The Barbecue at No.9
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Publishing:12th Feb '26
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 12th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS . . .
Set over 12 hours in 1985 the residents of Delmont Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live Aid. A day that will end having touched the lives of millions and changed the lives of all in Delmont Close.
Hosted by the Gordon family, Lydia whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith, is determined to put on a show that will impress all. As the neighbours flood in, all the secrets that have been kept locked tight come rushing out.
Rita, a new resident from Australia, harbours a shocking event in her past, Steve a young Falklands veteran battles his own demons, and Hanna, the Gordon's young teenage daughter prepares to flee to hide a shocking truth.
The Barbecue at No.9 explores the nature of family and friendship, who we were and how far we have come. Jennie Godfrey returns to her powerful theme of how we are more united in our humanity than divided by our differences. All written with Godfrey’s signature wit, warmth and bite and, if possible, The Barbecue at No.9 surpasses the power and emotional impact of The List of Suspicious Things.
I absolutely adored it! -- Marian Keyes on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
A heartwarming tale about the power of human connection, written with empathy, warmth and care. To read it is to feel that little bit better about life -- Elizabeth Day on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
A beautiful story of friendship, community and family. Heartwarming -- Zoe Ball on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
What could be more magical than a writer who can flip from hilarity to darkness and back on the same page? ... A voice that is as authentic as it is unforgettable -- Jenny Jackson on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
Endearing characters, nostalgic period details and a warmth that rises from the page make this a must-read -- Good Housekeeping on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
A mystery wrapped up in a story of community and family ... a gorgeous, page-turning book -- iPaper on 'The List of Suspicious Things'
‘Such a fresh and interesting voice. You'll cry and you won't be able to stop reading’ -- MARIAN KEYES on The List of Suspicious Things
ISBN: 9781529155013
Dimensions: 222mm x 138mm x 40mm
Weight: 500g
464 pages