One Last Thing

The warm, funny and heartfelt mother-daughter family drama perfect for summer escapism

By: Katy Birchall

Narrated by: Karen Cass

Megan has a holiday coming up in the south of France with her beloved dad - it's just a shame he will be joining her in an urn, rather than wheeling a suitcase. He has left a long list of wishes for Megan after his death, and the last request was for Megan to scatter his ashes in his favourite place. So here she is.

Little does she know that her estranged mother Dawn also has a holiday planned. To the south of France. At the request of her late ex-husband. Also to scatter his ashes.

The two women haven't spoken for years, ever since Dawn seemingly abandoned their family and cut all ties with her daughter. Forced together after all these years, can the two women repair what has been broken for so long? Is there one last chance for honesty, love and - above all - happiness?©2026 Katy Birchall

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR KATY BIRCHALL

Filled my heart with joy (PAIGE TOON)

Hilarious and heartwarming (HEIDI SWAIN)

This is the perfect beach read! (CATHERINE WALSH)

Hilariously fun!

Bursting with heart (LINDSEY KELK)

An absolute treat (KATIE MARSH)

Vivid and heartwarming . . . Fun and fresh! (HOLLY MILLER)

Brilliant . . . A great and engaging plot, and relatable characters

Delightfully absurd, dry observations, and big heart