Mr Doubler Begins Again

Seni Glaister

Jan 2019 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

‘Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ Hello!

‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes

Not every journey takes you far from home...

Mr Doubler is an expert in many things. He can bake the fluffiest lemon drizzle cake, distil divine gin, and grow perfect potatoes. But when it comes to company, he’s not so confident. Since he lost his wife, he’s been living on his own on top of a hill, with just one regular visitor: his housekeeper, Mrs Millwood, who visits every day.

Until the day she doesn’t.

With Mrs Millwood missing, Doubler’s routine is thrown into chaos – and he begins to worry that he might have lost his way. But could the kindness of strangers bring him down from the hill?

Mr Doubler Begins Again is a nostalgic celebration of food, friendship, kindness, and second chances, perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce and Joanna Cannon.

Readers love Mr Doubler Begins Again:

‘Poignant and thought-provoking’ Bee

‘Wise, clever and beautifully written’ MoziDogReads

‘An adorable, heart-warming and amusing story... A breath of fresh air’ Cheryl

‘Seni Glaister’s writing is beautiful, so lyrical, so thoughtful and so deep... I feel like every single word matters in this book’ Nicola

‘Uplifting, amusing and engaging... A treat to read’ Jenny H

‘A brilliant read. Did not wish it to end’ Biren

‘This book was a sheer delight to read’ Whispering Stories Blog

‘A wonderfully touching, funny and inspiring book’ Karen

Ratings and reviews

Such a feel good read! Just what I needed to put a smile on my face in the dismal month of January. Mr Doubler is an unconventional farmer; he grows only one crop. His potatoes mean everything to him and he has concentrated solely on them since he lost his wife and his children grew up and moved out. His only company is Mrs Millwood, his housekeeper. But when Mrs Millwood can no longer make the daily trip, what will become of Mr Doubler? This is a wonderful story; beautifully written and obviously well-planned. It begins innocuously enough, then before you know it you are really invested in the characters and the story. I just couldn't put it down, and raced through it eager to find out where it was going. This holds no disappointments; just amusement and fun all the way from an author who obviously observes fellow humans very carefully to be able to produce such a fabulous novel. It shows a deep understanding of life in general and is a delightful read which left me nodding my head in agreement at the same time as a smile crept across my face. I hope lots of reader are attracted to it as this is a book which deserves to be read and enjoyed. Absolutely recommended! My thanks to publisher HQ Digital for my copy, which I have reviewed honestly and without bias.

Absolutely brilliant!!! I found the first few chapters hard to get into to, but the payoff for sticking with this book was HUGE. I loved the characters and found myself cheering for Mr Doubler, crying along with characters and now wanting to replant my veggie patch AND visit the Elderly. Give this book a try, you're gonna love it.

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About the author

Seni Glaister worked as a bookseller for much of her career before founding WeFiFo in 2016. Her first novel, The Museum of Things Left Behind was published in 2015.