Somewhere Close to Happy The heart-warming, laugh-out-loud debut of the year
Synopsis
'A wonderfully written, funny and moving debut with an intriguing mystery at its heart... Unforgettable.' - Sunday Times bestselling author, Claire DouglasLizzie James is happy. She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend since school, and she sees her family every Thursday night for take-away and trashy TV. Lizzie likes her uncomplicated life. Then a letter arrives one day from her first love, Roman. A letter dated the day he disappeared, 12 years before. As Lizzie uncovers the secrets of the letter, she discovers what really happened the year her life fell apart - and all avenues lead back to Roman.Lizzie James thought she was happy, or somewhere close to happy, anyway. Now she's not so sure.'A funny and heart-warming story of first loves and the importance of friendship, but also a moving and wise exploration of mental health, childhood, self-discovery and - ultimately - the importance of being brave.' - Sunday Times bestselling author, Gillian McAllister*Perfect for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Mhairi McFarlane and Cecelia Ahern and Kate Eberlen's Miss You. This is a novel you won't soon forget.*Book details
- Author:
- Lia Louis
- ISBN:
- 9781409184171
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781409184140
- Publisher:
- Orion
- Pages:
- 336
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2021-02-17
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2019
- Copyright by:
- Lia Louis
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Humor, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Parenting and Family, Romance