Miss Aldridge Regrets

Praise for Louise Hare 'Superb . . . compelling storytelling, beautifully drawn characters and atmosphere that's deeply immersive' Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange 'A beguiling, atmospheric and important novel, with wonderful, memorable characters and a vital message about love, loyalty and hope' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A story about solidarity and love but above all hope' Zoella 'Not just twisty and compelling; it's an honest and, at times, brutal exploration of the prejudices that continue to haunt the lives of many. The writing is wonderful; London's energy runs right through it; the characters leap off the page. I was truly sad to leave them behind' Adam Kay, Observer 'Hopeful and inspiring'' Abi Dare, Observer 'Hare's enthralling novel pulls off the rare trick of being a clever murder mystery, an evocative portrayal of Windrush London and a genuinely touching love story' i 'Full to the brim with such complete joys and heart-aching tragedies ... you can feel the warmth and colour emanating from the pages . . . a transporting debut novel with lovable characters and musical depth splattered across the pages' Magic Radio Book Club 'Terrific . . . atmospheric, combustible' Metro 'Mistress of suspense, Hare keeps us guessing to the last page' Daily Mail 'Hare's story is an important one to tell and I feel so grateful to have been given the chance to read it' Daily Record 'Expect to be obsessed . . . [a book] you need to know about' Good Housekeeping 'Atmospheric . . . a mystery with characters you can't help but feel drawn to' Woman 'Poignant and compelling' HELLO! 'With enthralling and poignant storytelling, this [book] is both joyful and heartbreaking' My Weekly 'Heartfelt . . . brimming with nostalgia' Prima