Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly
‘Fabulous, relaxing, page-turning, dream-inspiring’ MIRANDA HART
‘Exquisitely beautiful and so perceptive’ JOANNA CANNON
From the Costa-shortlisted author of THE OTHER HALF OF AUGUSTA HOPE and ALL MY MOTHERS
The story of two people who have no idea how to fall in love…
On the tiny island of Rokesby, Addie helps her mother run a women’s retreat. Dreaming daily of escape, she consoles herself by swimming in the ocean that surrounds them.
On the neighbouring island, joined to Rokesby by a bridge at low tide, Sol has sought refuge at a wind-swept prayer house, grieving both his mother’s death and his father’s devastating betrayal. Alone and anxious, he takes comfort in birdwatching, books and the sounds of the sea.
Introverts with turbulent pasts and wary hearts, Sol and Addie are both drawn to nature far more than to people – until they catch sight of one another in the wild. Can they break free from past lessons in love to risk a better future together?
From the Costa-shortlisted author of THE OTHER HALF OF AUGUSTA HOPE and ALL MY MOTHERS, this is a beautifully observed and life-affirming novel about finding yourself, and then allowing someone else to find you.
GLOWING READER REVIEWS
‘Absolutely stunning’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Beautifully written, it needs to be read slowly and savoured’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A deliciously awkward and incredibly beautiful meeting of two souls’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘This book stole my heart’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A wonderful book about love, grief, hope, belonging and compromise’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Fabulous, relaxing, page-turning, dream-inspiring - what a perfect holiday companion of a book' MIRANDA HART -
'A wholly enchanting, entirely beautiful and utterly transporting tale' SAMUEL BURR -
'A mini-holiday in itself, and an adorable ode to the romance of the awkward, the shy and the uncertain' LOUISA YOUNG -
'Mesmerising… an elegant and alluring novel from one of our favourite authors' WOMAN & HOME, Book of the Month -
'A magical, moving story' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING -
'Joanna Glen's writing is exquisitely beautiful and so perceptive. Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly is such a powerful story, filled with hope and kindness, and the reassurance that no one is truly a misfit, just that we have yet to discover where we belong. Joanna's writing is so wise and comforting, and this truly was a joy to read' JOANNA CANNON -
'Packed with emotion and comfort… a book to savour' DAILY MAIL -
'A gentle and powerful love story. Addie and Sol are genuinely spellbinding' JULIETTA HENDERSON -
'I was completely swept away with Addie and Sol. It's impossible not to be moved by this story of life-changing first love. A delicate depiction of life, love, family and faith' MARIANNE CRONIN -
'Beautifully written… will stay with you long after you finish reading' CHRISTINA SWEENEY-BAIRD -
'Exquisite and very moving. I love Joanna Glen's writing, and this is my favourite book of hers to date… a beautiful, touching, hopeful story' TRACY REES -
'Unfolds in elegant layers, beautifully written and intelligently observed, with utterly believable characters. I'll remember Sol and Addie for a long time' FRANCES QUINN -
'A love story for realists… This is a book that knows that life's biggest questions are answered in its smallest moments and - if we are lucky - life doesn't always take our first answer' GRÁINNE MURPHY -
'This utterly enchanting novel took my breath away… genius' DINAH JEFFERIES -
”'Put aside time to delight in this gently mesmerising read” - WOMAN