Hattie Williams left education in her teens to pursue a career as a musician. She has toured Europe extensively, made three studio albums, and worked as a composer with her tracks still regularly featured on TV and streaming services across the world. In her mid-twenties she found herself working in publishing quite by accident, and an admin temping job turned into a twelve-year career in which she worked with some of the biggest authors in the world. Hattie lives in east London. Bitter Sweet is her debut novel.
This juicy London-set story is a gem. An age-old plot told in a fresh way and the characterisations are perfect * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * A truly evocative, powerful read * THAT'S LIFE * Bitter Sweet is exactly that - a heart-wrenching story of a young girl growing up and learning almost everything the hard way. Every character is so well-rounded and well-written, which makes the book wonderfully frustrating to read * MY WEEKLY * Perfect book-club fodder, with lots to discuss! * PRIMA * This beautifully written debut, which captures life in our turbulent 20s, will resonate with readers * RED * A truly evocative, powerful read * BELLA * A powerful, coming of age read * CLOSER * Powerful and thought-provoking, you'll want to recommend this to everyone! * HEAT * Tender, empathetic and absorbing, this page-turning debut unfolds like a car crash in slow motion * WOMAN & HOME *