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THE LOVE STORY OF THE YEAR is hailed as a triumph and a gift of a novel. Praised by the Sunday Times for its romantic, humorous, and hopeful nature, Dolly Alderton calls it 'pure pleasure in a paperback.' The Guardian included it in their Books of the Summer selection, while the Independent highlights its ability to inspire readers to express love and care.In this engaging narrative, Marnie feels trapped in her London apartment, alone and enduring the lengthy afternoons that make her feel like life's passing by. Meanwhile, Michael is unraveling, struggling with his wife's departure, and seeking solace in solitary walks across the English moors. Through the intervention of a persistent mutual friend and some quintessentially unpredictable English weather, Marnie and Michael meet and embark on an epic journey that tests the bounds of friendship and opens them up to new possibilities.Celebrated by well-known figures such as Nigella Lawson, who called it 'such a lovely book,' the Observer remarked on how deeply readers become invested in the romance, creating a world filled with secret possibilities. The Mail on Sunday notes it has the irresistible feel of a classic romance. It has been recognized as one of the 18 best novels of the year by the Sunday Times and has made numerous book of the year lists in outlets like the Guardian, Observer, and GQ. The novel is also a winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Fiction 2024 and has been shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize and the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Known as one of Britain's most esteemed writers, the author is celebrated by the Financial Times for their keen insight into contemporary England. The Daily Telegraph credits them with the rare ability to evoke laughter while making readers deeply care for their characters, an unrivaled skill that continues to captivate audiences, as noted by the Evening Standard.