Rare Singles

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A warm, tender, and humorous tale about unlikely friendships, second chances, and the magic of soul music, this story is perfect for fans of contemporary fiction. Dinah, living in Scarborough, feels trapped with her ineffectual husband and son, finding solace only at the town's Northern Soul nights. Her idol is Bucky Bronco, a soul singer from the late Sixties who mysteriously disappeared. When Dinah unexpectedly contacts him, she can't believe her luck. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Bucky is struggling after the loss of his wife, Maybelle, and is barely scraping by. An unexpected invitation to Scarborough offers him a chance at cash and a new beginning. Arriving in the rainy town, Bucky is surprised to find that everyone knows who he is and prepares to perform for the first time in decades. Throughout the week, he forms new friendships and confronts his past and its losses. This wise, funny, and profound narrative beautifully illustrates how music and friendship can help us reconnect with ourselves and heal old wounds.