A sweeping novel of families and secrets, for fans of Anne Tyler, Elizabeth Jane Howard and Sorrow and Bliss
'A multi-layered family drama that sings with emotion'
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'A smart yet tender page-turner'
ERIN KELLY
Mary has raised a family in this house. She's watched her daughters play and laugh and bicker in its rooms. And now, on a late summer's day, she's getting married here . . . and has summoned her fractured family to celebrate.
In the place that's been a sanctuary for some and a battleground for others, the long-awaited reunion unfolds. But as each guest's memories, secrets and tensions rise to the surface, can the festivities help mend broken bonds and heal bruised hearts, or are some things impossible to forgive - even when it's family?
'Immersive and beautifully written' RED
'Intriguing, gripping, moving' MARIAN KEYES
'Unfolds like a great piece of theatre' BOBBY PALMER
'Beautifully rendered' DAILY EXPRESS
'Absorbing and unexpected' REBECCA WAIT
'Guaranteed to keep you on your tiptoes' METRO
'A warmly emotional read' DAILY MAIL
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Kate Sawyer is an extraordinary, original writer... An immersive and absorbing read - I could not put this book down." - Aliya Ali-Afzal
"A beautiful novel, quiet and profound." - Karen Angelico
"Extraordinary. So elegant, compelling and beautifully written... a vivid and insightful exploration of the complexities of sisterhood, adulthood, desire and grief." - Daisy Buchanan
"Fans of The Stranding, rest assured--This Family is every bit as good and then some. An absolute treat from start to finish." - Natasha Calder
"Lyrical, literary and luminous ... buy it and treat yourself to writing at its finest." - Bethany Clift
"A gorgeous novel, peppered with the nostalgic joy and tension of one messy family." - Polly Crosby
"A compelling portrait of modern family politics... A must read for anybody ( everybody!) who's loved and despaired over their nearest and dearest. I loved it." - Aingeala Flannery
"Brilliantly plotted, deftly written and oozing with sophisticated style... It's what everyone will be reading this summer." - Annie Garthwaite
"A masterfully composed, perfectly observed family chronicle that feels utterly real in its evocations of grief, anger and love." - Emma Hughes
"Perfection. Gunny and powerful, deeply moving, hugely atmospheric." - Liz Hyder
"Beautiful and compelling ... the most complex of dynamics are handled with the lightest, deftest touch... masterful." - Laura Kay
"Intriguing, gripping, moving - this deserves to be HUGE." - Marian Keyes
"Every nuance of mother and daughters and sister relationships is vividly explored. Beautifully written, it expertly weaves the past with the present, building the tension, so you have to turn the pages." - Georgina Moore
"The intimacy of a family with all its complications is a quietly devastating read. Loved it." - Julie Owen Moylan
"Unfolds like a great piece of theatre... The more I read, the harder it became to put down." - Bobby Palmer
"This Family will reaffirm your faith in all the ways that love can be true." - Buki Papillon
"A sensitive, lyrical family saga... This will be a huge hit." - Rebecca Pert
"Messy, complicated joyful characters and relationships that sneak into your heart and make you care ... a bittersweet, deftly woven, captivating portrayal of a mother and daughters." - Jennifer Saint
"Absorbing and unexpected. It took some turns that I really didn't see coming, but which nonetheless felt plausible and satisfying." - Rebecca Wait
"A vivid, family saga, rich in character and detail." - Ericka Waller
"Subtle, intelligent, and so deeply moving ... people who just feel so achingly real. Extraordinary." - A J West
"Captures the ebb and flow of family dynamics in Chekhovian detail... makes you want to call out, 'wait for me!' as the end approaches and the characters depart." - Susannah Wise
"A beautiful novel, quiet and profound." - Karen Angelico
"Extraordinary. So elegant, compelling and beautifully written... a vivid and insightful exploration of the complexities of sisterhood, adulthood, desire and grief." - Daisy Buchanan
"Fans of The Stranding, rest assured--This Family is every bit as good and then some. An absolute treat from start to finish." - Natasha Calder
"Lyrical, literary and luminous ... buy it and treat yourself to writing at its finest." - Bethany Clift
"A gorgeous novel, peppered with the nostalgic joy and tension of one messy family." - Polly Crosby
"A compelling portrait of modern family politics... A must read for anybody ( everybody!) who's loved and despaired over their nearest and dearest. I loved it." - Aingeala Flannery
"Brilliantly plotted, deftly written and oozing with sophisticated style... It's what everyone will be reading this summer." - Annie Garthwaite
"A masterfully composed, perfectly observed family chronicle that feels utterly real in its evocations of grief, anger and love." - Emma Hughes
"Perfection. Gunny and powerful, deeply moving, hugely atmospheric." - Liz Hyder
"Beautiful and compelling ... the most complex of dynamics are handled with the lightest, deftest touch... masterful." - Laura Kay
"Intriguing, gripping, moving - this deserves to be HUGE." - Marian Keyes
"Every nuance of mother and daughters and sister relationships is vividly explored. Beautifully written, it expertly weaves the past with the present, building the tension, so you have to turn the pages." - Georgina Moore
"The intimacy of a family with all its complications is a quietly devastating read. Loved it." - Julie Owen Moylan
"Unfolds like a great piece of theatre... The more I read, the harder it became to put down." - Bobby Palmer
"This Family will reaffirm your faith in all the ways that love can be true." - Buki Papillon
"A sensitive, lyrical family saga... This will be a huge hit." - Rebecca Pert
"Messy, complicated joyful characters and relationships that sneak into your heart and make you care ... a bittersweet, deftly woven, captivating portrayal of a mother and daughters." - Jennifer Saint
"Absorbing and unexpected. It took some turns that I really didn't see coming, but which nonetheless felt plausible and satisfying." - Rebecca Wait
"A vivid, family saga, rich in character and detail." - Ericka Waller
"Subtle, intelligent, and so deeply moving ... people who just feel so achingly real. Extraordinary." - A J West
"Captures the ebb and flow of family dynamics in Chekhovian detail... makes you want to call out, 'wait for me!' as the end approaches and the characters depart." - Susannah Wise
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