Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Beth Morrey was inspired to write her debut novel, Saving Missy, while pushing a pram around her local park during maternity leave. Getting to know the community of dog owners, joggers, neighbours and families, she began to sow the seeds of a novel about a woman saved by the people around her, strangers who became friends.
Previously Creative Director at RDF Television, Beth now writes full time. She was previously shortlisted for the Grazia-Orange First Chapter award, and had her work published in the Cambridge and Oxford May Anthologies while at university.
Beth lives in London with her husband, two sons and a dog named Polly.
<p>‘<strong>Bittersweet, tender, thoughtful and uplifting</strong>. Reminds you that everyone deserves a second chance. <strong>I loved it</strong>’ Nina Stibbe, <em>Reasons to be Cheerful</em></p>
<p>‘A <strong>touching, deftly written debut</strong> that celebrates community and kindness’ <em>Sunday Times</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>A thought-provoking, uplifting read that is far from predictable</strong>’ <em>The Independent</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Tender, funny and thoughtful</strong>… wholeheartedly celebrates second chances and the power of friendship’ <em>Daily Express</em></p>
<p>‘Moving and optimistic… <strong>will delight readers right up to the very last page</strong>’ <em>Stylist</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>A beautiful story</strong> about love, loss, guilt and the power of friendship’ Jill Mansell, <em>Maybe This Time</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>The most beautiful and moving book I’ve read in a long time</strong>’ Emma Flint, <em>Little Deaths</em></p>
<p>‘A story of friendship and having a second chance at life – <strong>one to savour</strong>’ <em>Woman & Home</em></p>
<p>‘[A] glorious debut… <strong>simply stunning</strong>’ <em>Woman’s Weekly</em></p>
<p>‘A <strong>generous-hearted</strong> story showing the transformative power of friendship and community… <strong>fabulously enjoyable</strong>’ Sarah Haywood, <em>The Cactus</em></p>
<p>‘A heartwarming tale of sacrifice, courage and reward – <strong>a hymn to the power of basic human kindness</strong>’ Rosie Walsh, <em>The Man Who Didn’t Call</em></p>
<p>‘A <strong>soulful, refreshing and tender</strong> book, written with grace, humour and empathy’ Stephanie Butland, <em>Lost for Words</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Moving but not sentimental</strong>… [a character] as complex, frustrating, vulnerable and surprising as any I’ve met in print’ Eleanor Wasserberg, <em>Foxlowe</em></p>
<p>‘A truly uplifting ‘coming-of-old novel with a subtle twist’ <em>Saga</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>A heartfelt reminder of the affirmative joy of being kind to others, and to yourself</strong>’ Piers Torday, <em>The Lost Magician</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Exquisitely written and uplifting</strong>… A book to hold close when you’ve finished’ Katy Regan, <em>Little Big Love</em></p>
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Beth Morrey was inspired to write her debut novel, Saving Missy, while pushing a pram around her local park during maternity leave. Getting to know the community of dog owners, joggers, neighbours and families, she began to sow the seeds of a novel about a woman saved by the people around her, strangers who became friends.
Previously Creative Director at RDF Television, Beth now writes full time. She was previously shortlisted for the Grazia-Orange First Chapter award, and had her work published in the Cambridge and Oxford May Anthologies while at university.
Beth lives in London with her husband, two sons and a dog named Polly.