The Gift of Friends: The perfect feel-good and heartwarming story to curl up with this winter
By (Author) Emma Hannigan
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Review
30th May 2019
30th May 2019
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Family life fiction
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
823.92
Paperback
464
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 31mm
314g
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
'Vintage Emma: Wise, funny, full of wit and sparkle. Read and be uplifted' Cathy Kelly 'Brimming with warmth, love and friendship - Emma is on every page of this absorbing, heartfelt read' Patricia ScanlanFrom the Number One bestselling author Emma Hannigan comes her new novel, The Gift of Friends, a magical story of love, friendship and hope. Kingfisher Road - a leafy, peaceful street in the town of Vayhill. But there are whispers behind closed doors. Who is moving into Number 10Engaged to handsome, wealthy Justin Johnston, Danielle appears to her new neighbours to have the perfect, glossy life. But not everything is as it seems...In fact, each of the other four women who live close by has a secret, and each is nursing their own private heartache.But could a gift be waiting on their doorsteps And, by opening their front doors, and their hearts, to each other, could the women of Kingfisher Road discover all the help they needAcclaim for Letters to my Daughters:'Warm, intelligent and brilliant' Marian Keyes 'A beautiful book by an exceptional author. Lose yourself in her wonderful writing' Sinead MoriartyReaders ADORE The Gift of Friends:'The easiest five stars I've given all year''AMAZING''An incredible celebration of the strength of women and I know it will stay with me for many years to come''Packed full of warmth, love and comfort. I loved every minute of it''Such a beautiful read''Oh my word what an absolutely fabulous read this was. I just adored this book'Praise for the No.1 bestseller LETTERS TO MY DAUGHTERS
Wise, warm and full of joyThe characters shine off the page. A tale packed with warmth, empathy and a deep understanding of the quirks and imperfections of family life. A wonderful storyteller - ExpressEmma Hannigan pulls at the heartstrings... A beautifully written, inspiring story of hope and family bonds - ExpressA heartwarming, emotional story - Fabulous magazineAn irresistible read about families - Prima magazineA heart-warming tale that connects on so many levels - Woman MagazineA compassionate read - Woman & HomeEmma Hannigan was the beloved and bestselling author of thirteen novels, including the No. 1 bestseller Letters to My Daughters. Her bestselling memoir, Talk to the Headscarf, was updated and revised as All To Live For: Fighting Cancer. Finding Hope.
In 2007 Emma was diagnosed with breast cancer and her eleven-year battle with cancer began. As an ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland Emma worked to dispel the fears around cancer and spread hope about new treatments. In February 2018 Emma shared that her team of dedicated doctors had exhausted all avenues in terms of her treatment. She launched a social media campaign #HelpEmmaHelpOthers to raise 100,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland. Two weeks later, shortly before her death, Emma's target had been reached. In the final months of her life, Emma completed her thirteenth novel, The Gift of Friends, sending her acknowledgements to her editor just days before she passed away.