Author:Isabelle Broom
Take a wintery trip to Prague in this utterly heart-warming and uplifting story of love and new beginnings
'One of the most captivating stories I have read this year' 5***** Reader Review
'What a joy of a novel . . . I've not read a book in a while that's made me feel so good inside' 5***** Reader Review
'Evocative, will clutch at your heart. Perfect escapism on a winter evening' Sunday Mirror
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Welcome to a city where wishes are everywhere.
For Megan, a winter escape to Prague with her friend Ollie is a chance to find some inspiration for her upcoming photography exhibition. But she's determined to keep their friendship from becoming anything more. Because if Megan lets Ollie find out about her past, she risks losing everything - and she won't let that happen again . . .
For Hope, the trip is a surprise treat from Charlie, her new partner. But she's struggling to enjoy the beauty of the city when she knows how angry her daughter is back home. And that it's all her fault . . .
For Sophie, the city has always been a magical place. This time she can't stop counting down the moments until her boyfriend Robin joins her. But in historic Prague you can never escape the past . . .
Three different women.
Three intertwining love stories.
One unforgettable, timeless city.
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'The city is evoked in wonderful detail. An unashamedly romantic tale. There is plenty of love, laughter and tragedy to get the pages turning' Sunday Express
'Think love, laughter and tears all shaken up in a Prague snowglobe. Just fab' Fabulous
'A real escapist read' My Weekly
The city is evoked in wonderful detail. An unashamedly romantic tale. There is plenty of love, laughter and tragedy to get the pages turning
—— Sunday ExpressIf you're looking for top-notch romantic fiction, look no further . . . We loved it!
—— CloserWarning: you will shed tears . . . and end up booking a trip!
—— PrimaSet in Prague, this story of heartbreak and self-discovery takes you on a journey, even if you're curled up on the sofa
—— Take a BreakThink love, laughter and tears all shaken up in a Prague snowglobe. Just fab
—— FabulousA real escapist read
—— My WeeklyGorgeous descriptions and heart-stopping storytelling
—— Kate EberlenUtterly magical - moving, funny and deeply romantic, with the snowy spires of Prague a deliciously atmospheric backdrop
—— Lucy RobinsonMoving, funny and deeply romantic, A year and a Day by Isabelle Broom weaves the love stories of three women against the deliciously atmospheric backdrop of the snowy spires of Prague.
—— from the publisher's descriptionThink love, laughter and tears all shaken up in a Prague snowglobe. Just fab.
—— Claire Frost, Fabulous MagazinePraise for Isabelle Broom
—— :Well-written and perfect for a lazy afternoon on the sofa
—— Daily MailGloriously escapist, unashamedly romantic, witty and hugely enjoyable
—— Sunday MirrorThis book takes you on holiday
—— Adele ParksA gorgeous story of heartbreak, forgiveness and self-discovery
—— Giovanna FletcherCombines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance
—— Katie FfordeBrilliantly evocative
—— Paige ToonAnnie Barrows creates a worthy successor to Lee’s beloved Scout Finch….The Truth According to Us has all the characteristics of a great summer read
—— Miami HeraldIt takes a brave author to make the heroine of a new novel an observant and feisty girl...Like Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird...Barrows...has created a believable and touching character in Willa.
—— USA TodaySparkles with folksy depictions of a tight-knit family and life in a small town...Add The Truth According to Us to the stack of repeat-worthy literary pleasures.
—— Seattle TimesA big, juicy family saga with warm humor and tragic twists...lively and engaging.
—— St. Louis Post-DispatchThere is much to recommend this book...a pleasant summer read.
—— Roanoke TimesGood old-fashioned story-telling with a charming cast of characters
—— San Francisco ChronicleThe perfect read. Read it!
—— Elle MagazineEmma Straub is a magician, full of brilliance and surprise
—— Lorrie Moore, author of , BarkA gorgeous and witty storyteller
—— Elizabeth Gilbert, author of , Eat, Pray LoveWitty and big-hearted . . . leaves you smiling for days
—— Maria Semple, author of , Where’d You Go, BernadetteFor those unable to jet off to a Spanish island this summer, reading The Vacationers may be the next-best thing. . . . [A] gorgeously written novel . . . When I turned the last page, I felt as I often do when a vacation is over: grateful for the trip and mourning its end
—— The New York Times Book ReviewDelicious . . . richly riveting . . . The Vacationers offers all the delights of a fluffy, read-it-with-sunglasses-on-the-beach read, made substantial by the exceptional wit, insight, intelligence and talents of its author
—— People (four stars)I loved The Vacationers; funny and poignant and beautifully observed
—— Jojo Moyes, author of , Me Before YouStraub's novel is cast from the same mould as the likes of Liza Klaussmann's Tigers in Red Weather and Maggie Shipstead's Seating Arrangements . . . The Vacationers is a holiday read in every way with a gently witty narrative that slips down as easily as a beachside cocktail
—— IndependentEmma Straub is a gorgeous and witty storyteller
—— Elizabeth GilbertIntimate, epic, beautifully observed
—— Jennifer EganWitty and big-hearted ... leaves you smiling for days
—— Maria SempleCharming and absorbing
—— Maggie ShipsteadFunny, poignant and beautifully observed
—— Jojo Moyes