Lonely Hearts' Quiz League The MOST uplifting, feel-good read about friendship to curl up with
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Biographical note
Lauren Farnsworth lives in north-west Essex with her husband and five-year-old twins. She is editorial director of Buster Books, an independent children's imprint in South London, and has worked in publishing for over fifteen years. She completed the Faber Academy course in 2021.'Full of heart' LUCY GILMORE
'The cast is wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed it' CLARE SWATMAN
'A heartwarming tale of friendship' JOSIE LLOYD
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When Bryony, Harry and Jaime step into the Five Bells, each has their own motive for being drawn into the warm glow of the pub.
Harry, recently single, can't face his silent flat.
Jaime, new to London with her boyfriend, longs to find a fun crowd.
And Bryony is trying to locate the promising young woman she was, before a positive pregnancy test set her life on a different course.
When they spot the advert to join a quiz team and enter a tournament, each signs up, unaware that the organiser, Donna, has her own reason to avoid thinking about home.
After a few evenings, the strangers begin to see they have more in common than they realised.
But when everyone's secrets are finally out on the table, will it sabotage the team's chances of making it through?
PRAISE FOR THIS IRRESISTIBLE READ:
'Totally enjoyable. I cared about the characters and wanted them to succeed' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A captivating story that had me hooked and kept me reading into the night' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A beautiful observation of human nature and why we seek the company of others' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I loved this story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Truly compulsive' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A heartwarming read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I genuinely loved this novel. Reminded me of early Lisa Jewell. An excellent read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Engrossing from start to finish. Love the quiz questions along the way' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Q: What do you call five strangers with nothing left to lose?
A: A quiz team that might just surprise everyone...
When Bryony, Harry and Jaime step into the Five Bells, each has their own motive for being drawn into the warm glow of the pub. Heartbroken Harry can't face his silent flat. Jaime, new to London with her boyfriend, longs to find a fun crowd. And Bryony is trying to remember the promising young woman she was, before a positive pregnancy test set her life on a different course.
When they spot the advert for a quiz team and enter a tournament, each signs up, unaware that the organiser, Donna, has her own reason to avoid thinking about home.
After a few evenings, the strangers begin to see they have more in common than they realised.
But when everyone's secrets are finally out on the table, will it sabotage the team's chances of making it through?