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The Flatshare

the utterly heartwarming debut sensation, now a major TV series
By Beth O'Leary
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In The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, two strangers, Tiffy and Leon, find themselves sharing a flat with a unique arrangement: they inhabit the flat at different times due to their work schedules and never meet. Through a series of post-it notes, they start to communicate, leading to unforeseen connections and personal revelations. This heart-warming story weaves humour, friendship, and romance in an exploration of unexpected relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky romantic comedies with an intriguing premise. Follow the story of two characters who share a flat but have never met, as they communicate through notes and gradually form a deeper connection. With its charming characters and heartwarming twist, it's perfect for readers looking for a feel-good read with a touch of humour and love.

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The Sunday Times bestselling debut: an utterly charming and heart-warming love story and the perfect tonic for difficult times. Now a major TV series.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER

'Set to become the romcom of the year - a SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE for the 21st century'
Sunday Express

'The new Jojo Moyes... This has all the ingredients of ME BEFORE YOU'
Cosmopolitan

'Funny and winning... a Richard Curtis rom-com that also has its feet firmly planted in real life. A real treat'
Stylist

'The last book to completely emotionally absorb me in this way was ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE, and I think fans of that will adore this'
Daisy Buchanan

Tiffy and Leon share a flat
Tiffy and Leon share a bed
Tiffy and Leon have never met...

Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they're crazy, but it's the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy's at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time.

But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven't met yet, they're about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window...

See what everyone is saying about THE FLATSHARE, 2019's hottest debut!

'I devoured THE FLATSHARE. Original, funny and touching. Read it'
Clare Mackintosh

'One of the most talked about books of 2019... Fans of Jojo Moyes's ME BEFORE YOU will love this UpLit romcom'
Red Magazine

'It's fiction to make you feel good - endlessly enjoyable and brilliant fun'
Daily Express

'In the league of Bridget Jones and Marian Keyes' Walsh sister books'
Claire Allan

'Funny, emotional and uplifting'
Sun

'A quirky, feelgood read, bursting with character and warmth'
Prima

'THE FLATSHARE is a huge, heartwarming triumph'
Josie Silver

'Uproariously funny with characters you fall for from the first page'
Woman & Home

'Deliciously funny and truly uplifting'
Lucy Diamond

'Touching, funny and skilful, a delightful read'
Katie Fforde

'It's funny and charming but there are moments of real poignancy, too. Guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face'
Good Housekeeping

'Heartwarming and brilliant'
Closer

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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary is lauded as a charming and heartwarming romantic comedy reminiscent of Jojo Moyes's style, with a blend of humour and poignancy. Reviewers appreciate its loveable characters and comic situations, likening it to a Richard Curtis rom-com. The novel is praised for its light-hearted, uplifting essence, guaranteed to leave readers with a smile and deemed one of the most talked-about books of 2019.

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ISBN: 9781787474413

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and is now a major TV series. Her subsequent novels, The Switch, The Road Trip, The No-Show and The Wake-Up Call, were all instant bestsellers. A TV series of The Road Trip was first aired in 2024. Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved Golden Retriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).

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