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  • By: Jenny Eclair
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  • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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The Writing on the Wall

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Summary

From acclaimed writer and comedian Jenny Eclair comes a hilarious and heart-breaking story about a friendship against all odds.

Summer 1975: Helena is bored out of her mind—there's absolutely nothing to do and her supposed 'best friends' Gwen and Elaine are holidaying in the South of France without her. The only saving grace is that she's allowed to re-decorate her room—bring on the purple floral wallpaper.

Summer 2021: New to the north, Hermione's mum has moved her away from London and all her friends to start a new life with new boyfriend Paul, who resembles a slab of meat from the butchers. Just as well she can paint over that hideous wallpaper in her new room.

By some miracle, the girls meet....

When Hermione discovers Helena's writing under the wallpaper—she's transported back to Summer 1975 and the two instantly hit it off. But after dancing to the juke box at the infamous Blue Monkey café, and meeting Helena's multiple crushes, Hermione discovers a truth about Helena's future which suggests she is in great danger....

Hermione found the writing on the wall. But can she save Helena?

Jenny Eclair is one of the UK's most popular writers and performers—she is the author of a number of critically acclaimed and Sunday Times bestselling adult novels, including the Richard and Judy bestseller Moving. Jenny was the first woman to win the prestigious Perrier Comedy Award.

©2022 Jenny Eclair (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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Exceptional

I just adored this book. I bought it as I have loved Jenny’s writing since I read The Camberwell Beauty. I’m not the obvious demographic for YA but it’s a story women of my age (over 60) can relate to. The changes in society are so cleverly shown through the two girls experiences i.e Helena in the 70’s and Hermoine in the present day. I was really sad when I finished it.

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Storytelling at its best

I know I’m not the demographic for this book – but being a big fan of Jenny Eclair I decided to give it a listen. It’s clever, sad, poignant and funny. Jenny reads and performs it beautifully.

Good storytelling is ageless, and Jenny has struck gold with this particular volume. What are you’re 16 or 60 (as I am) you will enjoy its twists and turns and you’ll be dying to know what happens at the end. Happy listening, and thank you Jenny.

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the best

absolutely loved it a great cross over memories of older times that we thought were great but now make you wince

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memories

fabulous- great story - enjoyed while recovering from covid - made me think about my schooldays in 1975

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Good narrating

loved the story. Jenny is a good narrator too. Big fan of Of this author. x

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Jeremy Eclair does it again.

I love Jenny’s writing, she is such a wonderful storyteller. Her characters brim with life and are always believable - even in this wonderful “fairytale”.

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Easy listen if a bit slow to get into it

Well Jenny’s taskmaster shout-out worked and I downloaded this. I love her, and overall enjoyed this book though it took a little time for me to get into it (it felt more like young adult fiction than I was expecting). Once I did get into it though I really enjoyed it. A fun, easy listen and I loved exploring the 70s!

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Fantastic

Absolutely loved it. I wish it had been longer as I really didn't want it to end. Excellent, believable characters. Wonderful storyline - I thoroughly enjoyed it as a 40 something, but I think a younger person would also appreciate it. It is really well narrated by the author too.

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Love love love this book

Brought back some seventies memories made me reminisce, was sad to reach the end , love Jenny’s books

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Fabulous

Didn’t want it to end. Nostalgia and lots of laughs . Wonderful easy listen , just brilliant .

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