One-hit Wonder: 'A compelling story packed with intriguing characters' THE TIMES

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2001
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Bee Bearhorn had a number-one hit single in 1985 and was never heard of again. Fifteen years later she is found dead in her flat and nobody seems to care But Ana Wills always day-dreamed about the exotic half-sister she hasn't seen in years. And when she comes to London to clear Bee's flat, she uncovers a life more exotic than she imagined: a secret country cottage, mysterious weekends away, and even a missing cat. With Bee's closest friends mad Lol and strong, silent Flint Ana sets out to discover exactly what did happen to Bee Bearhorn, the one-hit wonder

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Bee Bearhorn had a number-one hit single in 1985 and was never heard of again. Fifteen years later she is found dead in her flat and nobody seems to care But Ana Wills always day-dreamed about the exotic half-sister she hasn't seen in years. And when she comes to London to clear Bee's flat, she uncovers a life more exotic than she imagined: a secret country cottage, mysterious weekends away, and even a missing cat. With Bee's closest friends mad Lol and strong, silent Flint Ana sets out to discover exactly what did happen to Bee Bearhorn, the one-hit wonder

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: paperback / softback
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 27 Sep 2001
ISBN 10: 0140295968
ISBN 13: 9780140295962

Media Reviews

Sophisticated . . . Jewell can't help but tell a compelling story packed with intriguing characters * The Times *
Tackles serious issues with humour - proving that chick-lit can be intelligent, interesting and huge fun * Sunday Express *
Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph * Hello *
Inventive and moving . . . a story with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy * Sunday Times *
Top marks. Fantastic * Heat *
A perceptive, tears-trickling-down-the-side-of-your-nose-on-the-bus brilliant read * Company *
Moving and intelligent * Independent *
A poignant tale of life, love and loss * Mirror *
Traditional, light-hearted romantic fiction at its best * Literary Review *
Poignant and humorous * Now *
A buoyant tale that will have you laughing and crying from start to finish * Woman's Journal *
The twists and turns in the plot will leave you dizzy * New Woman *
The story is original and the suspense is skilfully built. An infuriatingly enjoyable feel-good read * The List *
An engaging and original plot * New Statesman *

Author Bio

Lisa Jewell is in her thirties and was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and their baby girl Amelie Mae. She worked as a secretary before redundancy, a bet and a book deal took her away from all that. She is the author of four huge bestsellers: Ralph's Party, Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Friend of the Family and most recently Vince & Joy.