{"product_id":"seven-days-of-us-9780349415611","title":"Seven Days of Us","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe funny, sharply observed and life-affirming Radio 2 Book Club pick.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Hilarious and touching'' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAILY MAIL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Warm, humane, funny and sad . . . Absolute pleasure reading'' \u003cb\u003eMARIAN KEYES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Keenly observed and utterly believeable'' \u003cb\u003ePANDORA SYKES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Hilariously funny'' \u003cb\u003eROSAMUND LUPTON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt''s the holidays, and the Birch family is gathering for the first time in years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlivia, the eldest daughter, has returned from treating an epidemic abroad and must go into quarantine for seven days. Her mother has decided it''s the perfect opportunity to spend some ''special time'' together. Her youngest sister wholeheartedly disagrees. Her father isn''t allowed an opinion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen no one can leave the house and no one can enter, quaratine for the Birches feels like an eternity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspecially when they''re all harbouring secrets. One of which is about to come knocking at their door...\u003cbr\u003e__________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003c\/i\u003eAbsorbing, insightful and immensely enjoyable'' LAURA BARNETT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003c\/i\u003eOne of the best family dramas you''ll ever read'' \u003ci\u003eBEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I LOVED [it]\u003ci\u003e . . .\u003c\/i\u003e has all the makings of your classic rom-com, with characters that are both remarkable yet wonderfully relatable'' THE UNMUMSY MUM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Sharply observed by Hornak''s satirical eye'' \u003ci\u003eGLAMOUR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''One of the best books of the year'' \u003ci\u003eHELLO!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Expertly captures the joys and the tensions of spending any time with those who know you best. It thoroughly deserves to be this year''s big Christmas hit'' \u003ci\u003eTHE I\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best books of the year * Hello! *\u003cbr\u003eLOVED it! Warm and humane, funny and sad, with a great, twisty plot, \u003ci\u003eSeven Days of Us\u003c\/i\u003e is absolute pleasure reading from beginning to end. Francesca Hornak is a true talent. Just gorgeous! -- Marian Keyes\u003cbr\u003eI loved this comic drama . . . the plot is genius . . . and the results are hilarious and touching * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eRead it if you like Marian Keyes' \u003ci\u003eRachel's Holiday... \u003c\/i\u003eit's one of the best family dramas you'll ever read * Best *\u003cbr\u003eSharply observed by Hornak's satirical eye, this has 'Working Title film deal' written all over it * Glamour *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Days of Us\u003c\/i\u003e expertly captures the joys and the tensions of spending any time with those who know you best. It thoroughly deserves to be this year's big Christmas hit * The i *\u003cbr\u003eAbsorbing, insightful and immensely enjoyable -- Laura Barnett, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Versions of Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompassionate, witty and wise -- Saskia Sarginson, bestelling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Twins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTouching, funny, emotionally intelligent, Seven Days of Us is pure pleasure from beginning to end. It's stylishly written and totally engrossing. I really, really loved it -- Adele Geras\u003cbr\u003eIt's a cliché to say this book is a rollercoaster but the sun came up and the sun went down, people cried for help, and the bath overflowed, and I couldn't move, captivated by this extraordinary page-turner. The plot is compulsive and doesn't let up till the very last chapter. It has more twists and turns than Hampton Court Maze and yet Francesca Hornak guides one through it all with a confident hand until one puts it down, exhausted but exhilarated by such a rollicking good read. Terrific -- Virginia Ironside\u003cbr\u003eAn engrossing and funny study of a middle-class British family in crisis\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e I loved it! -- Keith Stuart, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Boy Made of Blocks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWitty and deeply heartfelt -- Bestselling author Emily Griffin\u003cbr\u003eHornak's first novel is a farcical gem, perfect for fans of Matthew Norman and Emma Straub. Alternately tender and razor-sharp, \u003ci\u003eSeven Days of Us \u003c\/i\u003ewill resonate with anyone who regresses the minute they step inside their childhood home * Booklist starred review *\u003cbr\u003eA superb drama - smart and touching * Sunday Mirror *\u003cbr\u003eAn emotional but ultimately uplifting holiday story * Kirkus Review *\u003cbr\u003eA humorous and heartwarming page-turner * Belfast Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is heartwarming and gloriously funny, anyone who spends the Christmas period with their family will be able to relate hugely to this novel. Thank god it's happening to the characters and not to you! * Doncaster Free Press *\u003cbr\u003eIf you are struggling with self-isolation in the family home, then this is the novel for you -- Abbie Greaves, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silent Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its wry observations on class, family, and veddy-British traditions, Francesca Hornak's absorbing debut sparkles with glints of Nancy Mitford and Julian Fellowes","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733669130583,"sku":"9780349415611","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349415611.jpg?v=1720001129","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/seven-days-of-us-9780349415611","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}