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The Party Crasher
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You might enjoy this book if you find humour in unexpected family tensions and love stories that blossom amidst chaos. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a light-hearted and witty exploration of family dynamics, personal growth, and second chances, all punctuated with delightful moments of comedic misadventures.
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Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with an irresistible new standalone about family love, family tensions and what you might hear if they didn't know you were in the room . . .
Effie's still not over her parents splitting up a year ago and her dad and his new girlfriend are posting photos everywhere (with the hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties). Now they're selling the beloved family home and holding a 'house-cooling' party, but Effie hasn't been invited.
Then she remembers her precious Russian dolls, safely tucked away up a chimney, and has no choice but to go back for them. She'll just creep in, grab the dolls and leave. No one will know she was ever there.
But Effie can't find the dolls. And as she secretly clambers around dusty attics, hides under tables and tries (and fails) to avoid bumping into her ex-boyfriend, she discovers unexpected truths about her family - and even about herself.
With time running out, Effie starts to wonder if the only way to find out what's really going on with her family is to simply crash the party...
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ISBN: 9781529176889
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 242g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Sophie Kinsella was an internationally bestselling writer. She was the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular Shopaholic series. She also wrote seven bestselling novels as Madeleine Wickham and several books for children. Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk
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