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The Editor

Sunday Times‘Delicately observed’

Taylor Jenkins Reid, author ofDaisy Jones and the Six‘Laugh-out-loud funny and searingly poignant’

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After years of struggling as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally gets his big break when his novel sells to an editor at a major publishing house:. Jackie, or Mrs. Onassis as she's known in the office, loves James's candidly autobiographical novel, about his own dysfunctional family.none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

As Jackie and James develop an unexpected friendship, she pushes him to write an authentic ending, encouraging him to confront the truth about his relationship with his mother. But when a long-held family secret is revealed, he realises his editor may have had a larger plan that goes beyond the page…____________________________________________________________

Find out why readers have fallen in love with:The Editor

Beautifully written‘What an excellent read this is! , with a sad yet poignantly beautiful ending’ Gillian F

devoured in just a couple of sittings‘I , only breaking for sleep and work!’ Kath B

loved‘I it – I couldn't wait to find out what happened next’ Katrina P

gorgeously written‘What a clever, story!’ Kate H

delightfully quirkyintriguing, thoughtful‘With a storyline, great characterisation, wonderful wry humour and warmth, this book is an read. I loved it!’ Joy L

A beautiful book‘, full of characters to appreciate and care for’ Lucy W

funny, moving, interesting‘I absolutely loved this novel – and always entertaining!’ Yvonne C

made me think‘Made me laugh, and then ultimately made me cry!’Net A

I laughed so much‘throughout this book; it’s beautiful and heartwarming’ Michelle H

charming‘Bittersweet and !’ Siobhan D

A poignant, highly original novel about an author whose relationship with his famous book editor will change him forever…very One of PopSugar’s ‘Buzzy Books to Read This Spring’ ‘A sweet and charming novel, perfect for fans of Jackie O and Rowley's first novel,, alike’Lily and the OctopusPopSugar


Author:

  • Steven Rowley

Narrator:

  • Michael Urie

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 10 h 24 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Historic and folklore novels
  • Historic novels

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    Steven Rowley

    Steven Rowley has worked as a freelance writer, newspaper columnist, and screenwriter. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his boyfriend and their dog. He is the author of Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, and The Guncle. Follow him on social media @MrStevenRowley.

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