The One That Got Away
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  • Published: 14 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405923736
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $27.99
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The One That Got Away

The hilarious retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion

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22 Sep 2016
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22 Sep 2016
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14 Nov 2016
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A smart, funny and modern retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella

Ruby and Ethan were perfect for each other. Until the day they suddenly weren't.

Ten years later, Ruby's single, having spent the last decade focusing on her demanding career and hectic life in Manhattan. There's barely time for a trip to England for her little sister's wedding. And there's certainly not time to think about seeing Ethan there for the first time in years.

But as the family frantically prepare for the big day, Ruby can't help but wonder if she made the right choice all those years ago? Because there's nothing like a wedding for stirring up the past . . .
  • Published: 14 November 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405923736
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $27.99
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Praise for The One That Got Away

Sometimes there's nothing better than a good love story to get stuck into, but this one is also hilarious and has totally relatable observations of modern life

Essentials

A smart, funny retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion that's perfect for a poolside read

Red

The trend for updating Jane Austen continues with this modern take on Persuasion - split between the past and present, and New York and Northumberland. As New Yorker Ruby flies to the UK for her high-maintenance sister's fantasy castle wedding, facing her lost love is only one of her problems. Frothy and very funny

Sunday Mirror

A lovely book by Melissa Pimentel that is the perfect easy read!

Hello Magazine

Praise for Age, Sex, Location

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Great fun - a gripping read and very touching

Marian Keyes

Funny, fresh, sassy and totally captured the zeitgeist when it comes to dating. If you loved GIRLS, you'll love this!

Katy Regan

Honest, funny and cringingly relatable

Glamour

Funny and honest this is a refreshing look at the modern dating scene

Essentials

Laugh-out-loud funny

Elle

Melissa's engaging voice and sharp humour lift this above other dating novels

Bella

A clever premise, wittily delivered in upbeat, wisecracking style. Lauren's encounters provide a colourful snapshot of modern men and dating mores, while her breezy promiscuity makes Bridget Jones look positively nun-like. All good, dirty fun - and there's a great twist to how she gets her guy in the end. American Pimentel writes lyrically of her adopted city, and her insights into the British are as spot-on as they are hilarious

Daily Mail

Witty, frank and candid, this book takes the reader on a hilarious tour through the world of modern dating

Heat

Frank, refreshing...such a satisfying read

Stylist

A modern retelling of Persuasion, The One That Got Away is a fun, fast read about rediscovering a lost love

PopSugar, Best 2017 Summer Books for Women

An easy, breezy read

Daily Mail

Fabulous, romantic and witty. Who doesn't love reading about the trauma of ex-boyfriend dramas - especially at someone else's wedding . . .

Rosie Blake
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