Description
Explore the enthralling world of 'Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder', a debut novel by Kerryn Mayne that has taken the Australian literary scene by storm. This trade paperback, published by RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA in 2023, captivates readers with its unique blend of suspense and humor, delivering a story that is both chilling and uplifting. Follow Lenny Marks, a thirty-seven-year-old woman who masterfully avoids confronting her dark past, filled with childhood memories of abandonment. In a quest for order and contentment, her life takes an unexpected turn when a letter from the Adult Parole Board shakes up her meticulously curated existence. This fictional masterpiece presents relatable characters you can't help but love, wrapped in a narrative that keeps you turning pages long into the night. Lenny's journey is both a reflection on relationships and a deep exploration of self-discovery. Renowned authors like Sally Hepworth and Candice Fox have praised Mayne's refreshing voice that expertly balances charm and suspense. This unforgettable book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and suspenseful novels alike. Grab your copy today to uncover how Lenny Marks navigates the complexities of life and the shadows of her past. Fast delivery options available to ensure you start this gripping journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761048043
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
Kerryn Mayne's stunning debut is an irresistible novel that's both chilling and charming, suspenseful and uplifting. And, of course, simply unforgettable...
'With Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder, Kerryn Mayne makes a very grand entrance into the Australian literary scene. With humour, heart and characters you come to love, this is a book you will devour now, and keep thinking about later!' Sally Hepworth, author of The Good Sister
'Such a brilliant combination of light and dark, charm and suspense. A debut you won't forget!' Candice Fox, author of The Chase
'Devilishly fun- top marks for Lenny Marks!' Benjamin Stevenson, author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Lenny Marks is good at not remembering.
She has spent the last twenty years not thinking about the day her mother left her when she was still a child. Her stepfather's parting words, however, remain annoyingly unforgettable- 'You did this.'
Now thirty-seven, Lenny prefers contentment and order over the unreliability of happiness and the messiness of relationships. She fills her days teaching at the local primary school, and her nights playing Scrabble with her pretend housemate, watching reruns of Friends and rearranging her thirty-six copies of The Hobbit.
Recently though, if only to appease her beloved foster-mum, Lenny has set herself the goal of 'getting a life'.
Then, out of the blue, a letter arrives from the Adult Parole Board. And when her desperate atte
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761048043
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
Kerryn Mayne's stunning debut is an irresistible novel that's both chilling and charming, suspenseful and uplifting. And, of course, simply unforgettable...
'With Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder, Kerryn Mayne makes a very grand entrance into the Australian literary scene. With humour, heart and characters you come to love, this is a book you will devour now, and keep thinking about later!' Sally Hepworth, author of The Good Sister
'Such a brilliant combination of light and dark, charm and suspense. A debut you won't forget!' Candice Fox, author of The Chase
'Devilishly fun- top marks for Lenny Marks!' Benjamin Stevenson, author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Lenny Marks is good at not remembering.
She has spent the last twenty years not thinking about the day her mother left her when she was still a child. Her stepfather's parting words, however, remain annoyingly unforgettable- 'You did this.'
Now thirty-seven, Lenny prefers contentment and order over the unreliability of happiness and the messiness of relationships. She fills her days teaching at the local primary school, and her nights playing Scrabble with her pretend housemate, watching reruns of Friends and rearranging her thirty-six copies of The Hobbit.
Recently though, if only to appease her beloved foster-mum, Lenny has set herself the goal of 'getting a life'.
Then, out of the blue, a letter arrives from the Adult Parole Board. And when her desperate atte