Lisa Jewell's first novel, Ralph's Party, was published in 1999 and was the best-selling debut novel of the year. Since then she has published another twenty-three novels, most lately a number of dark psychological thrillers, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs and None of This is True. Lisa is a number one New York Times and Sunday Times author who has sold over ten million books worldwide and been published in more than thirty languages. She lives in north London with her husband, two daughters, Daisy, a Romanian rescue dog, and a mad orange cat called Ivy. @lisajewelluk on Twitter @lisajewelluk on Instagram @lisajewellofficial on Facebook.
"""A gripping examination of all the difficulties a modern couple can face ... Well written and compelling"" Daily Mail ""I can't get enough of Lisa Jewell's books - they're so moreish!"" -- Camilla Kerslake News of the World ""Poignant and heart-wrenching, it's a wonderful insight into what can happen when the fairytale finally ends"" The Sun ""Pretty damn good ... Jewell stands out, providing insightful character studies ... and she is so readable - you can fall into After the Party as you would a particularly soft settee"" Time Out, Paperback Pick, 4 stars ""Lisa's heartfelt writing and raw, honest storytelling makes for an emotional, funny and heartbreaking journey ... but there is a glimmer of hope. Can Jem and Ralph find their way back to happiness? 5 stars"" heat"