The Truth About Melody Browne

When she was nine years old, Melody Browne's house burned down, taking every toy, every photograph, every item of clothing and old Christmas card with it. But not only did the fire destroy all her possessions, it took with it all her memories - Melody Browne can remember nothing before her ninth birthday. Now in her early thirties, Melody lives in a council flat in the middle of London with her seventeen-year-old son. She hasn't seen her parents since she left home at fifteen, but Melody doesn't mind, she's better off on her own. She's made a good life for herself and her son and she likes it that way. Until one night something extraordinary happens. Whilst attending a hypnotist show with her first date in years she faints - and when she comes round she starts to remember. At first her memories mean nothing to her but then slowly, day by day, she begins to piece together the real story of her childhood. Her journey takes her to the seaside town of Broadstairs, to oddly familiar houses in London backstreets and to meetings with strangers who love her like their own. But with every mystery she solves another one materialises, with every question she answers another appears. And Melody begins to wonder if she'll ever know the truth about her past... Review Lisa Jewell's writing is like a big warm hug and this book is a touching, insightful and gripping story which I simply couldn't put down. Lisa's best book yet. I loved it. The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you've read the last page. Easy and uplifting Grazia Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz ... stunning. heat, 5 stars What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving. Telegraph Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read. Cosmopolitan Classic storytelling Elle A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template...Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns. Guardian Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters. Daily Mail This will make you laugh, cry - then tell all your friends about it. Daily Record Moving and dark The Times Summer Reading Selection About the Author Lisa Jewell was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Her first novel, Ralph's Party, was the bestselling debut of 1999. She is also the author of Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Vince & Joy, A Friend of the Family, 31 Dream Street, The Truth About Melody Browne and, most recently, After the Party, all of which have been Sunday Times bestsellers. To find out more about the author visit her website at www.lisa-jewell.co.uk. The wonderful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs. 'Jewell's writing proves as punchy and fresh as ever' Independent 'Moving and dark' The Times 'Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read' Cosmopolitan ____________ Melody Browne can remember nothing before her ninth birthday. Now in her early thirties, Melody lives in the middle of London with her seventeen-year-old son. She hasn't seen her parents since she left home at fifteen, but Melody doesn't mind. She's better off on her own. And then fragments of her past start to come back. At first her memories mean nothing to her but slowly, day by day, she begins to piece together the real story of her childhood. But with every mystery she solves another one materialises, with every question she answers another appears. And Melody begins to wonder if she'll ever know the truth about her past . . . * PRE-ORDER LISA'S LATEST NOVEL - NONE OF THIS IS TRUE - NOW! * ____________ Reader's can't get enough of The Truth About Melody Browne . . . ***** ' I loved this ... I too could not put it down and read it in less than 24 hours .' ***** ' Pretty sure this is going to start a love affair with this author .' ***** ' What an emotional journey this novel has taken me on.' ***** ' This is the kind of book you hug after reading it! ' ***** ' This story was honest, unapologetic, and full of unconventional characters . I enjoyed it so much.'