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Delicately observedSunday Times
Laugh-out-loud funny and searingly poignantTaylor Jenkins Reid, authorofDaisy Jones and the Six
One of PopSugars Buzzy Books to Read This Spring
A sweet and charming novel, perfect for fans of Jackie O and Rowley's first novel,Lily and the Octopus, alikePopSugar
_____________________________________________________________ After years of struggling as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally gets his big break when his novel sells to an editor at a major publishing house:none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie, or Mrs. Onassis as she's known in the office, loves James's candidly autobiographical novel, about his own dysfunctional family. As Jackie and James develop an unexpected friendship, she pushes him to write an authentic ending, encouraging him to confront the truth about his relationship with his mother. But when a long-held family secret is revealed, he realises his editor may have had a larger plan that goes beyond the page…
____________________________________________________________ Find out why readers have fallen in love withThe Editor: What an excellent read this is!Beautifully written, with a sad yet poignantly beautiful ending Gillian F Idevoured in just a couple of sittings, only breaking for sleep and work! Kath B Ilovedit – I couldn't wait to find out what happened next Katrina P What a clever,gorgeously writtenstory! Kate H With adelightfully quirkystoryline, great characterisation, wonderful wry humour and warmth, this book is anintriguing, thoughtfulread. I loved it! Joy L A beautiful book, full of characters to appreciate and care for Lucy W I absolutely loved this novel –funny, moving, interestingand always entertaining! Yvonne C Made me laugh,made me thinkand then ultimately made me cry!
Net A I laughed so muchthroughout this book; its beautiful and heartwarming Michelle H Bittersweet andcharming! Siobhan D