Author of five novels, Bobbie Darbyshire won the 2008 fiction prize at the National Academy of Writing and the New Delta Review Creative Nonfiction Prize 2010. She has worked as a barmaid, mushroom picker, film extra, maths coach, cabinet minister’s private secretary, care assistant, adult literacy teacher, and in social research and policy. Bobbie hosts a writing group and lives in London. Bobbie’s previous novels are: Truth Games, Love, Revenge & Buttered Scones, OZ, and The Posthumous Adventures of Harry Whittaker. You can find Bobbie on Facebook and Twitter @bobbiedar, or visit her Amazon author page.

I romped through this! A mad handful of compelling characters, a generous helping of humanity, and a perfect ending. A warm-hearted read that fizzes with life. — Ali Bacon, author of In the Blink of an Eye and A Kettle of Fish; Hugely enjoyable. I loved the idea behind this novel, so funny and original. Bobbie Darbyshire writes with wit, wisdom and warmth. — Sarah Rayner, author of One Moment, One Morning and Searching for Mr Yesterday

Author of five novels, Bobbie Darbyshire won the 2008 fiction prize at the National Academy of Writing and the New Delta Review Creative Nonfiction Prize 2010. She has worked as a barmaid, mushroom picker, film extra, maths coach, cabinet minister’s private secretary, care assistant, adult literacy teacher, and in social research and policy. Bobbie hosts a writing group and lives in London. Bobbie’s previous novels are: Truth Games, Love, Revenge & Buttered Scones, OZ, and The Posthumous Adventures of Harry Whittaker. You can find Bobbie on Facebook and Twitter @bobbiedar, or visit her Amazon author page.

I romped through this! A mad handful of compelling characters, a generous helping of humanity, and a perfect ending. A warm-hearted read that fizzes with life. — Ali Bacon, author of In the Blink of an Eye and A Kettle of Fish; Hugely enjoyable. I loved the idea behind this novel, so funny and original. Bobbie Darbyshire writes with wit, wisdom and warmth. — Sarah Rayner, author of One Moment, One Morning and Searching for Mr Yesterday