Jennie Godfrey – författare

***SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER******USA TODAY BESTSELLER***THE BIGGEST DEBUT LAUNCH OF 2024‘Such a fresh and interesting voice. You'll cry and you won't be able to stop reading’MARIAN KEYES'Such a beautiful story about friendship, community and family and secrets and what’s going on underneath'ZOE BALL'Gripping and moving'GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life'ELIZABETH DAY‘A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships’THE TIMES'A beautiful mystery with heart'ROB RINDER'This is a heart-warming book'EMMA HEALEY'A gorgeous, page-turning book'I PAPER'A wonderful story'FEARNE COTTONYorkshire, 1979Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.Because of the murders.Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking.Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all?So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don't.But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighbourhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible.What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?*SHORTLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR - DEBUT FICTION AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025*The perfect debut novel to discuss in book clubs***READER REVIEWS***'Left a lump in my throat and a hole in my heart''A book I won't forget for a while''A beautiful and emotional debut that I know will stay with me for a long time''A superb look at childhood, at growing up, at starting to see the world around you'Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'Warm and nostalgic' FLORENCE KNAPP'A wonderful slow-burn story about friendship, community, and secrets within families.' GUARDIAN'Gentle, wryly humorous ... a breezily entertaining read.' THE TIMES'Uplifting and compassionately told' i PAPER'From the very first page I was in awe. I LOVED it.' MARIAN KEYES‘A beautiful story about secrets, lies and community.’ GRAHAM NORTONFrom the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things ...It's the summer of 1985 and the residents of Delmont Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live Aid. A day like no other that will end having reached millions and changing the lives of all who attend.House-proud Lydia Gordon, whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith, is determined to put on a show that will impress everyone - with her posh garden and state-of-the-art television, and her sweet husband and two children, Hanna and David.But as the guests flood into number nine, so do all of the secrets that have been kept in the close.Rita, a new neighbour from Australia, is hoping for a fresh start but harbours a shocking event in her past; Steve, a young Falklands veteran, battles his own demons; and Mr Wilson is surely too good-looking to ever be trusted.But as the hours count down to the last performance of the night, it's Lydia who faces the heart-breaking truth that her immaculate home and flawless family might not be so perfect after all.And if each of their neighbours is guilty of hiding something, so are the Gordons at number nine ...'Meets every expectation. A glorious read. Jennie Godfrey's second novel is every bit as compelling a read as her first - this will be seen on all the best sun loungers.' Velvet MagazinePraise for The List of Suspicious Things'Gripping and moving' GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life' ELIZABETH DAY'A beautiful mystery with heart' ROB RINDER'A heart-warming book' EMMA HEALEY'A wonderful story' FEARNE COTTON

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'A wonderful slow-burn story about friendship, community, and secrets within families.'GUARDIAN'Gentle, wryly humorous ... a breezily entertaining read.'THE TIMES'Uplifting and compassionately told.'i PAPER'From the very first page I was in awe. I LOVED it.'MARIAN KEYES'A beautiful story about secrets, lies and community.'GRAHAM NORTONFrom the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things...It's the summer of 1985 and the residents of Delmont Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live Aid. A day like no other that will end having reached millions and changing the lives of all who attend.House-proud Lydia Gordon, whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith, is determined to put on a show that will impress everyone - with her posh garden and state-of-the-art television, and her sweet husband and two children, Hanna and David.But as the guests flood into number nine, so do all of the secrets that have been kept in the close.Rita, a new neighbour from Australia, is hoping for a fresh start but harbours a shocking event in her past; Steve, a young Falklands veteran, battles his own demons; and Mr Wilson is surely too good-looking to ever be trusted.But as the hours count down to the last performance of the night, it's Lydia who faces the heart-breaking truth that her immaculate home and flawless family might not be so perfect after all.And if each of their neighbours is guilty of hiding something, so are the Gordons at number nine ...'Meets every expectation. A glorious read. Jennie Godfrey's second novel is every bit as compelling a read as her first - this will be seen on all the best sun loungers.' Velvet MagazinePraise for The List of Suspicious Things'Gripping and moving' GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life' ELIZABETH DAY'A beautiful mystery with heart' ROB RINDER'A heart-warming book' EMMA HEALEY'A wonderful story' FEARNE COTTON

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'Warm and nostalgic' FLORENCE KNAPP'A wonderful slow-burn story about friendship, community, and secrets within families.' GUARDIAN'Gentle, wryly humorous ... a breezily entertaining read.' THE TIMES'Uplifting and compassionately told' i PAPER'From the very first page I was in awe. I LOVED it.' MARIAN KEYES‘A beautiful story about secrets, lies and community.’ GRAHAM NORTONFrom the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things ...It's the summer of 1985 and the residents of Delmont Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live Aid. A day like no other that will end having reached millions and changing the lives of all who attend.House-proud Lydia Gordon, whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith, is determined to put on a show that will impress everyone - with her posh garden and state-of-the-art television, and her sweet husband and two children, Hanna and David.But as the guests flood into number nine, so do all of the secrets that have been kept in the close.Rita, a new neighbour from Australia, is hoping for a fresh start but harbours a shocking event in her past; Steve, a young Falklands veteran, battles his own demons; and Mr Wilson is surely too good-looking to ever be trusted.But as the hours count down to the last performance of the night, it's Lydia who faces the heart-breaking truth that her immaculate home and flawless family might not be so perfect after all.And if each of their neighbours is guilty of hiding something, so are the Gordons at number nine ...'Meets every expectation. A glorious read. Jennie Godfrey's second novel is every bit as compelling a read as her first - this will be seen on all the best sun loungers.' Velvet MagazinePraise for The List of Suspicious Things'Gripping and moving' GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life' ELIZABETH DAY'A beautiful mystery with heart' ROB RINDER'A heart-warming book' EMMA HEALEY'A wonderful story' FEARNE COTTON

»Wir nahmen einander bei der Hand. Zusammen waren wir stärker.«Miv und ihre beste Freundin Sharon sind unzertrennlich. Als Mivs Vater mit der Familie wegziehen möchte, bricht für sie eine Welt zusammen. Eine brutale Mordserie hält Yorkshire in Atem, doch ihr Zuhause und Sharon hinter sich zu lassen, kann Miv sich trotzdem nicht vorstellen. Egal, wie seltsam es dort auch geworden ist, seitdem ihre Mutter aufgehört hat zu sprechen und Tante Jean sich nun um alles kümmert. »Was wäre, wenn der Mörder gefasst würde?, fragte ich mich, als ich allmählich eindöste. Was, wenn die Morde aufhörten? Und wir hierbleiben könnten? Dann müsste ich Sharon nicht zurücklassen, und wir könnten für immer beste Freundinnen bleiben.«Also beginnen die beiden Mädchen, auf eigene Faust die Menschen in ihrer Nachbarschaft zu beobachten – und setzen dabei Dinge in Gang, die alles verändern werden.Einfühlsam und klug erzählt Jennie Godfrey von Familie, Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt und eröffnet ein weites Gesellschaftspanorama, voll ergreifender Schicksale und liebenswerter Figuren.»Packend und bewegend.« The Guardian

Der neue Roman von Nr. 1-Bestsellerautorin Jennie Godfrey – »Unwiderstehlich und absolut herzerwärmend.« Rachel JoyceAn einem heißen Sommertag lädt Familie Gordon – Teenagerin Hanna, ihre nervöse Mutter Lydia und Vorzeigevater Peter – Freunde, Familie und Bekannte zu einem vermeintlich unbeschwerten Gartenfest ein. Doch der Schein trügt: Da wäre die neue Nachbarin Rita, die etwas verbirgt, Steve, ein junger Veteran, der mit seinen eigenen Dämonen zu kämpfen hat, oder Tante Beverley, die nur gekommen ist, um danach über alle lästern zu können.Wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer …Schon bald drohen all die Geheimnisse ans Licht zu kommen, die normalerweise hinter verschlossenen Türen gehütet werden. Und am Ende der Feier ist schließlich nichts mehr, wie es war.»Eine wunderbare Geschichte über Freundschaft, Gemeinschaft und Familiengeheimnisse.« The GuardianPerfekt für die Leserinnen von Celeste Ngs ›Kleine Feuer überall‹Von Jennie Godrey ist bei dtv außerdem »Unser Buch der seltsamen Dinge« erschienen.

On vuosi 1979, ja sarjamurhaaja pelottelee Yorkshiren aluetta Britanniassa. 12-vuotias Miv pelkää, että murhien takia perhe päättää muuttaa muualle ja hän joutuisi jättämään parhaan ystävänsä. Mutta entäpä jos hän voisikin ratkaista murhat itse?Miv alkaa ystävänsä Sharonin kanssa tarkkailla lähialueita. Ympärillä asuu yllättävän paljon epäilyttävästi käyttäytyviä ihmisiä. Tutkimukset paljastavat yhä enemmän salaisuuksia naapurustosta – mutta kaikkein suurin salaisuus saattaakin piillä lähempänä kuin toivoisi.Epäilyttävien asioiden lista on dekkarivivahteilla maustettu lämminhenkinen tarina uteliaisuudesta ja ihmisten välisen yhteyden voimasta.

On vuosi 1979, ja sarjamurhaaja pelottelee Yorkshiren aluetta Britanniassa. 12-vuotias Miv pelkää, että murhien takia perhe päättää muuttaa muualle ja hän joutuisi jättämään parhaan ystävänsä. Mutta entäpä jos hän voisikin ratkaista murhat itse?Miv alkaa ystävänsä Sharonin kanssa tarkkailla lähialueita. Ympärillä asuu yllättävän paljon epäilyttävästi käyttäytyviä ihmisiä. Tutkimukset paljastavat yhä enemmän salaisuuksia naapurustosta – mutta kaikkein suurin salaisuus saattaakin piillä lähempänä kuin toivoisi. Epäilyttävien asioiden lista on dekkarivivahteilla maustettu lämminhenkinen tarina uteliaisuudesta ja ihmisten välisen yhteyden voimasta.