Author:Trisha Ashley
'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE
‘Trisha at her best.’ CAROLE MATTHEWS
Alice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid step-mother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking – the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers – brings a comforting sense of home.
So it seems natural that when she finally decides to return to Haworth, Alice turns to baking again, taking over a run-down little teashop and working to set up an afternoon tea emporium.
Luckily she soon makes friends – including a Grecian god-like neighbour – who help her both set up home and try to solve the mystery of who she is. There are one or two last twists in the dark fairytale of Alice’s life to come . . . but can she find her happily ever after?
Readers love The Little Teashop of Lost and Found:
***** ‘delightful, charming and pure escapism’
***** ‘intrigue, laughs and compassion . . . a truly lovely novel’
***** ‘full of warm-hearted characters, beautifully settings, delicious cakes and that special touch of magic which makes it stand out as a Trisha Ashley novel’
A smart, elegant and moving novel, all the more impressive for it being Johanna Hedman's debut... The stylish emotional distance of Normal People
—— The TimesSharp, vividly imagined and affecting in a way that both intrigues and captivates
—— Irish TimesFans of Sally Rooney will adore this excellent novel, which has garnered rave reviews
—— The BooksellerDelicate and beguiling... The Trio spans from Berlin to London to Paris as the [characters] continually renegotiate who they each are to each other, questions of ownership and privilege floating in the background of summers which feel both fleeting and endless
—— Esquire
An international success before even being published, The Trio is a novel that stands well above the hype... Elegiac, bittersweet, [with] the golden shimmer of nostalgia, it is a story about big emotions
Mature and confident, delicate and eloquent, a study in intimacy . . . Timeless and universal
Full of verve, nostalgia, longing and the claustrophobic euphoria of being in the world with the people you love, this gorgeous novel whisks you along with it; you have no choice but to gratefully follow
—— Lara Williams, author of 'Supper Club'
Vigorous and vivid, wistful and engaging. Johanna Hedman should definitely expect to win prizes
An acute, eloquent and bittersweet debut... There may be an August Prize nomination!
The ending leaves a stinging sensation [asking] questions of what really becomes important in hindsight, what we remember and how we remember it, and, not least why we become who we are as a consequence of our choices
Stylishly and elegantly composed
How on earth is it possible that Johanna Hedman is a debutant? It feels as if I've seen the future of Swedish writing
An absolutely fantastic debut novel
How on earth is it possible that Johanna Hedman is a debutant? It feels as if I've seen the future of Swedish writing
An absolutely fantastic debut novel
A smart and funny look at the pitfalls of online dating. It provides laugh-out-loud moments . . . I've read all Jane Fallon's books!
—— ADELE PARKS , SUNJane is the absolute master of twisty, contemporary storytelling
—— JENNY COLGANYour writing makes the world a brighter place, [Jane Fallon]. Just Got Real is an absolute joy
—— JOANNA CANNONA deliciously compelling story of romance and revenge. Just Got Real is intelligent, funny, and sharply observed. Be prepared to read in one sitting!
—— LUCY CLARKE'I finally finished this BELTER of a read from Jane Fallon...It is FABULOUS - with such warmth and humour, and the usual dose of the dish that is best served cold. Just Got Real is the perfect summer read.'
—— CLAIRE ALLANA real page turner. I loved this addictive story about love, loss, revenge and friendship. Readers will be rooting for Joni and her friends, but my most favourite character was Tyson, the furious chihuahua! I love Jane's books and this one was such a treat to read
—— ALICE FEENEYA brilliantly spiky read. Loved it
—— Sam Baker, author of The ShiftAnother brilliant tale from best-selling author Jane Fallon
—— Hello!Brilliant
—— BellaPRAISE FOR JANE FALLON
—— - -Another Fallonesque treat. Full of heart, humour and humanity. She's so good at tapping into the best and the worst in us. Fabulous
—— RUTH JONESFunny, insightful, sharp, wicked, brilliant
—— MILLY JOHNSONIntelligent, edgy and witty
—— GlamourWe adore Jane Fallon's novels, and this witty page-turner could be her best yet
—— CloserIngenious. Her eye for detail, compressed emotion and the absurdity that lurks beneath what people say to each other, is unerring. One of our very finest comic novelists
—— Tortoise MediaI LOVE her books. She always delivers a fabaliss read
—— MARIAN KEYESA romcom with attitude
—— Mail on SundayJane Fallon is cool as f***
—— DAWN O'PORTERIngenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling
—— Female FirstThere is not a word wasted. I could not put it down
—— Today UK NewsThe ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight
—— Press AssociationPraise for Liane Moriarty
—— -Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for
—— Jojo MoyesStaggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable
—— Sophie HannahKeeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read
—— Reese WitherspoonMoriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly
—— Sunday ExpressStraight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it
—— Good HousekeepingAs brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive
—— HeatA hell of a good book. Funny and scary
—— Stephen KingRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomeLike drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayPerfect
—— HelloFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— FabulousIt would be easy to compare Straub to other masters of the genre like Meg Wolitzer or Jennifer Egan, but she's already a master in her own right
—— The MillionsEmma Straub is such a funny and brilliant writer and this time-travelling tale is a charming exploration of what it would be like to find yourself younger and surrounded by the people you love when they're still at the height of their power
—— StylistWise and often hilarious
—— BuzzfeedReaders will devour this witty and warmly satisfying novel
—— Publishers WeeklyA precise and observant writer whose supple prose carries the story along without a snag. Straub's characters are a quirky and interesting bunch . . . it's a pleasure spending time with them
—— Starred Review, KirkusDevilishly observed
—— Starred Review, BooklistSprinkled with humour and insight
—— Starred Review, Library JournalStraub is consistently excellent
—— Book Riot