Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan

Acts of Desperation by Megan NolanSHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD'Crushing intensely vital' Observer'It's impossible to tear yourself away' The Times 'Such brilliant writing about female desire honest and visceral' Marian KeyesShe's twenty three and in love with love. He's older, and the most beautiful man she's ever seen. The affair is quickly consuming. But this relationship is unpredictable, and behind his perfect looks is a mean streak. She's intent

always thoughtful

It's a loving tribute to philosophy

and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval

then all at once

Terry Jones

and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement

Born and raised in Dublin

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million-copy bestseller