The Library of Lost and Found

She was beginning to realize that it was impossible to remember everything about a person from the past. You formed your own idealized picture of them, rather than an accurate one.

Zelda adored her copy of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.

She and Zelda found a quiet corner in the library. It was where they used to sit together when Martha was a teenager, when they wedged in together to read a book.

They took a similar position now, rather older but still the same people underneath. Time and life events might have battered them but Martha felt strong.

Owen presented Martha with a limited-edition copy of Alice in Wonderland.

The Little Paris Bookshop.

Rose stroked the cover of How to Train Your Dragon lovingly.

Martha had bought Lilian The Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior

The sea was a shimmering blanket of petrol blue and diamonds seemed to shine on its surface.

Thanks,’ when he unwrapped The Maze Runner trilogy.

Moonlight reflected in a set of determined eyes.