The Lost Ticket

Sixty years ago, Frank met a most intriguing woman on the 88 bus. They planned to meet again, but he lost the ticket with her phone number on it and spent the ensuing decades wondering what might have been. Now battling dementia, Frank begins riding the bus again, connecting with other riders and hoping to connect with his lost love. Meanwhile, Libby, fresh from a bad breakup and trying to piece her life together again, meets Frank on her trip back home. Inspired by his story, she joins in the search for the mysterious woman who caught his attention so many years ago. Sampson’s (The Last Chance Library) latest poignantly highlights the importance of friendships, family, and living your truth. Narrators Katharine Lee McEwan and Helen Lloyd provide lighthearted but emotionally resonant performances. Listeners will be invested in Libby’s growth and Frank’s quest to find his love, even as his memory begins to fade. An unexpected new romance between Libby and a fellow bus rider adds a note of sweetness to this pleasing tale.