Something Quite Beautiful

Name: Something Quite Beautiful
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781801108249
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Seven gorgeous short stories from the queen of family drama

By Amanda Prowse

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Summary

Something Quite Beautiful by Amanda Prowse is an evocative exploration of love, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. The story follows the life-altering journey of its protagonist as they navigate through personal challenges and seek comfort in unexpected places. Set against a backdrop of emotional depth, the novel shines a light on the transformative power of hope and connection.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to emotional and uplifting tales that explore the complexities of family, love, and resilience. Amanda Prowse's storytelling style brings depth to her characters and their journey, offering a heartfelt look at how ordinary lives are shaped by extraordinary events.

Something Quite Beautiful

Seven short stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things from Amanda Prowse.

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from Amanda Prowse.

Description

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from bestselling author, Amanda Prowse.

If you have not discovered Amanda Prowse yet you are in for a real treat... Full of incident and real characters Rascals of London

Collection includes:

Something Quite Beautiful
The Game
Ten Pound Ticket
Imogen's Baby
Miss Potterton's Birthday Tea
A Christmas Wish
Mr Portobollo's Morning Paper

Susie has just arrived in Australia. She is clutching a newborn baby, but she has no wedding ring on her left hand. With no money, and no hope, how can she turn her life around?

Gemma Peters, a happy-go-lucky teenager, has disappeared without trace. Where has she gone? Why has she been lying to her family? And, most importantly, will she ever come home?

Twenty-four-year-old Imogen longs for a baby. She knows it's hard to raise a child alone, but Imogen is also blind. Can she overcome life's challenges and have the baby she longs for?

Funny, heart-warming and moving, these seven short stories are the perfect excuse for a bit of me-time.

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Something Quite Beautiful by Amanda Prowse is celebrated for its profound exploration of loss, courage, and human resilience. Featuring Prowse's characteristic domestic drama, it captivates with its compelling narrative and uplifting themes. Readers have compared her style favourably to authors like JoJo Moyes, noting the novel's thoughtfulness and warmth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801108249

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Amanda Prowse likens her own life story to those she writes about in her books. After self-publishing her debut novel Poppy Day in 2011, she has gone on to author twenty-five novels, including the number 1 bestsellers, Perfect Daughter and What Have I Done, six novellas and a memoir. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she regularly tops book charts all over the world. Remaining true to her ethos, Amanda writes stories of ordinary women and their families who find their strength, courage and love tested in ways they never imagined. The most prolific female contemporary fiction writer in the UK, with a legion of loyal readers, she goes from strength to strength. Being crowned 'queen of domestic drama' by the Daily Mail was one of her finest moments. Amanda is a regular contributor on TV and radio but her first love is, and will always be, writing. You can find her online at www.amandaprowse.com, on Twitter or Instagram @MrsAmandaProwse, and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/amandaprowsenogreaterlove