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A Family Reunion

Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
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A Family Reunion by Patricia Scanlan is a gripping exploration of familial dynamics and long-hidden secrets. The story centres around Alice, the family matriarch, who is celebrating her 85th birthday. As she reflects on her life and the choices made, her children and grandchildren grapple with their own personal struggles and aspirations, leading to revelations that challenge their relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales about family secrets, dynamic relationships, and the complexities of reconciliation. Set against a backdrop of strong emotional connections, the story weaves through generational tensions, capturing the essence of love and understanding within a family trying to mend old rifts.

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A Family Reunion

The brilliant new novel from the beloved Sunday Times-bestselling author of Orange Blossom Days

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Previously published as The Liberation of Brigid Dunne

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

One explosive family reunion. A lifetime of secrets revealed.

Spanning generations and covering seismic shifts in the lives of women, A Family Reunion is a compelling, thought-provoking, important and highly emotional novel from a trailblazing author in women's fiction.

Praise for A Family Reunion:

'Bestselling writer Patricia Scanlan returns with a dramatic novel that tracks four feisty women as they prepare to meet up for a family reunion... Dramatic and twisty, this novel is a riveting read' OK!

'A must-read' Bella

'Explosive' Best

Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women’s fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international bestsellers, most recently With All My Love, A Time for Friends and Orange Blossom Days. She writes multi-generational family dramas with compassion and authenticity, and a hint of comforting escapism.

‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you MUST try Patricia Scanlan' Woman & Home

'Utterly magical and wonderful... warmth and compassion shine through' MARIAN KEYES

'Like being enfolded in a hug from the great writer herself: warm, comforting and full of love' CATHY KELLY

'There can be little doubt that Patricia Scanlan is the prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction' Sunday Times

'There is a heartbreaking authenticity in her observations' Irish Times

'The ultimate comfort read' Glamour

‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love Patricia Scanlan’ Mirror

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A Family Reunion by Patricia Scanlan has been described as a dramatic and twisty novel that offers a riveting reading experience. It tracks the experiences of four vibrant women preparing for a family gathering. Reviewers have highlighted it as a must-read and noted its explosive elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398501065

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Patricia Scanlan lives in Dublin. Her books, all number one bestsellers, have sold worldwide and been translated into many languages. Find out more by visiting Patricia’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PatriciaScanlanAuthor.  

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