The Beginning of Everything
An irresistible novel of resilience, hope and unexpected friendships
$24.11
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
29 November 2023
Summary
Beautiful, heartbreaking, often very funny and entirely unforgettable, The Beginning of Everything is the irresistible new novel from the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Second Chances.
“Raw, real and highly relatable, The Beginning of Everything is a keen observation on humanity and the tenuous nature of modern life. Jess and Gethin’s gentle, layered friendship is at the wonderful heart of a warm, witty story about courage, kindness a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398518971 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1398518972 |
| Author: | Jackie Fraser |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 29 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘This will make you smile and maybe shed a tear’ PRIMA
‘This heartwarming middle-age love story is relatable and refreshing, giving hope to all romantics that second chances are possible’ HEAT
‘A beautiful book that will make you laugh and cry’ MY WEEKLY
‘A gentle slow-read about trust and the good in humanity. I was entertained by the lively writing, reassured by the decent characters and calmed by all the painting and decorating’ DAILY MAIL
‘Immersive, emotional and makes the world a better place. It’s a story of love and friendship, trust and hope, with characters not easily forgotten’ THE PEOPLE’S FRIEND
‘A beautiful read’ BELLA
‘A gorgeous, grown-up romance, packed with relatable characters and written with Jackie’s hallmark warmth, wit and wisdom’ IONA GREY
‘A heartwarming, poignant story of kindness, friendship, hope and love, that will delight every reader. I loved it’ PATRICIA SCANLAN
‘A moving, tender and charming grown up love story of healing, humanity and heart’ LAURA KEMP
‘Fraser writes with a deceptively light touch to convey the fragility and convolution of modern life and relationships in a story that is moving, uplifting and witty’ SHARON GOSLING
‘A tender, absorbing tale about the courage of running away - I laughed, sighed and cheered. Jess and Gethin might just be the perfect couple’ HOLLY HEPBURN
‘A unique tale of starting over, full of hope, heart and humour with unforgettable characters’ EILIDH BEATON
Jackie Fraser
Jackie Fraser is a freelance editor and writer. She’s worked for AA Publishing, Watkins, the Good Food Guide, and various self-published writers of fiction, travel and food guides, recipe books and self-help books since 2012. Prior to that, she worked as an editor of food and accommodation guides for the AA, including the B&B Guide, Restaurant Guide, and Pub Guide for nearly twenty years, eventually running the Lifestyle Guides department.
She’s interested in all kinds of things, particularly history (and prehistory), art, food, popular culture, and music. She reads a lot in multiple genres and is fascinated by the Bronze Age. She likes vintage clothes, antique fairs, and photography. She used to be a bit of a goth. She likes cats.
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