The Summer Job
A hilarious story about a lie that gets out of hand – soon to be a TV series
$25.70
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2022
Summary
Birdy just got her dream job. The problem is, it’s not hers.
Have you ever imagined running away from your life? Well, Birdy Finch didn’t just imagine it. She did it. Which might’ve been an error. And the life she’s run into? Her best friend, Heather’s.
The only problem is, she hasn’t told Heather. Actually, there are a few other problems…
Can Birdy carry off a summer at a luxury Scottish hotel pretending to be her best friend (who, incidentally, is a world-class wine …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241990520 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241990521 |
| Author: | Lizzy Dent |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 226g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
Engaging , heartwarming and SO MUCH FUN . I bloody loved it
Engaging, heartwarming and SO MUCH FUN. I bloody loved it – MARIAN KEYES
Fresh, funny and filled with delicious food and wine. It made me long for a summer in Scotland with Birdy and all the team at Loch Dorn – BETH O’LEARY
What a welcome escape; it’s witty and funny and it packs an emotional punch too. Loved it, I’m in the queue for more Lizzy – JOSIE SILVER
Fresh, funny and oh so relatable - the perfect tonic – ABBIE GREAVES
Fun with a capital F … If you’ve ever felt you’re getting left behind in life, or don’t have everything worked out quite yet, this is the book for you – SOPHIE COUSENS
I fell for Birdy on the very first page and inhaled the rest of her story … A brilliantly original plot paired with fabulously funny writing - a pure joy to read! – HELLY ACTON
It’s really great - so gossipy, warm and funny – BETH MORREY
One of the funniest and sexiest books of the year. As soon as I finished it, I wanted to read it again. Do not miss this one! – EMILY HENRY
Engaging, heartwarming and SO MUCH FUN. I bloody loved it – MARIAN KEYES
Engaging, heartwarming and SO MUCH FUN. I bloody loved it – MARIAN KEYES
About The Author
Lizzy Dent
Lizzy Dent (mis)spent her early twenties working in a hotel not unlike the one in her first novel, The Summer Job. Soon to be a TV series! She somehow ended up in a glamorous job travelling the world creating content for various TV companies, including MTV, Channel 4, Cartoon Network, the BBC and ITV. She writes about women who don’t always know where they’re going in life, but who always have fun doing it. The Setup is her second novel.
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