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Sarah Stovell’s gripping new novel, Every Happy Family is available now! Hilarious, unputdownable, suspenseful fiction, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Motherland They all have opinions.They all have secrets. ‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon ‘Deft, wry and perceptive, this drama targets class and modern parenting’ Daily Mail ‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Touted as the new Liane Moriarty, Stovell is one to watch’ Woman & Home ‘Cringe-inducing, agonising, truthful, heartbreaking and hilarious’ Janice Hallett In a small town like West Burntridge, it should be impossible to keep a secret. Rachel Saunders knows gossip is the price you pay for a rural lifestyle and outstanding schools. The latest town scandal is her divorce – and the fact that her new girlfriend has moved into the family home.Laura Spence lives in a poky bedsit on the wrong side of town. She and her son Max don’t really belong, and his violent tantrums are threatening to expose the very thing she’s trying to hide.When the local school introduces a new inclusive curriculum, Rachel and Laura find themselves on opposite sides of a fearsome debate.But the problem with having your nose in everyone else’s business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home. What readers are saying about Other Parents 'This is definitely a contender for the best book I have read this year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow. Just wow’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Felt like a cross between Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere and I completely loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Utterly brilliant!!! A fantastic read that I could not put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I laughed and cried and also was left wondering what the future would hold for a couple of the characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gossip. People poking noses in where they shouldn’t. Rumours. Lies. Backlashes. Right up my street’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah Stovell’s gripping new novel, Every Happy Family is available now!Hilarious, unputdownable, suspenseful fiction, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and MotherlandThey all have opinions.They all have secrets.‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon‘Deft, wry and perceptive, this drama targets class and modern parenting’ Daily Mail‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ HELLO!‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum‘Touted as the new Liane Moriarty, Stovell is one to watch’ Woman & Home‘Cringe-inducing, agonising, truthful, heartbreaking and hilarious’ Janice HallettIn a small town like West Burntridge, it should be impossible to keep a secret.Rachel Saunders knows gossip is the price you pay for a rural lifestyle and outstanding schools. The latest town scandal is her divorce – and the fact that her new girlfriend has moved into the family home.Laura Spence lives in a poky bedsit on the wrong side of town. She and her son Max don’t really belong, and his violent tantrums are threatening to expose the very thing she’s trying to hide.When the local school introduces a new inclusive curriculum, Rachel and Laura find themselves on opposite sides of a fearsome debate.But the problem with having your nose in everyone else’s business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home.What readers are saying about Other Parents''This is definitely a contender for the best book I have read this year''‘So well written I wish it had carried on for another 400 pages’''I genuinely couldn''t put this book down! I was completely engrossed''''I could see this being loved by anyone who liked Little Fires Everywhere or Big Little Lies''‘Beautifully written and the characters are just so realistic and relatable’‘This was like watching an amazing Netflix drama’

Sarah Stovell’s gripping new novel, Every Happy Family is available now! Hilarious, unputdownable, suspenseful fiction, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Motherland They all have opinions.They all have secrets. ‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon ‘Deft, wry and perceptive, this drama targets class and modern parenting’ Daily Mail ‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ HELLO! ‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Touted as the new Liane Moriarty, Stovell is one to watch’ Woman & Home ‘Cringe-inducing, agonising, truthful, heartbreaking and hilarious’ Janice Hallett In a small town like West Burntridge, it should be impossible to keep a secret. Rachel Saunders knows gossip is the price you pay for a rural lifestyle and outstanding schools. The latest town scandal is her divorce – and the fact that her new girlfriend has moved into the family home.Laura Spence lives in a poky bedsit on the wrong side of town. She and her son Max don’t really belong, and his violent tantrums are threatening to expose the very thing she’s trying to hide.When the local school introduces a new inclusive curriculum, Rachel and Laura find themselves on opposite sides of a fearsome debate.But the problem with having your nose in everyone else’s business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home. What readers are saying about Other Parents 'This is definitely a contender for the best book I have read this year'‘So well written I wish it had carried on for another 400 pages’'I genuinely couldn't put this book down! I was completely engrossed''I could see this being loved by anyone who liked Little Fires Everywhere or Big Little Lies'‘Beautifully written and the characters are just so realistic and relatable’‘This was like watching an amazing Netflix drama’

A hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty. ‘[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?* * * What readers are saying about Every 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.‘[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’ BellaMinnie 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?* * *What readers are saying about Every 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. ‘[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?* * * What readers are saying about Every 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

The new novel from the acclaimed author of Other Parents and Exquisite.‘Funny, compelling and so on point about family dynamics’ The Sun''We read this brilliant book in one sitting’ BellaMinnie 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?* * *What readers are saying about Every 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

Two girls are brought together under the worst of circumstances: a prison ship taking them from London to ''parts beyond the sea''. Miriam is a Romany girl drawn from freedom in the hills of the North-West to the city to eke a living playing her tin-whistle in a place where her people are despised. When her mother dies - from cholera, the ''gypsy disease'' - she''s caught breaking-and-entering and sentenced to transportation.Rose has been brought up to expect more, but when her husband dies and her father is sent down for illegal slave-trading, she''s separated from her children and forced to take a governess''s job. When she''s caught stealing, the judge shows no mercy.Surviving - just - an appalling voyage, the two arrive just after Christmas into the blinding sun of the strange new island: Van Dieman''s Land. Here they are sent to work in a nursery, where women of ill-repute give birth before being sent for correction. The nursery is run by a corrupt, debauched Reverend and his idealistic son, who soon takes a fancy to Miriam. But Rose, her best friend and close confidant, watches jealously and makes plans to reverse their fortunes.The Night Flower takes the reader on a thrilling Dickensian adventure through the dark side of our penal history to a Tasmanian frontier town where anything could happen and morality is made by monsters.

When two writers meet at a retreat, the chemistry is instant, and they begin a sinister relationship … or do they? An exquisitely tense, twisty She Said/She Said psychological thriller from number one bestselling author Sarah Stovell…***The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH******Telegraph BOOK OF THE YEAR***‘Slickly claustrophobic, this arch story of obsessive, forbidden love taken to the extreme will have you squirming in your seat’ Sarah Pinborough‘Whip-smart, lushly written and truly page-turning … Sarah Stovell is a thrilling talent’ Holly Seddon‘A moving, gripping story … twists keep coming till the very last page. I loved it’ Erin Kelly____________________Bo Luxton has it all – a loving family, a beautiful home in the Lake District, and a clutch of bestselling books to her name.Enter Alice Dark, an aspiring writer who is drifting through life, with a series of dead-end jobs and a freeloading boyfriend.When they meet at a writers’ retreat, the chemistry is instant, and a sinister relationship develops…Or does it?Breathlessly pacey, taut and terrifying, Exquisite is a startlingly original and unbalancing psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page.____________________‘The characters are so untrustworthy you wont know what to believe, but you won’t put it down till you’ve found out. A superb debut’ Sunday Mirror'Cunningly constructed and gorgeously written, this is outstanding’ Express'It’s a remarkable debut in the crowded psychological thriller field, written with great sureness of touch and tone' The Times‘Addictive, terrifying and beautifully written, Exquisite is up there with the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read. Fucking awesome’ Chris Whittaker‘Sarah Stovell writes beautifully’ Essie Fox‘Beautifully written and perfectly twisted, I was sucked deeply into the intertwined worlds of Alice and Bo and found myself reading through my fingers, compelled yet terrified at what the outcome might be…’ Susi Holliday‘I bloody loved it. So clever, so beautifully written, such brilliant characterisation and THAT ENDING!’ Lisa Hall‘Beautifully written, atmospheric and sexy’ Cass Green‘A dark, sensual and twisted character study, rife with murky motivations and sinister revelations … hard to put down’ Foreword Reviews‘Kept me reading long into the night … a majestic debut and utterly compelling’ James MacManus, TLS‘The characters are untrustworthy so you won’t know what to believe. But you won’t be able to put the book down until you find out’ Sunday People‘An alarming novel: infuriating at times, appalling, even frightening, and always a page-turner’ Shots Mag‘Beautifully written, gripping and utterly believable’ Crime Review‘A psychological thriller that will simply blow your mind’ New Books Magazine‘If you’re looking for a new and exciting psychological thriller that’s packed with unexpected twists, Exquisite won’t disappoint’ CultureFly

A gritty, dark and devastating psychological thriller centring around three troubled girls in a children’s home, by the bestselling author of Exquisite‘I was immediately ensnared into the devastating and dark world of The Home and devoured it in one day … A triumph’ Holly Seddon‘It’s both a clear-eyed and compassionate tale of the harm wreaked by commonplace abuse, and a mystery that grips to the final page’ Sunday Times‘Gripping, sinister and utterly heartbreaking … I absolutely loved it’ Lisa Hall_________________One more little secret … one more little lie…When the body of a pregnant fifteen-year-old is discovered in a churchyard on Christmas morning, the community is shocked, but unsurprised. For Hope lived in The Home, the residence of three young girls, whose violent and disturbing pasts have seen them cloistered away…As a police investigation gets underway, the lives of Hope, Lara and Annie are examined, and the staff who work at the home are interviewed, leading to shocking and distressing revelations … and clear evidence that someone is seeking revenge.A gritty, dark and devastating psychological thriller, The Home is also an emotive drama and a piercing look at the underbelly of society, where children learn what they live … if they are allowed to live at all.________________‘So beautiful and haunting and ghostly and addictive and intense and sad and shocking. Just wow’ Louise Beech‘This is a perfect illustration of how fiction really can inform life – read this, be moved, saddened but also enriched’ New Books Magazine ‘A vividly disturbing, eloquent and enthralling tale … striking, thought-provoking, compulsive storytelling’ LoveReading

Ein trickreiches Psycho-Spannungs-Debüt aus England: Denn die beste Waffe ist Bosheit!Bo und Alice: Bestseller-Autorin die eine, höchst talentiert und noch ganz am Anfang ihrer Schriftsteller-Laufbahn die andere. Auf einem Schreibworkshop lernen sie sich kennen, und Bo beschließt sofort, Alice unter ihre Fittiche zu nehmen. Aber da ist noch mehr zwischen den beiden, prickelnd, knisternd – oder doch nicht? Wird Bo tatsächlich ihre Ehe und das Glück ihrer geliebten kleinen Töchter riskieren? Würde Alice ohne guten Grund ihr Leben zerschlagen, nur um in Bos Nähe sein zu können? Ein trickreiches Psycho-Duell und ein Meisterstück der Manipulation, das bis zur letzten Seite überrascht.Für Fans von Patricia Highsmith und Gillian Flynns »Gone Girl« - »Sarah Stovells Roman fühlt sich schon wie ein Sommer-Bestseller an!« The Times Crime Club