The Truth About Faking It

Name: The Truth About Faking It
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SKU: 9781489292995
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By Cassie Hamer

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Summary

The Truth About Faking It by Cassie Hamer navigates the intricate dynamics of a family's life turned upside down by unexpected events. As secrets unravel and relationships are tested, the characters are pushed to confront the facades they've maintained. The story explores themes of authenticity, identity, and the realistic complexities of family bonds.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this novel if you appreciate stories about personal growth and the complexities of modern family life. With a blend of humour and heart, it explores themes of honesty, self-discovery, and the unexpected twists in our everyday lives. The compelling characters and engaging narrative may captivate those who enjoy thought-provoking, yet entertaining, reads.

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Lie to your friends. Lie to your family. Just don't lie to yourself... Funny, smart, heartfelt fiction for readers of Holly Wainwright from a distinctive new voice.

'Cassie Hamer is a merging of all that is wonderful about authors like Marian Keyes, Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth... She's here to stay.' Better Reading

The Trainor women have always been excellent at hiding their true feelings... until now. Ellen's estranged husband, David, has managed to interrupt her fabulous life of bridge and zumba by getting himself killed in a Thai boating accident. She's hardly surprised. It's simply the final in a long line of mistakes, the first was leaving her to go on a worldwide sailing trip with his mysterious, long-lost brother. Ah, well. At least she's now free to marry her rich but dull boyfriend, Kenneth.

Regrettably, her daughter, self-possessed TV news broadcaster Natasha, and granddaughter, reality TV producer Georgie, seem to take the whole 'dead' thing very personally and they decide to dig deeper, though neither really has time. Natasha is on the nose at her network and a toxic secret from her past is about to set off a catastrophic personal crisis. Meanwhile, Georgie is furiously focused on denying her true feelings for a contestant on her show, The Single Gal.

Neither Ellen, Natasha, nor Georgie are agreed on quite how they should feel about David's death, but they're certain about one thing - it isn't quite what it seems - and discovering the truth will unravel the tapestry of lies they've been spinning to themselves and each other.

One way or another, all three women are faking it and as matters come to a head, the truth wills out in the most unexpected of ways...

'This well-crafted piece of commercial fiction is both warm and full of light... satisfyingly chunky and intermittently very funny.' Fairfax newspapers

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Truth About Faking It by Cassie Hamer is praised for its engaging and heartwarming storytelling, weaving together themes of family, resilience, and self-discovery. Readers appreciate its well-drawn characters and the relatable portrayal of navigating life's unexpected challenges. The novel's blend of humour and emotion makes it a compelling and enjoyable read for fans of general fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781489292995

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 676g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Cassie Hamer has a professional background in journalism and PR, but now much prefers the world of fiction over fact. She is the author of three novels, including the Australian bestseller After the Party, and her stories focus on ordinary characters who find themselves in extraordinary situations. Cassie lives on Gadigal Country in Sydney with her terrific husband, three mostly terrific daughters, and a labradoodle, Charlie, who is the least demanding family member. In between ferrying kids about and walking the dog, Cassie is working on her next novel, but she always has time to connect (or procrastinate) with other passionate readers via her website - CassieHamer.com - or through Instagram where you can find her @cassiehamerwriter

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