This story follows the more human side of the lives of 3 nuns. Made me smile, laugh and cry as they struggle with feelings and life in the way we all do from time to time. A great story.

In Fairbridge in the 1990s, the order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena has shrunk to three nuns. Sr Cecelia is in her 90's, an academic & desperate to win the lottery to pay repairs on the large house where they live. Sr Bridget in her 70's, super cook heart of the parish & eternally optimistic & Sr Margaret in her late 50's, thrown into the role of Mother Superior & grieving for her close friend Sr Helen she is constantly worrying how they can continue. When the convent does have a small lottery win it starts a chain of events resulting in some small miracles. I enjoyed getting to know the different characters & the insights into their lives. This was a lovely gentle & uplifting story. I loved it. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read full of wonderful, flawed characters. I adored this book so much, who would have thought a little story about three nuns could bring so much joy? Sister Margaret, full of self doubt and stress, Sister Bridget, who is witty, adventurous and has a love of cooking and Sister Cecelia, the 90 year old, lottery playing but serious sister! They wonderful supporting cast of hoteliers, shop keepers, clergy, honeymooners, university professors and travel agents (and their cats!) complete this fun and uplifting book which leaves you feeling that life is actually full of small miracles! Perfect.

I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I enjoyed this book once I got into it. I found it rather had a slow start with lots of characters but once I became more involved I found it quite delightful in an old fashioned way. Quite quirky with a gentle feel, light with some humour bubbling away beneath. Definitely heartwarming with a good community feel about it and quite far removed from the modern world.

The demand for gentle, empathetic and comforting reads has been noticeable this year. Following two years of pandemic and with global uncertainty still continuing, many are turning from thrillers and murders to something that confirms that there is still good in this world and small miracles can happen when we spread love. Having followed Anne Booth on Twitter for a few years now, it is clear she is a Christian with a strong political sense of right and wrong. Her beliefs and positive outlook on life are woven into this story of three nuns who, as the last remaining sisters at St Philomena’s, aim to reinvigorate their convent and prevent it from falling into disuse. The tender love story between George and Matthew was a joy to read and I also smiled at the way circumstances often led to ripples of positivity or perfect outcomes because of being at the right place at the right time. If you are a believer in God, you can choose to see these as divine intervention or if not, then just happy coincidence: either way, the feeling of well being and happiness is a boost to the reader.