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Life and Other Inconveniences

A heartfelt and emotional story from the bestselling author of TikTok sensation Pack up the Moon
By Kristan Higgins
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In Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins, Emma London returns to her estranged grandmother's grand estate after learning about her terminal illness. Balancing her own tumultuous past and present struggles, Emma confronts old family secrets and the relationships that have both hurt and shaped her. This emotional journey explores themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the complexities of family love.
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Life and Other Inconveniences is a heart-wrenching page-turner about family and the power of second chances.

Emma London never thought she had anything in common with her grandmother Genevieve. The regal old woman came from wealthy New England stock, but that didn't protect her from life's cruelest blows: the disappearance of her young son, followed by the premature death of her husband. Genevieve rose from those ashes of grief and built a fashion empire that was respected the world over, even when it meant neglecting her other son.

When Emma's own mother died, her father abandoned her on his mother's doorstep. Genevieve took Emma in and reluctantly raised her—until Emma got pregnant her senior year of high school. Genevieve kicked her out with nothing but the clothes on her back.

Now Emma has built a wonderful life for herself and her teenage daughter, Riley. So what is she to do when Genevieve does the one thing Emma never expected of her and, after not speaking to her for nearly two decades, calls and asks for help?

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Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins has been praised for its heartfelt storyline and richly developed characters. Readers appreciate its blend of humour and emotional depth, highlighting the challenges and complexities of family relationships. Many find it a compelling and satisfying read.

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ISBN: 9781804993033

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 448

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Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The happy mother of two snarky and well-adjusted adults lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, cuddly dog, and indifferent cat.

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