One stormy night, Jimmy runs from the only home he's ever known - carrying a wounded puppy and a heart heavy with pain. His escape leads him to the doorstep of Madame Bean, a once-famous singer with a haunting past, a house full of stray dogs, and a voice that still carries magic.
As Jimmy and his puppy recover under her care, an unlikely bond blossoms between them. In the warmth of her music-filled home, Jimmy learns what it means to be seen, loved, and healed. With the help of his best friend Fabby, a fierce guitar-playing force of nature, they create a makeshift family of misfits - proof that healing can come in the form of friendship, animals, laughter, and music.
But the calm won't last. Tragedy, illness, and buried secrets rise to the surface, forcing them to face the past - and what it means to let go, move on, and sing through the sorrow. When the final curtain call comes, a song written from the heart will become a tribute to those who gave everything to save others.
Madame Bean: The Lady of the Dogs is a deeply emotional coming-of-age novel about the families we choose, the pets who choose us, and the music that carries us through the darkest nights. Heartbreaking, healing, and unforgettable.