The Patron Saint of Lost Souls

A helping hand can guide you to your heart's desire



Jude runs a charming antiques shop in Cambridge, helping customers find the perfect talisman to bring them what they long for. Jude herself longs for love and family. But when she unexpectedly 'inherits' a niece, she gets more than she bargained for.



Meanwhile, all Viola wants is to achieve the position of Head Chef at one the city's top restaurant. But when she repeatedly crosses paths with widower Mathieu, Viola sees that there might be life beyond the kitchen



'Bright and hopeful ... Rich characters combined with an enchanting blend of the real and the mystical make this a delightful and engaging read' BOOKLIST



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Menna van Praag was born in Cambridge and studied Modern History at Oxford University. She lives in Cambridge and sets her novels among the colleges, cafes and bookshops of the city.