The messy lives of book people
(Book)
Author:
Published:
Toronto, Ontario : Park Row Books, [2022].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
341 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Ashland Adult Fiction
PATRICK
Description
The house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra Patrick
Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.
When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie’s shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv’s own story forever…
Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel!
Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick:
Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.
When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie’s shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv’s own story forever…
Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel!
Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick:
- The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
- Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone
- The Library of Lost and Found
- The Secrets of Love Story Bridge
Copies
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Status
Last Check-In
Ashland Adult Fiction
PATRICK
Available
Mar 21, 2024
Location
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Drummond Adult Fiction
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Available
Hayward Adult And Young Adult Fiction
PAT
Due Apr 29, 2024
Presque Isle Adult Fiction
F Pat
Available
Dec 5, 2023
Shell Lake Adult Fiction
FIC PATRICK
Available
Aug 22, 2023
Spooner Adult Fiction
F PAT
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Dec 18, 2023
Webster Adult Fiction
FIC PAT HC
Available
Oct 6, 2022
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780778333173, 0778333175, 9780778312000, 0778312003
Notes
General Note
Includes questions for discussion.
Description
"Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever..." -- Back cover.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Patrick, P. (2022). The messy lives of book people. Toronto, Ontario, Park Row Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Patrick, Phaedra. 2022. The Messy Lives of Book People. Toronto, Ontario, Park Row Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Patrick, Phaedra, The Messy Lives of Book People. Toronto, Ontario, Park Row Books, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Patrick, Phaedra. The Messy Lives of Book People. Toronto, Ontario, Park Row Books, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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