The Trouble with Sister Francis

Matt Coyne has created an icon in Sister Francis, and a beautifully immersive coming of age story that is so much more than a group of young boys and their unconventional mentor. Prepare to be transported back to the early 1980s and to lose your heart several times on the way back. Wonderfully written, tender, funny and absorbing, this might just be my feelgood read of the year. * JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE APPEAL *
Sister Francis is an icon, and Matt Coyne is a genius. I defy you to read this book without smiling, laughing and weeping. * CLARE POOLEY, New York Times bestselling author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT *
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this gorgeous story, and fell in love with its characters. Matt Coyne is a brilliant storyteller with an eye for detail that makes his imagined world come alive. I also snort-laughed on more than one occasion. * JENNIE GODFREY, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS *
Another hilarious, heartfelt triumph from Matt Coyne. Full of nostalgia, unforgettable characters and the kind of immersive, timeless storytelling we are all yearning for right now. * SOPHIE COUSENS, New York Times bestselling author of THIS TIME NEXT YEAR *
A heartwarming story with a fantastic premise * HELEN RUSSELL, author of international bestseller, THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY *
Warm, funny, nostalgic, I defy any reader not to fall in love with the legend that is Sister Francis. Another triumph from a huge talent. * BECKY HUNTER, bestselling author of ONE MOMENT *
Matt Coyne is an extraordinary storyteller, Sister Francis is an icon and everyone needs this heartwarming novel in their lives. * SARAH TURNER, Sunday Times bestselling author of STEPPING UP *
A nostalgic masterpiece … their banter and childhood innocence are charming, capturing the humour of the era while revealing a more poignant, emotional edge. A funny, heart-warming and heartbreaking story of ordinary heroes, quiet rebellions and unexpected hope. * WOMAN & HOME *
A novel full of heart and humour - Matt Coyne is the master of unlikely friendships and beautifully drawn characters * FREYA NORTH, author of THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF EADIE BROWNE *
Hilarious and heartwarming * MY WEEKLY *
A joy of a read * CLOSER *
Heartwarming * THAT’S LIFE *
Few stories balance laughter and grief as well … impossible to read without laughing and crying … it’s a story that will stay with you long after the final page. * YOURS *
A heartwarming, uplifting read * HEAT *
We promise this nostalgic book will reduce you to tears - of heartache and laughter … it’s a masterpiece. * SUNDAY POST *
Hilarious, heartwarming and heartbreaking … nostalgic and downright funny. * PLATINUM MAGAZINE *

Matt Coyne is from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. In September 2015, his life was turned upside down by the arrival of his son, Charlie. Three months into parenthood, he took to social media to write about his experience as a clueless first-time dad. Within days, his post about surviving the early months of parenthood was shared by millions around the world.

Following this, Matt created his popular blog Man vs Baby, which now has more than 500,000 followers. He is the author of two Sunday Times bestselling books - Dummy and Man vs. Toddler - both based on Man vs Baby and has written for the Guardian, Telegraph, Private Eye and GQ.

The Trouble with Sister Francis is Matt’s second novel, following his acclaimed, award-winning debut Frank and Red.

Matt lives in Sheffield with his son Charlie, his partner Lyndsay and a Jack Russell terrier with ‘issues’ called Popcorn.

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