The One That Got Away
The hilarious retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
14 November 2016
Summary
Ruby and Ethan were perfect for each other. Until the day they suddenly weren’t.
Ten years later, Ruby’s single, having spent the last decade focusing on her demanding career and hectic life in Manhattan. There’s barely time for a trip to England for her little sister’s wedding. And there’s certainly not time to think about seeing Ethan there for the first time in years.
But as the family frantically prepare for the big day, Ruby can’t help but wonder if she made the right cho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405923736 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1405923733 |
| Author: | Melissa Pimentel |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 14 November 2016 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
Laugh-out-loud funny
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a good love story to get stuck into, but this one is also hilarious and has totally relatable observations of modern life * Essentials *
A smart, funny retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s perfect for a poolside read * Red *
A modern retelling of Persuasion, The One That Got Away is a fun, fast read about rediscovering a lost love * PopSugar, Best 2017 Summer Books for Women *
The trend for updating Jane Austen continues with this modern take on Persuasion - split between the past and present, and New York and Northumberland. As New Yorker Ruby flies to the UK for her high-maintenance sister’s fantasy castle wedding, facing her lost love is only one of her problems. Frothy and very funny * Sunday Mirror *
A lovely book by Melissa Pimentel that is the perfect easy read! * Hello Magazine *
An easy, breezy read * Daily Mail *
Fabulous, romantic and witty. Who doesn’t love reading about the trauma of ex-boyfriend dramas - especially at someone else’s wedding … – Rosie Blake
Praise for Age, Sex, Location * - *
Great fun - a gripping read and very touching * Marian Keyes *
Funny, fresh, sassy and totally captured the zeitgeist when it comes to dating. If you loved GIRLS, you’ll love this! * Katy Regan *
Melissa Pimentel
Melissa Pimentel grew up in a small town in Massachusetts in a house without cable TV and therefore much of her childhood was spent watching 1970s British comedy on public television. At twenty-two, she made the move to London and has lived there happily for thirteen years, though she has sadly never come across the Ministry of Funny Walks. She spends much of her time reading in the various pubs of Stoke Newington with her husband (everyone thinks they’re weird but they don’t care) and being awoken in the night by her two squabbling cats, Roger and BoJack. She works in publishing.
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