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An Observer Best Debut of the Year

A Granta Best Young British Novelist

'I loved this book' JULIA ARMFIELD

'Exhilarating' MONICA HEISEY

'Astonishing' ANDREA LAWLOR

'Should be on everyone's summer reading list' iNEWS

'Scorching ... One of our favourite reads' TIME OUT

A Guardian Essential Summer Read

A sensual debut…

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1 author picked Mrs. S as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This slow, smouldering erotic novel captured me in its dreamlike world. Patrick's writing is sensual and poetic but also takes you by surprise at moments with its bluntness and wit. I've underlined loads in this book and know I'll read it again.

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