of her 19-year-old daughter, Maisie.
Hit hard by the difference between the life she hoped for and the one she’s living, Beth is faced with a choice: chase the adventures she once dreamed of, or embrace the new opportunities life presents?
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This book is about Beth, a woman approaching forty who finds herself reflecting on the dreams she had at seventeen and questioning whether the life she has built is the one she truly wanted. When a school reunion presents her with a letter written to her future self, she begins a journey of rediscovery, courage, and second chances.
Charlotte Butterfield delivers a witty and heartfelt story that beautifully balances humour with deeper reflections on choices, regrets, and personal growth. Alternating between Beth’s teenage years and the present, the novel highlights the contrast between youthful expectations and the realities of adulthood.
Beth is an engaging and relatable protagonist whose resilience and determination make her easy to root for. Her work as an end-of-life caregiver adds an extra layer of emotional depth, encouraging thoughtful questions about what truly matters and how we choose to live.
Filled with warmth, hope, and memorable characters, this is a gentle yet powerful reminder that it’s never too late to embrace change and discover that the life we need may not be the one we originally imagined.
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