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Five Wakes and a Wedding

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In Five Wakes and a Wedding by Karen Ross, a charming romantic comedy unfolds at a quirky funeral parlour. When Nina Sherwood, a professional mourner, juggles between the wakes, she navigates through unexpected connections and emotions, leading to humour and unexpected love. The book elegantly mixes heartfelt moments with laughter as she discovers more about herself and those around her.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy romantic comedies with a touch of emotional depth and a quirky storyline. Delve into a world filled with humour, unexpected twists, and heartwarming moments, making it a delightful read for anyone who loves a fun and engaging romance.

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Five Wakes and a Wedding

Undertaker Nina Sherwood is full of good advice. For example, never wear lip gloss when you’re scattering ashes.

Romantic comedy noir to make you laugh and cry

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Undertaker Nina Sherwood is full of good advice. For example, never wear lip gloss when you’re scattering ashes.

Nina is your average 30-year-old with a steady job, a nice home – and dead bodies in her basement. As an undertaker, she often prefers the company of the dead to the living – they’re obliging, good listeners and take secrets to the grave.

Nina is on a one-woman mission to persuade her peers that passing on is just another part of life. But the residents of Primrose Hill are adamant that a funeral parlour is the last thing they need… and they will stop at nothing to close down her dearly beloved shop.

When Nina’s ‘big break’ funeral turns out to be a prank, it seems like it’s the final nail in the coffin for her new business. That is, until a (tall, dark and) mysterious investor shows up out of the blue, and she decides to take a leap of faith.

Because, after all, it’s her funeral…

The perfect antidote to all those books about weddings, Five Wakes and a Wedding will make you laugh until you cry. It's perfect for fans of Zara Stoneley’s Bridesmaids, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The Good Place.

What readers are saying about Five Wakes and a Wedding:

‘Uplifting with a smile’

‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading it…a fun chick-lit with a completely different and unique premise.’

‘This book intrigued me so much! The writing style was spot on and I really loved the pace, language, relatability and relationships throughout the book.’

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Five Wakes and a Wedding is praised for its uplifting nature and unique premise. Reviewers found it fun and enjoyable with a writing style that stood out, appreciating the book's pace, language, and relatable relationships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008354367

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Karen Ross is a former journalist, broadcaster and advertising copywriter who continues to run her own successful marketing consultancy in the absence of a job offer to manage Tottenham Hotspur. She lives in Primrose Hill, where she and her dog, Scrabble, are among the least famous residents.

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