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"Well now, prove it, Sheila. As John would say, 'Put your money where your mouth is.' Be a depressed widow boring the arse off everyone, or get on with life. Your choice." Sheila Hancock reflects on her life with John Thaw, filled with love, family, and a mix of joy and sorrow. Facing the void left by John, she contemplates what comes next. While gardening and family life offer some comfort, they cannot replace her loss. Inspired by the Quaker advice to 'live adventurously,' she decides to sell their cherished house in France and embark on new journeys. She explores solo travel, grappling with feelings of invisibility and the challenges of budget flights. Group trips prove frustrating as her questions go unanswered. Relaxation becomes a challenge in itself. Ultimately, stepping out of her comfort zone allows her to rediscover her past, reflecting on her generation's experiences during the Second World War and how it shaped her. This narrative is about moving forward while also looking back. Sheila's adventures—whether confronting burglars, navigating travel mishaps, uncovering secrets in Budapest, or mingling with the Mafia in Milan—show her as a vibrant, honest, and insightful woman. At seventy-five, she embraces the future with wit and curiosity, proving that life can still be an adventure.