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A dazzling and sweeping new novel from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Emily Henry!
When Margaret Ives, the famously reclusive heiress, invites eternal optimist Alice Scott to the balmy Little Crescent Island, Alice knows this is it- her big break. And even more rare- a chance to impress her family with a Serious Publication.
The catch? Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud, Hayden Anderson, is sure of the same thing.
The proposal? A one-month trial period to unearth the truth behind one of the most scandalous families of the 20th Century, after which she’ll choose who’ll tell her story.
The problem? Margaret is only giving each of them tantalising pieces. Pieces they can’t put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they’re in the same room.
And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story – just like the tale Margaret’s spinning – could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad … depending on who’s telling it.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Imprint: Viking Penguin
Publication date: 23/04/2025
Great Big Beautiful Life
by Emily Henry
Review by Lou
Emily Henry brings us a deeply emotional tale of mystery, resentment and heartbreak that's centred around love. This story follows Alice and Heydon, two journalists competing for the job of their dreams: documenting the disappearance of famous Hollywood heiress Margaret Ives. She gives them both a month of her time to learn about her history and pitch their work before she decides which of them will write her biography. A family of tremendous power and copious amounts of money has countless secrets the world isn't ready to see.
I couldn't put this book down! The mystery of Margaret Ives alongside the love story between our protagonists provides a gripping story I needed to learn everything about. So much tragedy, so much anguish, so much romance. Another win for Emily Henry, this one may be my favourite yet.
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