The Brightest Star in the Sky

Name: The Brightest Star in the Sky
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141028675
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British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022

By Marian Keyes

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The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes weaves a captivating tale centred around the residents of 66 Star Street in Dublin. A mysterious force observes their lives, connecting their diverse stories with themes of love, heartbreak, and destiny. As secrets unravel and unexpected bonds form, the story reveals how intertwined lives can illuminate even the darkest moments.
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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?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming narratives with a rich tapestry of characters who each harbour unique secrets and dreams. The story unfolds in a Dublin apartment building, weaving together the lives of its residents and touching on themes of love, friendship, and fate with warmth and humour.

June the first, a bright summer's evening, a Monday ...And into the busy, bustling homes at 66 Star Street slips, unseen, a mysterious visitor. As the couples, flatmates and repentant singletons of No 66 fall in and out of love, clutch at and drop secrets, laugh, cry and simply try to live.

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She is Britain's most successful and loved female writer. And this is her biggest paperback yet.

June the first, a bright summer's evening, a Monday . . .

And into the busy, bustling homes at 66 Star Street slips, unseen, a mysterious visitor. As the couples, flatmates and repentant singletons of No 66 fall in and out of love, clutch at and drop secrets, laugh, cry and simply try to live, no one suspects the visitor patiently waiting in the wings. For soon, really very soon, everything is going to change . . .

Discover the enchanting story in The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes.

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 Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes has been praised for its intriguing exploration of the lives, loves, and aspirations of the residents of Star Street, with a mysterious element lurking in the background. The novel is described as gripping, showcasing Keyes at her finest, and has been favoured as a standout piece among her works.

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ISBN: 9780141028675

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 443g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Marian Keyes' international bestselling novels include Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man, The Brightest Star in the Sky, The Mystery of Mercy Close and The Woman Who Stole My Life. Two collections of her journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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