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The unforgettable new novel from the author of So Thrilled For You - the novel you'll want to discuss with everyone!
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Sometimes things happen in our lives after which we are quite altered. Seven years ago that moment happened to me. I've grieved. I've raged. I've rebuilt myself. I know I can never be the same person again. And I've waited seven years to ensure they won't...
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Sometimes things happen in our lives after which we are quite altered.
Seven years ago that moment happened to me.
I've grieved. I've raged. I've rebuilt myself. I know I can never be the same person again. And I've waited seven years to ensure they won't be either ...
I'll Count to Seven is as darkly funny as it is shocking, gripping and moving. It is a novel of revenge, motherhood, female identity and double standards, from the acclaimed author of So Thrilled For You, picked as a Book of the Year 2025 by retailers and reviewers.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399754361
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2027
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Illustration: N/A
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Holly started her writing career as a journalist, then spent six years working as an editor, a relationship advisor, and 'agony aunt' for a youth charity. Inspired by what she saw, she started writing teen fiction, including the best-selling, award-winning 'Spinster Club' series which helps educate teenagers about feminism. At thirty, Holly wrote her first adult novel, examining the pressures on women. Holly has a keen interest in women's rights and is an advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health problems. She's helped create online apps that teach young people about sexual consent and is an ambassador for Women's Aid.
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