Something in Common
A heart-warming, emotional story of female friendship
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-4447-4354-8 (ISBN)
Description
A life-affirming, poignant story of two women with nothing in common except their friendship - from Number One bestselling author Roisin Meaney.
Perfect for readers of Cathy Kelly and Sheila O'Flanagan.
The friendship starts with a letter . . . from aspiring writer Sarah to blunt but witty journalist Helen, complaining about Helen's most recent book review. And there begins a correspondence that blossoms into a friendship which spans over two decades.
As the years pass, the women exchange details of loves lost and found, of family joys and upheavals. Sarah's letters filled with thoughts on her outwardly perfect marriage and her aching desire for children, and Helen's on the struggle of raising her young daughter alone.
But little do they realise that their story began long before Sarah penned that first letter - on one unforgettable afternoon when Sarah changed the course of Helen's life forever.
This is the story of Helen and Sarah, and the friendship that was part of their destiny.
Perfect for readers of Cathy Kelly and Sheila O'Flanagan.
The friendship starts with a letter . . . from aspiring writer Sarah to blunt but witty journalist Helen, complaining about Helen's most recent book review. And there begins a correspondence that blossoms into a friendship which spans over two decades.
As the years pass, the women exchange details of loves lost and found, of family joys and upheavals. Sarah's letters filled with thoughts on her outwardly perfect marriage and her aching desire for children, and Helen's on the struggle of raising her young daughter alone.
But little do they realise that their story began long before Sarah penned that first letter - on one unforgettable afternoon when Sarah changed the course of Helen's life forever.
This is the story of Helen and Sarah, and the friendship that was part of their destiny.
Reviews / Votes
A lovely and absorbing book by a novelist who has a gift for conveying the charm of the ordinary (Something in Common) * Irish Independent * Praise for Roisin Meaney * : * 'A book to bring some sunshine into your life' * Woman's Way * 'If you like Maeve Binchy, this will be a treat' * Stellar magazine * 'This is a feelgood book you won't be able to put down' * Irish Independent * 'This book is like chatting with a friend over a cup of tea - full of gossip and speculation, and all the things that make life interesting.' * The Irish Mail on Sunday * 'A warm, engaging read' * Woman's Way * Meaney weaves wonderful, feelgood tales of a consistently high standard. And that standard rises with each book she writes. * Irish Examiner * 'Highly engaging and heartwarming (...) I truly adored the book and devoured it within a few short hours.' * Melissa Hill * A heart-warming story . . . that readers are bound to devour * Irish Independent *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Castleknock
Ireland
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
324 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-4354-8 (9781444743548)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2013
Hachette Books Ireland
€4.49
Available for download
Person
Roisin Meaney was born in Listowel, Co Kerry, She has lived in the US, Canada, Africa and Europe but is now based in Clare, Ireland.
This Number One bestselling author is a consistent presence on the Irish bestseller list and she is the author of twenty novels including Life Before Us, It's That Time of Year and The Restaurant.
She has also written books for children.
Connect with Roisin Meaney on @roisinmeaney or at www.roisinmeaney.com
This Number One bestselling author is a consistent presence on the Irish bestseller list and she is the author of twenty novels including Life Before Us, It's That Time of Year and The Restaurant.
She has also written books for children.
Connect with Roisin Meaney on @roisinmeaney or at www.roisinmeaney.com