The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine

Pre-order the BRAND NEW emotional read from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont

Praise for Laura Pearson:

‘Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it.’ Amy Beashel

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. I adored Mabel and her unlikely gang of colourful characters… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.’ Lisa Timoney

‘Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson

‘I’ve been inundated with books in the uplit genre but this is by far the best I’ve read… moving, life-affirming and utterly wonderful.’ Matt Cain

‘I absolutely loved this book… I adore an older protagonist… who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug – but it had spark and wit and humour too. I was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!’ Clare Swatman

‘Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements… So many memorable characters… Beautiful and utterly affecting.’ Louise Beech

‘Charming, warm and moving… A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it’s never too late to follow your heart.’ Holly Miller

‘I adored it… A heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo.’ Nikki Smith

‘I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh… what a beautiful story… Poignant and inspiring!’ Jennie Godfrey

���Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat… Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon.’ Karen Angelico

‘A beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it's never too late to follow your heart… Moving, funny and emotionally clever.’ Alison Stockham

‘Wonderful… Uplifting… A brilliant book… Clever and unforgettable. Dive in, and prepare to be inspired.’ Ross Greenwood

Genre: General Fiction

"A gorgeous (and very clever) book. Actually stayed in bed this morning just so I could finish it, and I adored it, even if I am a little weepy now!" - Jennie Godfrey

"Inventive and wonderfully moving... The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine truly touched my heart. I have never read anything like it - a clever, touching and thought-provoking read that will stay with me." - Charlotte Rixon

"Laura Pearson is officially my author find of 2024!... The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine blew me away. The thought of these little 'almosts' watching their mums was an incredible concept... It was just genius... My heart. I bow down to Laura. I loved it." - Mel Sherratt

"Full of beautifully written characters, and its clever, compelling storyline had me so hooked I devoured it in one day." - Clare Swatman