Six months to find a husband

‘I am on a quest to find love in Manchester’ says former LA screenwriter Jennifer Grace Cook in an online open letter to her future soul mate. A soul mate she believes is right here, under our noses.

She cites Manchester – ‘the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Smiths, Oasis, home to Manchester United and backdrop of this romantic satire memoir’ - as the perfect location to find the type of ‘noble man’ she longs for.

‘I gave up my home of 18 years in Los Angeles, sold most of my things, put those things I value into storage said farewell to my family and friends and have come to a city in a foreign country where I have no friends and no history. All I have is what I’d like to think is the most noble of intentions. I have come to Manchester to find my future.’

Los Angeles may be a sprawling city full of beautiful people but for 44-year-old Cook, something is missing.

Instead, she cites Manchester – ‘the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Smiths, Oasis, home to Manchester United and backdrop of this romantic satire memoir’ - as the perfect location to find the type of ‘noble man’ she longs for. She can’t explain why she’s chosen Manchester, but is adamant true love is in this city.

Her blog, anoblemanchester.com, will chronicle her six-month quest, but admits her capricious approach to finding love is a bold if not barmy move.

‘I’ll have to admit, I am a little scared. Who does something like this? Seriously what am I thinking? And my God, poor you because if you do fall in love with me this is just the beginning.

‘Please know I will make mistakes. I will feel lost, lonely and uncertain. And you will remain steadfast, that I can see in advance, the strength of your will.’

It’s scary for her and perhaps a little scary for the male population of Manchester. Suffice to say, a woman who writes a letter to a man she is yet to meet highlighting her flaws and expectations, is very brave.

No doubt, Jennifer will meet plenty of men – she’s been in Manchester only a few days and has already met four men. She also met up for Guinness and chips with our very own Simon Binns, who reported back that she was ‘charming, good fun and very sharp.’Whether the true recipient of her letter will be found, time will tell. Maybe it could be you, or someone you know.

As she concludes: “I have no idea where or how we will meet. I have no idea how this journey will end but it will end with a beginning and I think it’s going to be kind of fun.’

If you think Jennifer’s letter should be addressed to you or you simply want to follow Jennifer’s quest for love in Manchester, you can visit her blog here and follow her on twitter @jenngracecook.