‘She does?’ I allow myself to feel a little flattered, as well as incredibly daunted.
‘Have you read The Secret Life of Us?’ Sara asks.
‘No,’ I admit, studying the book in my hands.
‘Take that copy,’ she says. ‘You won’t be able to put it down. The protagonist is a travel writer just like you, so you should be able to identify with her brilliantly. It is the biggest compliment that Fay believes you can carry Nicole’s baton to the finishing line.’
‘I just… I’m not sure…’ I’m struggling to get my head around all of this. A young woman, dying so abruptly… A bestselling author leaving behind an unfinished sequel… Me – me! – being the one to complete her work…
‘Read the book,’ Sara urges, and I sense she wants to wrap up our meeting. ‘And keep in mind, Bridget, this is a great opportunity. Give me a call as soon as you’ve reached the end so we can discuss the finer details. I’m around all day tomorrow.’
She seems very confident that I’m going to go along with this hare-brained scheme.
Her conviction is founded, because I call her back first thing.
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