A Good Find - by Brigid Duffy (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

At seventy-three, Beverly Atwood is reeling from the loss of her larger-than-life husband, Frank, and fending off her grief with a steady drip of wry humor. When she connects with the charming George on SilverFox.com, Bev feels an unexpected flicker of interest. George confides that he needs a small fortune to care for a sick grandson, so Bev does what no sensible woman would: she resolves to sell her most prized antiques to fan the flames of her fledgling love.

But possessions reveal a lot about their owners, and Bev's quest unearths more than she bargained for. She must confront the reality of her late husband's behavior, its rippling effects on her family, and the true identity of her suitor.

As Bev probes the fault lines in her own memory, she finally opens her eyes to those around her: the brash best friend she has always underestimated, the daughter who has stopped trying to earn Bev's love, and the many curious strangers who offer a deeper understanding of herself and her life.

Review Quotes

"Duffy's oh-so-charming debut is a reminder to us all that our humanity is our most valuable asset. As septuagenarian Beverly Atwood peels back the layers of her life one prized possession at a time, we're invited to examine each item for cracks--to reveal the beautiful, messy parts that make us who we are, and to appreciate the relationships that mean so much more than material possessions. This treasure hunt of a book is just that: a treasure!" -- Lucy Gilmore, Author of A Thousand Little Goodbyes

"Elevating benevolence in these me-first times, Duffy assures that it's never too late to have the biggest adventure yet and become a better, more useful, and perhaps even enlightened person. This is a fun, wise, beautiful novel. Just as soon as you crack it open, you'll be reassured by its warm glow--like a nightlight for the soul. I loved it." -- Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook and We Are the Light