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The Beginning of Everything

By: Jackie Fraser
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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Publisher's summary

Beautiful, heartbreaking, often very funny and entirely unforgettable, The Beginning of Everything is an irresistible novel from the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Second Chances.

For fans of The Keeper of Stories, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes and A Thousand Roads Home, The Beginning of Everything is the story of Jess and Gethin, whose paths cross in the most unexpected way. Jess is running, leaving all she knows and everyone she loves behind her, with just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack. She’s escaping from the pain and trauma of a bad relationship with a bad man, gone very badly wrong. Gethin’s kindness and care takes her breath away. They become friends. But with so much hurt in her past, can Jess learn to love and live again?

©2023 Jackie Fraser. Author All rights reserved. (P)2023 Ulverscroft Publishing UK Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Critic reviews

'Raw, real and highly relatable, The Beginning of Everything is a keen observation on humanity and the tenuous nature of modern life. Jess and Gethin's gentle, layered friendship is at the wonderful heart of a warm, witty story about courage, kindness and love in all its forms. Uplifting, engaging and extraordinarily insightful!' JULIETTA HENDERSON

‘A gorgeous, grown-up romance, packed with relatable characters and written with Jackie’s hallmark warmth, wit and wisdom.’ IONA GREY

'Equal parts hilarious and sobworthy, it's a poignant tale of what it means to rebuild after losing everything.' JESSICA RYN

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