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'I just loved this book... put on a smile on my face' Libby Page, The Lido 'Naturally funny... page turning, smart and sassy' Helen Lederer, comedian, author and founder of the CWIP Prize 'Fresh and different... and skilfully written' Yomi Adekoke, Slay in Your Lane
Vicky Turnbull has never regretted…
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1 author picked Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book had me in stitches!
It’s a comedy about a woman who gives up her job as an undercover spy to raise her family. But beneath the school runs and bake sales, she’s never quite said goodbye to the past and when the opportunity to work for MI5 again presents itself, she can’t say no. But does she still have what it takes?
If you’re terrified of your child’s class Whatsapp group, shudder when you see anyone from the school’s PTA, and are juggling being a mum with a career, then I think you’ll enjoy this one.
From Natasha's list on The best novels about motherhood.
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