The Matchmaker
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The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker
A debut novel full of charm, wit and sharp observation.
WHO WEEKLY
Full of life, charm and wonderfully observed detail, an utterly delightful debut.
JODI McALISTER
Sparks fly in this glittering romantic comedy about love, marriage and mistaking your own identity.
A wonderful addition to Australian romance literature.
BOOKSELLER + PUBLISHER
Honestly, I think I had a smile on my face the entire time I read this book. Rom-com readers, this one is for you.
JACLYN CRUPI
Matchmaking is easy. Falling in love, on the other hand, is a different story.
Saima knows that she's a great matchmaker. She has the weekly wedding invitations to prove it. So why has her community started turning against her?
There are eyes, ears and mouths everywhere, and Saima's feeling firsthand the impact gossip can have. Too modern, too focused on compatibility.
She's about to pack it all up and move back in with her Ammy when an eligible bachelor's wealthy parents show up at her door. They're offering the biggest payday she's had in years, but there's a catchβshe has to convince their son to accept her services without letting on that it's his parents pulling the strings.
Kal is handsome, successful and starting to worry about his path in life. What does it mean to be a third culture kid? When a woman falls into his life challenging everything he thought he knew about heritage, life and love, it might be the answer he's been searching for.
But Saima wrote off love a long time agoβhas she hardened her heart too much to see what's right in front of her?
Can a matchmaker recognise a perfect match?
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761345494
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Saman Shad is a writer, journalist, and playwright whose storytelling spans stage, screen, and page. In the UK, she was a scriptwriter for BBC Radio, and after relocating to Australia she created programs for the ABC and became a sought-after voice in journalism, contributing regularly to The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News, and SBS. Her plays have been commissioned by theatres in both London and Sydney. She has received development funding from Screen Australia for a feature film, as well as contributing to a number of screen projects. Her debut novel, The Matchmaker, was published by Penguin Australia in 2023, earning praise for its witty exploration of modern love and cultural identity. The Sex Lives of Married Women is her latest novel.
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