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** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER **

''A wonderful storyteller'' Cathy Kelly

''Warm, intelligent and brilliant'' Marian Keyes

''A beautiful book by an exceptional author - lose yourself in her wonderful writing'' Sinead Moriarty

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Happy Birthday, darling girl...

Ever since she can remember, Roisin has received a birthday card in the post. Signed with love from the birth mother she has never met.

Brought up by her adoptive parents, Keeley and Doug, Roisin has wanted for nothing. But on her thirtieth birthday a letter comes that shakes her world.

For Keeley, who''s raised Roisin as her own, the letter reminds her of a secret she''s been holding for thirty years.

And for Nell, keeping watch in the lighthouse, the past is a place she rarely goes. Until a young runaway arrives seeking shelter, and unwraps the gift of hope for them a

Trade Review
A glorious read . . . A wonderfully uplifting novel about women's friendship by a writer who understands exactly how women think -- Cathy Kelly
Hannigan's novel, much like the vivacious author herself, is brimming with hope, joy and inspiration * Sunday Independent *
A moving tale celebrating the bonds between women, Emma Hannigan beautifully captures the difficult and wondrous thing that is loving and learning to let go . . . just a little. An excellent read * Irish Tatler *
Emotional and heartbreaking . . . A fast-paced story with endearingly warm characters - you'll savour this touching tale -- Candis Magazine, Book of the Month
This fast-paced and endearing novel is about friendship between women, accepting yourself and trusting your own judgement * Belfast Telegraph *
Restores our faith in human nature and makes us feel warm inside * Writing Magazine *
This is her best novel yet. Her heart and soul was poured into every word of this story and it just radiates from the pages . . . a wonderful, heartfelt, emotive book * Shaz’s Book Blog *
I didn't just like it, I really LOVED it . . . grab this book, curl up on the couch and prepare to have a few lump in your throat moments too * Celeste Loves Books *

The Perfect Gift A warm uplifting and

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    A Paperback / softback by Emma Hannigan

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 14/07/2016
      ISBN13: 9781472230119, 978-1472230119
      ISBN10: 1472230116

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      Book Synopsis

      ** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER **

      ''A wonderful storyteller'' Cathy Kelly

      ''Warm, intelligent and brilliant'' Marian Keyes

      ''A beautiful book by an exceptional author - lose yourself in her wonderful writing'' Sinead Moriarty

      -----------------------

      Happy Birthday, darling girl...

      Ever since she can remember, Roisin has received a birthday card in the post. Signed with love from the birth mother she has never met.

      Brought up by her adoptive parents, Keeley and Doug, Roisin has wanted for nothing. But on her thirtieth birthday a letter comes that shakes her world.

      For Keeley, who''s raised Roisin as her own, the letter reminds her of a secret she''s been holding for thirty years.

      And for Nell, keeping watch in the lighthouse, the past is a place she rarely goes. Until a young runaway arrives seeking shelter, and unwraps the gift of hope for them a

      Trade Review
      A glorious read . . . A wonderfully uplifting novel about women's friendship by a writer who understands exactly how women think -- Cathy Kelly
      Hannigan's novel, much like the vivacious author herself, is brimming with hope, joy and inspiration * Sunday Independent *
      A moving tale celebrating the bonds between women, Emma Hannigan beautifully captures the difficult and wondrous thing that is loving and learning to let go . . . just a little. An excellent read * Irish Tatler *
      Emotional and heartbreaking . . . A fast-paced story with endearingly warm characters - you'll savour this touching tale -- Candis Magazine, Book of the Month
      This fast-paced and endearing novel is about friendship between women, accepting yourself and trusting your own judgement * Belfast Telegraph *
      Restores our faith in human nature and makes us feel warm inside * Writing Magazine *
      This is her best novel yet. Her heart and soul was poured into every word of this story and it just radiates from the pages . . . a wonderful, heartfelt, emotive book * Shaz’s Book Blog *
      I didn't just like it, I really LOVED it . . . grab this book, curl up on the couch and prepare to have a few lump in your throat moments too * Celeste Loves Books *

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