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The compelling and gripping new novel from the author of Love, Iris and The Family Holiday'A gorgeous read. Beautifully insightful' JANE FALLON'A fascinating insight into contemporary coupledom and family politics. A pageturner' DAILY MAIL'Perfectly observed, a reflection of real life we can all learn from' KATIE FFORDE'A frank and believable account of friendship and a marriage under stress' ADELE PARKS, SUN_______Sometimes friendship crosses a line . . .A group of close friends, their bonds forged at the nursery gates two decades ago, have celebrated, commiserated and grown together: they thought they all knew each other so well.Until the affair.Now a crack appears in everything.Could one betrayal really destroy it all?_______'Rich and riveting . . . A perfect observation of the complexities and pitfalls of long-lasting friendships and their impact on family life' HEIDI SWAIN'Almost painfully real and thoroughly well-written' SUN'What a stunning story! I absolutely loved this twisty, intriguing tale of strong, loving relationships that begin to buckle under the strain of real life when emotions run out of control. Evocative and intensely moving' CELIA ANDERSON'Almost painfully real and thoroughly well-written' FABULOUSPRAISE FOR ELIZABETH NOBLE:'Elizabeth Noble's unerring eye depicts family life in all its forms, good and bad, in a way we will all recognise' KATIE FFORDE'A great writer. You'll be rooting for Noble's protagonists as soon as you meet them' DAILY MAIL'A moving and warm-hearted novel about love in all its forms' SUNDAY EXPRESS

How do you cope in a world without your mother?When Barbara realizes time is running out, she writes letters to her four daughters, aware that they''ll be facing the trials and triumphs of life without her at their side. But how can she leave them when they still have so much growing up to do?Take Lisa, in her midthirties but incapable of making a commitment; or Jennifer, trapped in a stale marriage and buttoned up so tight she could burst. Twentysomething Amanda, the traveler, has always distanced herself from the rest of the family; and then there''s Hannah, a teenage girl on the verge of womanhood about to be parted from the mother she adores.But by drawing on the wisdom in Barbara''s letters, the girls might just find a way to cope with their loss. And in coming to terms with their bereavement, can they also set themselves free to enjoy their lives with all the passion and love each deserves?This heartfelt novel by bestselling author Elizabeth Noble celebrates family, friends . . . and the glorious, endless possibilities of life.

The Reading Group follows the trials and tribulations of a group of women who meet regularly to read and discuss books.Over the course of a year, each of these women become intertwined, both in the books they read and within each other''s lives.Inspired by a shared desire for conversation, a good book and a glass of wine-Clare, Harriet, Nicole, Polly, and Susan undergo startling revelations and transformations despite their differences in background, age and respective dilemmas.What starts as a reading group gradually evolves into a forum where the women may express their views through the books they read and grow to become increasingly more open as the bonds of friendship cement.In The Reading Group, Noble reveals the many complicated paths in life we all face as well as the power and importance of friendship.

One late wine- and gossip-fueled night, four friends on a lark create a fateful test of friendship -- one that challenges the very principles and boundaries of their alliance. To pass it means to never, at any cost, betray one another. Twenty years later, they must face that ultimate test.We meet them at the dawn of their camaraderie in the 1980s and already each woman is distinguished from the other: Tamsin, the compassionate mother hen; Reagan, the brazen and clever overachiever; Sarah, the seemingly perfect beauty; and Freddie, who despite being far from her U.S. home, finds strength in her friends. We forward to today, and as promised they are still firm friends . . . that is until a crisis occurs and the principles that define their friendship test are challenged. Exquisitely rendered by Elizabeth Noble, The Friendship Test is a powerful testament to the depth and capacity of female relationships.

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'Honest and beautifully written' Woman & HomeThe heartwarming classic about love and family from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love, Iris will make you both laugh and cry._________How would you say goodbye to those you love most in the world?it's time for Barbara to say a final farewell to her four daughters. But how can she find the words? And how can she leave them when they each have so much growing up to do? There's commitment-phobic Lisa. Brittle, unhappily married Jennifer. Free-spirited traveller Amanda. And teenage Hannah, stumbling her way towards adulthood.Barbara's answer is to write each daughter a letter, finally expressing the hopes, fears, dreams and secrets she couldn't always say. These words will touch the girls in different - sometimes shocking - ways, unlocking emotions and passions to set them on their own journey of discovery through life.__________'Enchantingly clever. I cried, I laughed, I couldn't put it down' Penny Vincenzi'Irresistible' Glamour

An outstanding tear-jerker that will break your heart - from the Number One bestselling author of The Reading Group and Things I Want My Daughters to KnowWhat makes a house a home?For Eve Gallagher, home is miles away in England since she and her husband relocated to an apartment building on New York's Upper East Side. And life isn't remotely coming up roses.What makes a neighbour a friend?Violet has lived in the building for decades but she's always kept herself apart, until Eve's loneliness touches her heart and friendship blossoms.What makes a wife a lover?Jason Kramer in Apartment 6A is no longer sure he loves his wife, but he's head-over-heels for Rachael Schulman in 6B.What makes the girl next door the woman of your dreams?Meeting Emily Mikanowski from 3A turns Trip Grayling's world upside down. It's love at first sight, but he needs help from Charlotte, the shy romance addict in 2A, if he's going to win the girl.Dreams come true, hearts are broken and no one is left unchanged when the secrets and desires hidden behind closed doors are finally brought into the light.'A wonderfully well-written book, full of emotion' Daily Mail'We loved it . . . we were totally hooked wondering what twists were coming next' Heat'This emotional read it full of fascinating characters you'll miss once the final page is turned' Bella

A beautiful romance about fate and finding happiness, from the Number One bestsellerWhat if you had a second chance at first love?Susannah and Rob were childhood sweethearts. But as with most early love affairs, they broke up, moved on and now find themselves in very different places. And not entirely happy - who is?A chance meeting between them sends shockwaves through their lives. What happens when your first love makes a surprise reappearance? Is fate telling you it's time for a second chance . . . or should you simply walk away and let the past become ancient history?But Susannah and Rob just aren't able to forget the way they were . . . and the world is about to discover the consequences of their reunion.'Impossible to finish without tears streaming down your face' Daily Express

Elizabeth Noble, the No. 1 bestselling author of Things I Want My Daughters to Know and The Reading Group, takes a look at relationships within families in her heartbreaking novel Between a Mother and her Child. For Maggie and Bill it was love at first sight . . .One impulsive wedding later and with the arrival of three perfect children, Jake, Aly and Stan, the Barrett family seem to have it all. Until the day their world stops turning. When Jake dies suddenly, they're swept away on a tide of grief that fractures Maggie and Bill's marriage. She and the children are left clinging to the wreckage of their family. And they need help, because in her grief Maggie is in danger of losing Aly and Stan too.Enter Kate, housekeeper, companion and shoulder to cry on. She's here to pick up the pieces and fix what isn't completely broken. But can Maggie trust Kate? And why is Kate so keen to help?When Bill falls for another woman, Maggie realizes she will have to fight to put her family back together - but will they still want her?Let the storytelling magic of Elizabeth Noble capture your heart in Between a Mother and her Child.

The Sunday Times Number One bestsellerA New Year. A New Page. A New Reading Group.Five women meet for their first reading group, little realising this social gathering over books and glasses of wine might see them share more than literary debate ... and will, in fact, take each of them to places they'd never imagined.Harriet and Nicole are the ringleaders, best friends who can't quite admit - to themselves or one other - they might be trapped in loveless marriages. While Polly, a determined single mum, finds herself tipped off course by an unexpected proposal. Susan, usually so carefree and happy, is forced to face a shattering reality and Clare, quiet and mysterious, plainly has more on her mind than next week's book choice.Over the coming year their worlds will intertwine in delightful, unexpected and surprising ways. Stories will be re-written as dreams are made and broken, but through it all they'll have the Reading Group, with friendship, tears and laughter featuring in every chapter of their lives.

'Honest and beautifully written' Woman & HomeThe heartwarming classic about love and family from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love, Iris will make you both laugh and cry._________How would you say goodbye to those you love most in the world?it's time for Barbara to say a final farewell to her four daughters. But how can she find the words? And how can she leave them when they each have so much growing up to do? There's commitment-phobic Lisa. Brittle, unhappily married Jennifer. Free-spirited traveller Amanda. And teenage Hannah, stumbling her way towards adulthood.Barbara's answer is to write each daughter a letter, finally expressing the hopes, fears, dreams and secrets she couldn't always say. These words will touch the girls in different - sometimes shocking - ways, unlocking emotions and passions to set them on their own journey of discovery through life.__________'Enchantingly clever. I cried, I laughed, I couldn't put it down' Penny Vincenzi'Irresistible' Glamour

An outstanding tear-jerker that will break your heart - from the Number One bestselling author of The Reading Group and Things I Want My Daughters to KnowWhat makes a house a home?For Eve Gallagher, home is miles away in England since she and her husband relocated to an apartment building on New York's Upper East Side. And life isn't remotely coming up roses.What makes a neighbour a friend?Violet has lived in the building for decades but she's always kept herself apart, until Eve's loneliness touches her heart and friendship blossoms.What makes a wife a lover?Jason Kramer in Apartment 6A is no longer sure he loves his wife, but he's head-over-heels for Rachael Schulman in 6B.What makes the girl next door the woman of your dreams?Meeting Emily Mikanowski from 3A turns Trip Grayling's world upside down. It's love at first sight, but he needs help from Charlotte, the shy romance addict in 2A, if he's going to win the girl.Dreams come true, hearts are broken and no one is left unchanged when the secrets and desires hidden behind closed doors are finally brought into the light.'A wonderfully well-written book, full of emotion' Daily Mail'We loved it . . . we were totally hooked wondering what twists were coming next' Heat'This emotional read it full of fascinating characters you'll miss once the final page is turned' Bella

A beautiful romance about fate and finding happiness, from the Number One bestsellerWhat if you had a second chance at first love?Susannah and Rob were childhood sweethearts. But as with most early love affairs, they broke up, moved on and now find themselves in very different places. And not entirely happy - who is?A chance meeting between them sends shockwaves through their lives. What happens when your first love makes a surprise reappearance? Is fate telling you it's time for a second chance . . . or should you simply walk away and let the past become ancient history?But Susannah and Rob just aren't able to forget the way they were . . . and the world is about to discover the consequences of their reunion.'Impossible to finish without tears streaming down your face' Daily Express**Elizabeth Noble's gloriously uplifting new novel, Letters to Iris, is out now!**

The Sunday Times Number One bestseller about five women and the reading group which intertwines their livesA New Year. A New Page. A New Reading Group.Five women meet for their first reading group, little realising this social gathering over books and glasses of wine might see them share more than literary debate ... and will, in fact, take each of them to places they'd never imagined.Harriet and Nicole are the ringleaders, best friends who can't quite admit - to themselves or one other - they might be trapped in loveless marriages. While Polly, a determined single mum, finds herself tipped off course by an unexpected proposal. Susan, usually so carefree and happy, is forced to face a shattering reality and Clare, quiet and mysterious, plainly has more on her mind than next week's book choice.Over the coming year their worlds will intertwine in delightful, unexpected and surprising ways. Stories will be re-written as dreams are made and broken, but through it all they'll have the Reading Group, with friendship, tears and laughter featuring in every chapter of their lives.**Elizabeth Noble's gloriously uplifting new novel, Letters to Iris, is out now!**

The ultimate romantic comedy about falling for your best friend one weekend at a time, from the Number One bestselling author of The Reading Group and Things I Want My Daughters to KnowNatalie and her sisters have known Tom and his family forever. They climbed trees together, scraped knees on the same pavements and, in taking shared steps towards adulthood, shaped bonds that would last a lifetime.So when Natalie's long-term love walks out on her, Tom's is the much-needed shoulder she cries on. And Tom dreams up an ingenious way to dry her tears: a series of Alphabet Weekends - starting with A for Abseiling - to make her forget the heartache and, he hopes, to make her see what's been staring her in the face all these years. His genuine love for her.But as they tumble from A to Z, their families and friends face broken hearts and tragedies of their own. Can the Alphabet Weekends unlock love in all its many and wonderful guises? And not just for Natalie and Tom, but for everyone they care about?**Elizabeth Noble's gloriously uplifting new novel, Letters to Iris, is out now!**Praise for Elizabeth Noble:'The mistress of the tearjerking message of love' Express'Incredibly thought-provoking and poignant' Sun'Extremely moving . . . you'll be gripped' Daily Mail

A beautiful story of friendship from the Number One bestselling author of The Reading Group and Things I Want My Daughters to KnowThey say the friends you make at college are with you for life, and for Tamsin, Reagan, Sarah and Freddie that certainly seems to be the case. With student life stretching ahead of them, they bonded years ago over too many bottles of wine and great gossip; ill-fated love affairs and essay deadlines were the only clouds on their horizon.Although the four women have little in common this seems to make them greater friends, and they swear they'll always be there for one another . . . but twenty years is a long time to keep a promise.And so, when tragedy plays a hand, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. Can they put their troubles and differences aside and remember the simple joy of their younger selves? After all, friends should always come first, shouldn't they?Previously published as The Tenko Club'Deliciously readable' The Times'I defy you not to cry at least once' Sun**Elizabeth Noble's gloriously uplifting new novel, Letters to Iris, is out now!**

The SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB pick from the author of The Family Holiday'A moving and heart-warming novel about love in all its forms' Sunday Express ________Did you ever have a secret you knew would change everything? Tess's happy childhood memories are mostly of the grandmother who helped raise her. And now she has a secret to tell Iris - one which will turn so many lives upside down. But how can you confide your future in someone who barely remembers her past? Tess knows everything is about to change. What she doesn't know is that chance will lead her into the lives of two strangers - and uncover her grandmother's secret from the past. A secret which will illuminate her own future . . .An uplifting, unforgettable story about keeping secrets, taking chances and finding happiness where you least expect it. Previously published as 'Letters to Iris'________'Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble. An uplifting read written with wry humour, insight and sensitivity' Sunday Express'Noble specialises in warm-hearted tearjerkers with strong connections between women' Daily Mail 'A beautiful tale of love, loss and hope' Sun'A heart-warmer' Prima'Packed with intrigue' Yours Magazine

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The SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB pick from the author of The Family Holiday'A moving and heart-warming novel about love in all its forms' Sunday Express ________Did you ever have a secret you knew would change everything?Tess's happy childhood memories are mostly of the grandmother who helped raise her. And now she has a secret to tell Iris - one which will turn so many lives upside down.But how can you confide your future in someone who barely remembers her past?Tess knows everything is about to change. What she doesn't know is that chance will lead her into the lives of two strangers - and uncover her grandmother's secret from the past.A secret which will illuminate her own future . . .An uplifting, unforgettable story about keeping secrets, taking chances and finding happiness where you least expect it.Previously published as 'Letters to Iris'________'Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble. An uplifting read written with wry humour, insight and sensitivity' Sunday Express'Noble specialises in warm-hearted tearjerkers with strong connections between women' Daily Mail'A beautiful tale of love, loss and hope' Sun'A heart-warmer' Prima'Packed with intrigue' Yours Magazine

The Number One bestselling author of The Reading Group will capture your heart with this heartrending yet magical exploration of love, loss and family*A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick*For Maggie and Bill it was love at first sight . . .One impulsive wedding later and with the arrival of three perfect children, Jake, Aly and Stan, the Barrett family seem to have it all. Until the day their world stops turning. When Jake dies suddenly, they're swept away on a tide of grief that fractures Maggie and Bill's marriage. She and the children are left clinging to the wreckage of their family. And they need help, because in her grief Maggie is in danger of losing Aly and Stan too.Enter Kate, housekeeper, companion and shoulder to cry on. She's here to pick up the pieces and fix what isn't completely broken. But can Maggie trust Kate? And why is Kate so keen to help?When Bill falls for another woman, Maggie realizes she will have to fight to put her family back together - but will they still want her?'A moving story about love, loss and family ties' Good Housekeeping'Poignant and realistic, you could be teary-eyed by the end' OK'A great writer. You'll be rooting for Noble's protagonists as soon as you meet them' Daily Mail**Elizabeth Noble's gloriously uplifting new novel, Letters to Iris, is out now!**

Cosy up in the Cotswolds with the heartwarming new novel that will make you laugh, cry and feel truly uplifted, from the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy selection Love, Iris'Wisdom, warmth and wit in a sumptuous setting - you won't be able to tear yourself away' Veronica Henry'Perfect to cuddle up with and escape from reality for a while' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review'I loved this book' Katie Fforde________The only gift Charlie wants for his 80th birthday is his family all together again.Ever since his wife Daphne passed away, and the children grew up into their own busy lives, it's felt like they've drifted apart. So he's invited them all on a family holiday - their first in years.And by some miracle, everyone has said yes.Ten days all together in the Cotswolds . . . how hard can it be?________'Tender, thoughtful and heartrending. The Chamberlains remind us of the strength and comfort of family bonds' Beth Morrey'The Family Holiday is a perfect read for those who can't be with our own families or go on holiday to get away from them' Red Online'An utterly absorbing multi-generational tale . . . her best yet. I adored it' Penny Parkes'With a charming storyline, a fantastic mix of characters and beautifully written prose, this book is perfect' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review'A fantastic feel good read about family, love, trust, letting go and moving on' 5***** Netgalley Reader ReviewPraise for Elizabeth Noble:'Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble' Sunday Express'Witty, pacy and immediately engaging' Glamour'Noble is a mistress of the tearjerking message of love' Express

Cosy up in the Cotswolds with the heartwarming new novel that will make you laugh, cry and feel truly uplifted, from the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy selection Love, Iris'Wisdom, warmth and wit in a sumptuous setting - you won't be able to tear yourself away' Veronica Henry'Perfect to cuddle up with and escape from reality for a while' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review'I loved this book' Katie Fforde________The only gift Charlie wants for his 80th birthday is his family all together again.Ever since his wife Daphne passed away, and the children grew up into their own busy lives, it's felt like they've drifted apart. So he's invited them all on a family holiday - their first in years.And by some miracle, everyone has said yes.Ten days all together in the Cotswolds . . . how hard can it be?________'Tender, thoughtful and heartrending. The Chamberlains remind us of the strength and comfort of family bonds' Beth Morrey'The Family Holiday is a perfect read for those who can't be with our own families or go on holiday to get away from them' Red Online'An utterly absorbing multi-generational tale . . . her best yet. I adored it' Penny Parkes'With a charming storyline, a fantastic mix of characters and beautifully written prose, this book is perfect' 5***** Netgalley Reader Review'A fantastic feel good read about family, love, trust, letting go and moving on' 5***** Netgalley Reader ReviewPraise for Elizabeth Noble:'Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble' Sunday Express'Witty, pacy and immediately engaging' Glamour'Noble is a mistress of the tearjerking message of love' Express