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Queen Bee

The hilarious novel from the author of FAKING FRIENDS
By Jane Fallon
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Queen Bee by Jane Fallon is a witty and engaging novel set in an affluent suburban neighbourhood. The story revolves around a new arrival who finds herself entangled in the community's intricate social dynamics. As she becomes unexpected friends with the glamorous queen bee of the area, secrets and rivalries unfold, leading to humorous and heartfelt revelations about friendship and identity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with wit and intrigue, set in a world of glamorous neighbourhoods and dramatic social dynamics. With its engaging exploration of friendships, secrets, and the unexpected alliances between women, it offers an entertaining and insightful look at the complexities of suburban life.

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The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Faking Friends.

When Laura's marriage falls apart, she needs to find a home for her and her daughter. And quickly.

Welcome to The Close, a beautiful street of mansions, where Laura rents a tiny studio above a garage, and gorgeous Stella is the indisputable Queen Beeβ€”who soon suspects Laura of having designs on her fiancΓ©.

But when Laura unearths the ghastly secret he is hiding, it threatens Stella's perfectly curated world as well as Laura's business and friendships. Unless she can befriend Stella and show her the truth about her soon-to-be husband. But she should know that revenge always comes with a sting in the tail...

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Queen Bee by Jane Fallon is praised for its sharp wit and humour, described as an engaging and hilarious read with a satisfying mix of love-to-loathe characters. Reviewers commend its compelling storytelling, twisty plot, and the author's trademark wit, making it an ideal escapist read. The novel's edgy, unpredictable narrative, coupled with Fallon's trademark satirical style, offers a perfect blend of comedy and drama.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405943345

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 400

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Jane Fallon Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Jane Fallon is the multi-award-winning television producer behind shows such as This Life, Teachers and 20 Things to Do Before You're 30. Her Sunday Times bestselling books - Getting Rid of Matthew, Got You Back, Foursome, The Ugly Sister, Skeletons, Strictly Between Us, My Sweet Revenge, Faking Friends and Tell Me a Secret - have sold over a million copies in the UK

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