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THE BOOK THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . . THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Again, Rachel is fabulous. Beautifully written, pure 5-star Keyes – clever, lively, funny, compelling’ NINA STIBBE
‘Funny, heartbreaking, achingly real – Keyes has dones it again. Gorgeous. I absolutely loved it’ JANE FALLON
‘Beautifully written, funny, heart-breaking and always wise. A proper treat’ DAILY MAIL
‘An entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary tale’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘No other author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘Marian’s mastery of story and character is as impressive as ever’ HEAT ‘BOOK OF THE YEAR’

***CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022***
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION
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Back in the long ago nineties, Rachel Walsh was a mess.

But a spell in rehab transformed everything. Life became very good, very quickly. These days, Rachel has love, family, a great job as an addiction counsellor, she even gardens. Her only bad habit is a fondness for expensive trainers.

But with the sudden reappearance of a man she’d once loved, her life wobbles.

She’d thought she was settled. Fixed forever. Is she about to discover that no matter what our age, everything can change?

Is it time to think again, Rachel?
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‘It will break your heart and nourish your soul . . . Her finest novel yet’ NIGELLA LAWSON

‘A sequel worth the wait . . This garrulous, fast-paced read offers the joy of a reunion with not just Rachel, but the rambunctious Walsh clan. An entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary tale’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘Funny, heart-breaking and so wise’ DAILY MAIL

‘Utterly brilliant, wise and funny. So fabulous. I adore it’ CATHY KELLY

‘Wow! It’s excellent and it’s everything. Funny, gorgeous, exquisite’ DAISY BUCHANAN

‘A smashing sequel. Keyes delivers punchy home truths with wit and charm’ TELEGRAPH

‘Like slipping into a warm, bubbly bath’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE RACHEL’S HOLIDAY

‘Marian’s writing is the truth. With big laughs’ Dawn French
‘A giant of Irish writing’ Naoise Dolan
‘Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are’ Louise O’Neill
‘Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way’ Cathy Rentzenbrink
‘One of the most honest writers writing today’ Pandora Sykes
‘Compassionate, tender, incisive writing’ Lucy Foley
‘Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul’ Nigella Lawson
‘Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius’ Sali Hughes
‘Irresistible, profound. Keyes’s comic gift is always evident’ Independent
‘Joyful. Keyes’ clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself’ C.L. Taylor
‘A born storyteller’ Independent on Sunday

Publisher Review

Praise for Marian Keyes -- : Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all -- Jojo Moyes A novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff -- Elizabeth Day * Mail on Sunday * Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! -- Graham Norton Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too * Guardian * There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more -- Liane Moriarty Charming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking -- Nina Stibbe Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy * Stylist * Funny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels * Red * Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching -- Nigella Lawson Marian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent -- Liz Nugent