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The Party Crasher

By: Sophie Kinsella
Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
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What might your family say about you if you weren't in the room....?

Escape with the new Sophie Kinsella romcom about family love, family tensions and family secrets.

Effie's still not over her parents splitting up a year ago and her dad and his awful new girlfriend are posting photos everywhere (with the hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties). Now they're selling the beloved family home and holding a 'house-cooling' party, but Effie hasn't been invited.

Then she remembers her precious Russian dolls, safely tucked away up a chimney, and has no choice but to go back for them. She'll just creep in, grab the dolls and leave. No one will know she was ever there.

But Effie can't find the dolls. And as she secretly clambers around dusty attics, hides under tables and tries (and fails) to avoid bumping into her ex-boyfriend, she discovers unexpected truths about her family - and even about herself.

With time running out, Effie starts to wonder if the only way to find out what's really going on with her family is to simply crash the party...

Expect shocking secrets, hilarious mix-ups and an unforgettable romance!

'Joyous and funny, [with] emotional hidden depths.' JILL MANSELL

'The best kind of escapism.' LUCY DIAMOND

'Joyous and funny, but also contains emotional hidden depths. I absolutely loved it!' JILL MANSELL

'The Party Crasher has all the wit, humour, warmth and wonderful characters that I love about Sophie's books.' JO THOMAS

© Sophie Kinsella 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Witty
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Fiona narrates this fun and enjoyable story in such a delightful way that I couldn’t wait to find time to listen to it.

Sophia creates characters that are always up to mischief and full of drama but I always have such a happy feeling as I listen to her books.

I think that this has been my favourite Sophia Kinsella Book and I always find them fun and lighthearted.

Light hearted and very enjoyable

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I listened to this book in one day. It’s told with Whit, warmth and some fantastic laugh out loud moments. A really enjoyable listen

Funny and completely entertaining

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This was a fun book that was great for a listen in an airplane. Uncomplicated but at times a bit unbelievable but fun nonetheless.

Fun book

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Super cute and was great to listen to while road-tripping. Easy listening and enjoyable characters.

Super cute

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Fiona Hardingham one of my favourite narrators!

A light story with a few laughs, but not much of a romance. A bit over the top in some parts.

Awesome narration

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A lovely story about family,divorce & love. The characters really come alive & I could visualise the old house and gardens so beautifully.

Fun & quirky

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Family is at the heart of this story. In true family style, Sophie Kinsella inflates the lowest stakes imaginable to life or death. And I was hanging on every word. Very good narration.

A Family Story

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A throughly enjoyable read that was light and fun - predictable ending but adds to the overall positive experience.

A light and fun read!

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Just as good as all her other books. Light easy read perfect for a long car drive

Story of a family

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Loved the characters & the story. I found myself giggling often. Listening was like getting a warm hug.

A lovely story & an easy listen.

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