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Every Happy Family

‘[A] gripping family tale… Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer’Daily Mail

‘Funny, compelling and so on point about family dynamics’The Sun

We read this brilliant book in one sitting’'Bella

Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen and the grandchildren under one roof isn’t without its dramas.

Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn’t count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it’s Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything.

It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly – a name you don't mention in front of Minnie.

With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table?

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What readers are saying aboutEvery Happy Family

‘If you love Liane Moriarty then this is a great book for you…I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a fabulous family drama this was… superb, funny, heart wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘On the one hand I wanted to devour in one sitting but on the other I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished I was going to miss these true to life characters being in my life.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute must read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!)’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘It’s quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn’t want to leave them all. ’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for :Other Parents

‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’HELLO!

‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks,Platinum

A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.


Author:

  • Sarah Stovell

Narrator:

  • Emily Pennant-Rea

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 8 h 40 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Fiction
  • Comedic fiction
  • Feel-good and romance
  • Feel-good and chick lit

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    Sarah Stovell

    Sarah Stovell was born in Kent in 1977 and now lives in Northumberland with her partner and two children. She has an MA and a PhD in creative writing and is a lecturer in creative writing at Lincoln University. She is the author of four previous novels, ,, and . was chosen by as one of the top 40 crime novels of the past 5 years.

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