When Will There Be Good News?
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When Will There Be Good News?
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When Will There Be Good News?
The third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read: literary crime from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.
'An exhilarating read.
The third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read - literary crime from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.
When Will There Be Good News? is the third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read. This literary crime work comes from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.
Daily Mail praises the novel as "An exhilarating read. Her wry humour, sharp eye for the quirks of human behaviour and subtle characterisation are a constant joy."
In a quiet corner of rural Devon, a six-year-old girl witnesses an appalling crime. Thirty years later, the man convicted of the crime is released from prison.
In Edinburgh, sixteen-year-old Reggie, wise beyond her years, works as a nanny for a G.P. However, her employer has disappeared with her baby, and Reggie seems to be the only person who is concerned.
Across town, Detective Chief Inspector Louise Monroe is also looking for a missing person, unaware that a former acquaintance, Jackson Brodie, is hurtling towards her on a journey that becomes fatally interrupted.
Series: Jackson Brodie
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Kate Atkinson's novel is widely praised for its clever blending of crime and literary fiction, marked by humour, intelligence, and complexity. The intricate plot, sharp characterisation, and witty dialogue have captivated reviewers, with many highlighting its skilful pacing and emotional depth. Readers appreciate the novel for its unique take on the crime genre and its celebration of human connections amidst chaotic events.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780552772457
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 January 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Black Swan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 329g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Kate Atkinson won the Whitbread (now Costa) Book of the Year prize with her first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum. Her four bestselling novels featuring former detective Jackson Brodie became the BBC television series Case Histories, starring Jason Isaacs. Her 2013 novel Life After Life won the South Bank Sky Arts Literature Prize, was shortlisted for the Women's Prize, voted Book of the Year for the independent booksellers associations on both sides of the Atlantic. It also won the Costa Novel Award, as did her new novel A God in Ruins (2015). She was appointed MBE in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List, and was voted Waterstones UK Author of the Year at the 2013 Specsavers National Book Awards.
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