The moving and lifeaffirming bestseller perfect for anyone who loves unforgettable storiesLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMENS PRIZE FOR FICTION AND A RICHARD amp JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKI absolutely loved Because of You Fantastic passionate compassionate so much wisdom a lot of humour very real and credible BERNARDINE EVARISTO Booker Prizewinning author of Girl Woman OtherGorgeous wise and full of love MARIAN KEYESTicktock ticktock ticktock midnightAs the old millennium turns into the new two very different women give birth to two very similar daughtersHope leaves with a beautiful baby girlAnna leaves with empty armsSeventeen years later the truth of that night starts rolling terrible and deep toward them allA reckoning is coming Lives will collideAnd motherlove will be tested Because Of You is Dawn Frenchs stunning new novel told with her signature humour warmth and so much loveAn extraordinary book sad heartening gripping and reassuringly human JO BRANDThe final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart Because of You is a story to cherish Sunday TimesFrench manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart heartwrenchingly page by page A true writing talent My WeeklyDawn French is a wonderful writer Daily MailMoving Frenchs best yet Good HousekeepingDawn tackles the big ones love death grief childhood motherhood parenthood head on GuardianRichard and Judy Book Club Pick Spring 2021
