A story of falling out of love from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Award, for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton Mara becomes an ''heiress'' overnight after her father''s death. She wants to buy a flat to escape the awful London rental market and her equally awful childhood-friend-turned-housemate, Lewis (who refuses to wash up cutlery because it makes him feel weird ). And she wants her boyfriend, Tom, to move into the new flat with her. Slightly more difficult now that he has decided to leave London - and Mara. As Mara and Tom navigate their break-up/non-break-up, Mara becomes fixated on the perfect couple living in the flat above her. While her best friend accuses her of being self-involved and her already overfamiliar boss keeps getting her drunker and drunker, the Happy Couple become a symbol for everything Mara and Tom could have been - but, crucially, are not.

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Silvia Saunders

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A story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton**'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of "home"' Pandora Sykes**

'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' The Times

'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' Red

'Heart-warmingly relatable' Cosmopolitan

'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' Niamh Hargan

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MOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE.

Mara's first year in London hasn't gone to plan. A hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, Tom, weren't on her vision board.

So when the chance to find her own place arises, Mara is hopeful. She's desperate for somewhere to start her 'real life' - with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and Tom.

But between noisy new neighbours and Tom pushing her away, Mara is about to discover that things aren't going to be quite so easy to fix.

Shortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize

Readers are already falling in love with Homesick ...

'A beautifully crafted story ... filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up'

'I couldn't have loved this more ... It's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence ... I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot'

'What I appreciate about Homesick is the exploration of everyday issues ... Mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey'

'This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery ... With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read'

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A story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton