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by Phaedra Patrick
The house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra Patrick.
Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.
When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv's own story forever…
"A feel-good story in which hearts are mended, lives find purpose, and books are the touchstones to finding life's secrets… [a] simply delightful read." —Library Journal (starred review)
"Fans of lively fiction will be instantly drawn into the world Patrick creates with her signature charming, breezy style which is further enlivened with nods to popular literature." —Booklist
"I have consumed this book! What a masterpiece. Intriguing, moving and full of truths about writing and life. I loved it!" —Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
"The Messy Lives of Book People is the perfect book if you need a lift, or to feel better about the world. It's a read-in-one-sitting-while-smiling kind of a story. Just lovely." —Claire Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project
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Phaedra Patrick is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. Her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.
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