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Discover the seriously funny, stunningly written novel about one woman's attempts to put her past behind her, from the author of 2023 No. 1 bestseller AGAIN RACHEL'A brilliant, unusual, brave book . Confirms Keyes's place as one of our finest writers' JOJO MOYES_________Meet Helen Walsh.Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen doesn't believe in love, fear or hot drinks.But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark, glamorous world of her dodgy ex, Jay Parker, she is drawn away from Artie Devlin, her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend.This isn't good news for Helen.For Jay's fame-hungry world is one of smoke and mirrors, and Helen is no longer sure what she's doing, or quite why she's doing it...To save herself from the brink, she'll have to start believing in something - and fast.But will it be fear? Or love?Love the Walsh sisters? Don't miss out on the eagerly awaited sequel to Rachel's Holiday: AGAIN, RACHEL . . ._________'Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius' Daily Mail'Gut-bustingly funny' Independent on SundayFAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES'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 SundayRead More

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    The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes sees the return of the beloved Walsh sisters in this utterly compelling moving and very very funny novel. 'The Shovel List: a list of all the people and things I hate so much that I want to hit them in the face with a shovel.' Courageous vulnerable and wasp-tongued Helen Walsh doesn't believe in fear - it's just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good jobs. And yet she's sinking. Her work as a private investigator has dried up her flat has been repossessed and some old demons have resurfaced. Hired to track down boy-band member Wayne Diffney - vanished from his house in Mercy Close - she encounters hangers on hasbeens and wannabes. Despite playing by her own rules Helen is drawn into a dark and glamorous world where her worst enemy is her own head and where the only person she feels connected to is Wayne a man she's never even met. Praise for Marian Keyes: "Hilarious painfully realistic...Your heart wrenches. Combines depth drama and whip-smart comedy". ("Stylist"). "Keyes' satirical eye remains as sharp as ever". ("Daily Mail"). "Clever hilarious poignant". ("Sunday Times").Marian Keyes' international bestselling novels include "Rachel's Holiday" "Last Chance Saloon" "Sushi for Beginners" "Angels" "The Other Side of the Story" "Anybody Out There" "This Charming Man" and "The Brightest Star in the Sky". Two collections of her journalism "Under the Duvet" and "Further Under the Duvet" are also available from Penguin.

  • Blackwell

    Helen Walsh doesn't believe in fear - it's just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good jobs - and yet she's sinking. Her work as a Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been re-possessed and now some old demons have...

  • 0141043091
  • 9780141043098
  • Marian Keyes
  • 11 April 2013
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 624
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