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Oh Dear Silvia
The gloriously heartwarming novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Because of You
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The second brilliant novel from chart-topping author and comedian Dawn French.
Everyone knows the real Silvia, don't they?
Oh Dear Silvia centres on Silvia Shute, who lies in hospital in a coma. Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they?
For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. As her visitors congregate, the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed. Again, and again and again...
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This general fiction novel by Dawn French is celebrated for its keen observations and humour, with The Times noting its ability to evoke laughter on every page. Stylist appreciates its chortle-worthy phrases and sharp insights, while the Daily Mail praises French's witty, wise, and heartfelt writing, recommending it as a highly enjoyable read.
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ISBN: 9780141046358
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 June 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 304g
Pages: 432
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Dawn French has been making people laugh for thirty years. As a writer, comedian and actor, she has appeared in some of this country's most long-running and celebrated shows, including French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, and more recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In. Her first two novels, A Tiny Bit Marvellous and Oh Dear Silvia, are both Number One bestsellers.
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