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The Beginning of Everything

An irresistible novel of resilience, hope and unexpected friendships
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The Beginning of Everything by Jackie Fraser is a captivating romance about unexpected twists and the potency of new beginnings. Centred around a character whose life has been turned upside down, it explores their journey through change, self-discovery, and the unanticipated paths to love. This story skilfully balances emotional depth with the promise of hope and renewal.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this heartwarming romance if you appreciate stories filled with emotional depth, charming characters, and a genuine exploration of life's unexpected turns. This book may appeal to you if you love stories that focus on personal growth, connections, and the idea of new beginnings, all wrapped in a captivating narrative. With its engaging prose and relatable themes, it offers a delightful escape into a world where every end leads to a new start.

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The Beginning of Everything

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Beautiful, heartbreaking, often very funny and entirely unforgettable, The Beginning of Everything is the irresistible new novel from the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Second Chances.

'Raw, real and highly relatable, The Beginning of Everything is a keen observation on humanity and the tenuous nature of modern life. Jess and Gethin's gentle, layered friendship is at the wonderful heart of a warm, witty story about courage, kindness, and love in all its forms. Uplifting, engaging and extraordinarily insightful!' JULIETTA HENDERSON

'Equal parts hilarious and sobworthy, it's a poignant tale of what it means to rebuild after losing everything' JESSICA RYN

'Hugely enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE

For fans of The Keeper of Stories, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes and A Thousand Roads Home, The Beginning of Everything is the story of Jess and Gethin, whose paths cross in the most unexpected way. Jess is running, leaving all she knows and everyone she loves behind her, with just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack. She’s escaping from the pain and trauma of a bad relationship with a bad man, gone very badly wrong. Gethin’s kindness and care take her breath away. They become friends. But with so much hurt in her past, can Jess learn to love and live again?

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The Beginning of Everything by Jackie Fraser is widely praised as a heartwarming romance featuring relatable characters. Reviewers appreciate its themes of second chances, friendship, and trust. The narrative is described as moving and uplifting, with moments that evoke both laughter and tears, offering an immersive reading experience that resonates with romantics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398518971

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Jackie Fraser is a freelance editor and writer. She's worked for AA Publishing, Watkins, the Good Food Guide, and various self-published writers of fiction, travel and food guides, recipe books and self-help books since 2012. Prior to that, she worked as an editor of food and accommodation guides for the AA, including the B&B Guide, Restaurant Guide, and Pub Guide for nearly twenty years, eventually running the Lifestyle Guides department.   She's interested in all kind of things, particularly history, (and prehistory) art, food, popular culture and music. She reads a lot, (no, really) in multiple genres, and is fascinated by the Bronze Age. She likes vintage clothes, antique fairs, and photography. She used to be a bit of a goth. She likes cats.  

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