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The Woman Who Stole My Life

British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022
By Marian Keyes
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The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes is a captivating story about Stella Sweeney, a woman whose ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn. After a chance encounter changes Stella's fate, she navigates through unexpected fame and a whirlwind of emotions. This novel explores themes of reinvention, relationships, and resilience with Keyes' trademark wit and warmth.
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One day, sitting in traffic, married Dublin mum Stella Sweeney attempts a good deed. The resulting car crash changes her life. For she meets a man who wants her telephone number. But in this meeting is born the seed of something which will take Stella thousands of miles from her old life, turning an ordinary woman into a superstar.

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The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes is a captivating narrative that explores the tumultuous journey of an ordinary woman who unexpectedly finds herself living an extraordinary life. Stella Sweeney, a Dublin-based wife and mother, is caught in the mundane routines of her daily existence. She lives with her husband Ryan and their two teenage children while co-running a beauty salon with her ambitious sister, Karen. Stella’s days are a blend of work and familial duties, creating a steady but unremarkable life that is neither particularly happy nor unhappy.

Everything changes for Stella when a sudden series of unforeseen events thrusts her into a new, thrilling world. What begins as an ordinary existence transforms into an exciting and glamorous reality. Stella finds herself in situations that couldn't be more different from her previous life, drawing the envy and curiosity of those around her. She transitions into a role that was entirely unexpected, acquiring fame and fortune that seem almost surreal compared to her past.

However, this newfound glittering life is not without its own complications and challenges. Stella's story is a rich tapestry of personal growth, unexpected turns, and the rediscovery of what truly matters in life. Marian Keyes deftly weaves humour, poignancy, and an acute understanding of human relationships throughout the narrative, creating a book that is both deeply moving and wonderfully entertaining.

The Woman Who Stole My Life is an engaging tale of transformation and resilience, illustrating how sometimes losing the life you knew can lead to discovering one that is infinitely more fulfilling. Keyes’ masterful storytelling ensures that readers are immersed in Stella’s journey, rooting for her as she navigates through the chaos to find balance and happiness.

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The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes is an entertaining and uplifting tale about Stella Sweeny, who unwittingly begins a journey to find true happiness in unexpected places after a car accident alters her life. The story explores themes of transformation and self-discovery with Keyes' signature humour and warmth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141043104

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 576

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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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