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Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella's emotionally charged, witty new standalone novel about love and long-term relationship survival – and how those we think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most...
'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it' - JOJO MOYES
Those we think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most...
After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it's casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years... and panic sets in.
They quickly decide to create little surprises for each other, to keep their relationship fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me – anything from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to photo shoots – mishaps arise with disastrous and comical results.
Gradually, the surprises turn to shocking discoveries. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other after all...
EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA -
'One of the most relatable books I've read in a long time, I couldn't put it down' - LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter)
'This is Sophie Kinsella at her heart-warming and hilarious best' - COSMOPOLITAN
'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' - RED
'This is the funniest book Sophie Kinsella has ever written' - JENNY COLGAN
'Kinsella at her put-a-smile-on-your-face best' - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Sophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
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Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella is lauded for its humour and warmth. Praised for its ability to make readers laugh, it's considered one of Kinsella's funniest works, delivering heart-warming moments without slipping into overly sweet sentiment. The book is recognised for being uplifting and capable of converting any mood to a brighter one.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784160432
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Black Swan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Sophie Kinsella is an internationally bestselling writer. She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular Shopaholic series. She has also written seven bestselling novels as Madeleine Wickham and several books for children. She lives in the UK with her husband and family. Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk and find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SophieKinsellaOfficial. You can also follow her on Twitter @KinsellaSophie and Instagram @sophiekinsellawriter.
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