Fran Littlewood: The Favourite, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

The unmissable novel from Fran Littlewood, the New York Times bestselling author of Read With Jenna pick Amazing Grace Adams

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'FABULOUS . . . God, I wish I had written it. Funny, dark, fascinating and UTTERLY convincing. On my QWJ (Queasy With Jealousy) Scale, I award it 16 / 10 ' MARIAN KEYES
'Once I picked up The Favourite, I did not want to put it down until the last page was turned ' LOTTIE HAZELL, author of Piglet
'Wonderful and very funny. You're in for such a treat ' GEORGINA MOORE, author of The Garnett Girls
'Excellent. A detailed and fascinating look at the effects of sibling order in families and what it feels like to think your parent has a favourite child' STYLIST
'Tender, funny and truthful , Littlewood's tale reveals long-held secrets, chronicles treacherous inner thoughts, and revels in the sweet , spiky nature of sisterhood' MAIL ON SUNDAY
'A powerful and emotional tale, rich in nuance, exploring loyalty, truth and the fragile nature of love' WOMAN'S WEEKLY

Nothing derails a family holiday like your father revealing that he has a favourite child.
Alex, Nancy and Eva Fisher. Three grown-up sisters; each wonderful and imperfect in their own individual ways. And loved equally by their parents, Vivienne and Patrick.
Or so they thought.
Right up to the moment when, during a family party, Patrick inadvertently lets slip that he has a favourite.
While they try to gloss over it, this begins to unravel everything the sisters thought they knew.
As their past is re-written, secrets and lies are uncovered, and the Fisher clan implodes in a way they could never have dreamed possible.
But will it take falling apart to bring them closer together?

PRAISE FOR THE FAVOURITE

'You'll be captivated by the well-drawn characters' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

'So sharp, funny, pacey and incredibly well-observed. I loved it' REBECCA WAIT, author of I'm Sorry You Feel That Way

'Fabulous - funny and brilliantly claustrophobic on family dynamics ' LAUREN BRAVO, author of Preloved

'Fran Littlewood has the incredible ability to write like she's been observing you and your family for years ' ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of Us

'Sizzles with familial tension . . . Heartbreaking, candid and witty ' JUSTIN MYERS

'Brilliantly funny, dark, insightful, wildly satisfying ' NATASHA POLISZCZUK

'Has a cinematic quality . . . Every moment feels alive. Full of tender moments and thoughtful insights, The Favourite will be a favourite of readers, perfect with those with imperfect families - which is to say, all of us ' SHELF AWARENESS

'What makes this sibling dramedy so delectable is Littlewood's writing . . . All the nuances of sisterhood, daughterhood, wifehood, motherhood, divorcehood, and more are illuminated by this tale of spilled wine, slapped faces, and enduring family love.' OPRAH DAILY