The Big Day

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A funny, heartwarming and page-turning novel about a British-Asian mother and daughter, who clash over the plans for the bride's Big Day. Noor has no interest in getting married (much to the aunties' distress). Growing up she saw first-hand how divorce tears families apart... But then, she falls in love. Soon, Noors engaged and planning an intimate wedding that feels perfect for her and her fianc Dan. But when Noor discovers her mother Leena also has grand plans for the Big Day, their once-close relationship starts to unravel. Noor cant understand why Leena is determined to have an elaborate Desi celebration when their lives have been anything but traditional. And after a lifetime following other peoples dreams, Noor is determined not to back down. As Leena and Noor clash over every point on their to-do lists, it begins to look like there will be two weddings and only one bride. And when family secrets shake the womens bond further, will there even be a wedding at all Praise for Aliya Ali-Afzal: 'Uplifting and joyous... A refreshing new voice in commercial fiction' Cosmopolitan 'Warm, intelligent [...] and keeps up the tension right till the end' Sophie Kinsella 'A fresh take on domestic dynamics and moral dilemma' Clare Mackintosh 'I devoured this book' Sarah Pearse 'Tense, funny, poignant and very clever' Claire Douglas

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PRAISE FOR WOULD I LIE TO YOU: 'Warm, intelligent [...] and keeps up the tension right till the end' Sophie Kinsella. 'I just fell into this and couldn't stop... The writing is so fresh and light; funny in places, but moving in others... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse. 'A refreshing new voice in commercial fiction... Uplifting and joyous' Cosmopolitan. 'Not just entertaining, but intelligent and original too [...] and the resourceful Faiza will steal your heart' Lesley Kara. 'A fresh take on domestic dynamics and moral dilemma... Perfect for reading groups' -- Clare Mackintosh

Author Bio

Aliya Ali-Afzal has a degree in Russian and German from UCL and worked as an Executive MBA Career Coach in London. While helping her clients to pursue their dream lives and careers, she decided to take her own advice and become a writer. She is studying for an MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, is an alum of Curtis Brown Creative, and has had her writing longlisted for the Bath Novel Award, the Mslexia Novel Competition, the Mo Siewcharran Prize, and the Primadonna Prize. Aliya has lived in London all her life since moving there from Pakistan as a young child.