The Last Dinner at Wisteria House by Sue Roberts
AD | book tour – sometimes you’re just in the mood for something heartwarming and The Last Dinner at Wisteria House by Sue Roberts delivered that and then some!
THE BLURB
On a peaceful avenue stands the once-grand Wisteria House. Now it’s split into apartments, occupied by strangers who rarely say hello. Could one last dinner party bring it to life again?
Ninety-year-old Alice has one last wish: to fill her new home with light and laughter, just like when her husband was alive. So she sets out her favourite plates, opens an old recipe book, and sends invitations to the neighbours she’s certain need friendship just as much as she does…
Declan hasn’t believed he deserves to follow his dreams since he tragically lost his sister.
Jess has been working herself to the bone to provide for her little daughter and has no time for joy in her own life.
Mark, a widower, has been isolated in his grief for so long.
Over a shared meal, Alice reminds each of them that sharing stories keeps those we love alive, and that time is our most precious gift. As they hug goodbye, everyone feels lighter than they have in years. Little do they know Alice has her own secret reason for gathering them together…
The next morning the tenants receive terrible news. Is their first dinner party destined to be the last? With Wisteria House under threat, can they come together to save the one place that has only just started to feel like home? Or will they lose their little community just when they need it most?
WHAT I THOUGHT OF THE LAST DINNER AT WISTERIA HOUSE
The Last Dinner at Wisteria House was an absolutely lovely read. Gentle, heart‑warming, and full of the small but powerful ways community can change a life.
At the centre of it all is Alice, a ninety‑year‑old woman with a big heart and one last wish: to bring her neighbours together and fill Wisteria House with laughter again. Through her dinner invitations, she unintentionally gathers a little group of people who are each hurting in quiet ways. Declan who is trying to escape his past, Jess with her exhaustion, and Mark with his grief. Watching these characters slowly open up, share stories, and rediscover what connection feels like was touching.
What I loved most was the way Roberts celebrates the strength of local community. The book gently nudges you to remember that the people living just a few steps away might be needing a friend, a chat, or simply a place at the table. By the time I finished, I genuinely wanted to arrange a BBQ with my neighbours!
There’s warmth, hope, a bit of mystery, and a beautifully woven message about cherishing time and the people around us. If you enjoy uplifting stories about found family, kindness, and second chances, this one is simply lovely.
THE BOOK TOUR
If you enjoyed this review and want to take a closer look at what people are saying about One of the Family, why not check out some of the other blogs on the tour!
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a digital copy of The Last Dinner at Wisteria House for the purposes of this book tour. As usual though, all opinions are my own.
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