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Hello from the Gillespies
Get ready for Christmas with this feel-good festive read
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For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled Hello from the Gillespies. It's always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself - she tells the truth...
From the bestselling author of The House of Memories comes a funny and heartfelt novel about miscommunication and mayhem in a family like no other.
McInerney still has that magic touch, delving into the complexities of families with beautiful South Australian backdrops and a sprinkling of Irish charm. — Herald Sun
McInerney has a wonderful skill for weaving warm and funny stories. — Sunday Age
Readers will find themselves constantly chuckling, often laughing out loud but occasionally also moved to tears... fans of McInerney's work know that stories about families are her strength; they will once again be delighted with this entertaining and heart-warming tale. — Good Reads
A must-read author for women's fiction fans around the world. — Huffington Post
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Monica McInerney's Hello from the Gillespies is praised for her exceptional storytelling, particularly in crafting engaging family sagas. Reviewers note her ability to blend humour and charm, as well as the depth with which she develops characters that captivate readers. The novel is recognised for its satisfying blend of family drama, plot twists, and heartfelt themes, making it a compelling read for a wide audience.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143572848
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 August 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 528
About the Author
One of the stars of Australian fiction, Monica McInerney is the author of the internationally bestselling novels A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out, Spin the Bottle, The Alphabet Sisters, Family Baggage, Those Faraday Girls, At Home with the Templetons, Lola's Secret, The House of Memories and a short story collection, All Together Now. Those Faraday Girls was the winner of the General Fiction Book of the Year prize at the 2008 Australian Book Industry Awards. In 2006 Monica was the ambassador for the Australian Government initiative Books Alive, with her novella Odd One Out. Monica grew up in a family of seven children in the Clare Valley of South Australia and has been living between Australia and Ireland for twenty years. She and her Irish husband currently live in Dublin. For further information go to monicamcinerney.com or connect with Monica on Facebook
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