Description

From the author of the cherished international bestseller, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, comes the moving prequel to the Murray McBride series.

The day before Murray McBride must place his beloved wife of eighty years, Jenny, into a memory care facility, she persuades him to undertake an unusual adventure: seeking out a forgotten case buried long ago by her grandfather—a mysterious case said to hold “a treasure worth more than gold.” With the help of some newly discovered friends, Murray and Jenny revisit the places of their past, retracing a journey begun many years earlier.

Throughout this emotional and memorable day, Murray lovingly shares the story of their life together, recalling their first meeting, the adversity they faced and overcame, and their initial attempt at locating that treasured case. Yet, the closer they come to solving the puzzle, the more vividly Murray recalls why they aborted their original quest years ago. Now, on the verge of a thrilling discovery, Murray must confront the hard decision: should he recover the treasure at last, even if it means revisiting painful truths from the past?

This poignant novel offers a heartfelt reflection on love, memory, and second chances, perfect for fans of moving stories like Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove and Lisa Wingate’s The Prayer Box.