The Garnett Girls

Georgina Moore author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:11th Apr '24

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This award-winning debut explores the complexities of family dynamics, love, and secrets. As three sisters navigate their intertwined lives, they confront past mistakes and the weight of expectations.

"The Garnett Girls" is a captivating debut novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, love, and the weight of past mistakes. At the heart of the story is Margo, who, after a tumultuous affair with Richard, finds herself alone and grappling with the consequences of a relationship that shattered her family. As she strives to create a new life for herself, Margo faces the disapproval of her three daughters, each of whom is navigating their own challenges and desires.

The eldest daughter, Rachel, feels the burden of maintaining Sandcove, the family's dilapidated home, while yearning for freedom from her responsibilities. Meanwhile, dreamy Imogen is caught between the excitement of her upcoming wedding and an unexpected connection with a mysterious stranger. The youngest sister, Sacha, harbors a secret that threatens to unravel the fragile bonds of their family, revealing the hidden truths that lie beneath their seemingly perfect lives.

With rich character development and a compelling narrative, "The Garnett Girls" explores whether children can escape the shadows of their parents' choices. The novel has garnered praise for its immersive storytelling and relatable themes, making it a beloved read among audiences. As the sisters confront their past and their intertwined fates, readers are drawn into a world of secrets, love, and the enduring ties that bind families together.

Praise for The Garnett Girls:

‘With Moore’s evocative prose it’s easy to see why The Garnett Girls is being likened to works by commercial fiction queens Penny Vincenzi and Maeve Binchy’ The Observer

‘An absorbing family drama with resonating settings on the Isle of Wight’ Independent

‘This immersive saga probes the traumas that families conceal. It is a novel full of appetite – that readers will down greedily’ Sunday Times

‘Wry humour… a beguiling sense of place… emotional depth’ The Times

‘The Garnett Girls offers romance and glamorous women to those who want an escapist read but also gives complex emotions, heartache and jeopardy to a younger more intellectual readership’ Evening Standard

‘Richly textured, immersive and astute’ Mirror

‘Beautifully crafted’ Sun

‘Giving Big Little Lies energy’ Grazia

‘One of the best debuts this year’ Hello

‘A story full of secrets, the weight of family expectations and the love that binds us together… a brilliantly readable debut’ Fabulous

‘The beautiful Isle of Wight setting only adds to the joy of this immersive family drama My Weekly

‘A glamorous, alcohol-soaked family drama… If you love books about rich, beautiful people behaving badly and you miss the late Penny Vincenzi and Rosamunde Pilcher, then you are going to adore The Garnett Girls’ Red

‘Read this terrific debut for the compelling characters and the gorgeous descriptions’ Good Housekeeping

‘Full of forbidden and thwarted passion, the family story… feels as fresh as a sea breeze’ Best

‘Touching’ Bella

‘Truly one to get lost in’ Heat

‘A touching and compelling read’ Woman & Home

‘Compelling, lyrical and gorgeously crafted… an utterly transportive debut’ Glamour

ISBN: 9780008506377

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 300g

336 pages