The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne

The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction | Hardback Published on: 01/02/2024
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The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A beautiful, tender novel.
Oh how I loved this book! I was a huge fan of @freya_north_author’s last novel, Little Wing, so had super high hopes for this one - and I think I may have ... READ MORE
Tilly Fitzgerald
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Just beautiful
I’ve said before how much I loved the last book of Freya North’s I read; Little Wing was one of my favourite reads of 2022. I often go into a new book by t... READ MORE
Helena at Rustington

Synopsis

'A delightful dose of nostalgia' HEAT

'A beautifully written tale about growing up, letting go and moving on' SUN

'Get ready to fall in love with Eadie Browne, the eponymous and eccentric heroine of this tender-hearted, steeped-in-nostalgia story about chosen family' RED

When your present meets your past, what do you take with you - and what do you leave behind?

Eadie Browne is an odd child with unusual parents, living in a strange house neighbouring the local cemetery. Bullied at school - but protected by her two best friends, Celeste and Josh, and her many imaginary friends lying six feet under next door - Eadie muddles her way through.

Arriving in Manchester as a student in the late 1980s, Eadie confronts a busy, gritty Victorian metropolis a far cry from the small Garden City she's left behind. Soon enough she experiences a novel freedom she never imagined and it's seductive. She can be who she wants to be, do as she pleases, and no one back home needs to know. As Manchester embraces the dizzying, colourful euphoria of Rave counterculture, Eadie is swept along, blithely ignoring danger and reality. Until, one night, her past comes hurtling at her with ramifications which will continue into her adult life.

Now, as the new millennium beckons, Eadie is turning thirty with a marriage in tatters. She must travel back to where she once lived for a funeral she can't quite comprehend. As she journeys from the North to the South, from the present to the past, Eadie contemplates all that was then - and all that is now - in this moving love letter to youth.

'A gorgeous, heartfelt, atmospheric novel by a wonderful storyteller' LUCY ATKINS

'A beautifully moving portrait of youth, friendship and love . . . I loved it' MIKE GAYLE

'Beautifully written, funny and wise . . . heart-breaking and heart-warming' ALEXANDRA POTTER

MORE PRAISE FOR FREYA NORTH:

'A terrific family drama of secrets . . . and so cleverly plotted' Graham Norton

'A completely compelling story of family secrets, courage and resilience' Fearne Cotton

'Immensely enjoyable . . . infused with empathy and a great sense of place' Erica James

'What a treat. This filled my heart with joy and occasionally my eyes with tears; it is beautiful' Prima

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781802793000
  • Number of pages: 448
  • Weight: 680g
  • Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 42 mm

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The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
'What ho, Eadie Browne'.....fabulous 5stars!
What can I say about 'The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne'? That's Eadie with an 'a' and Browne with an 'e' of course. I fell in love with Eadie the ch... READ MORE
Frances
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A beautiful story that had me captivated.
I honestly don’t know where to start with this review. I don’t think I could ever put into words how much I enjoyed reading Eadie’s story. I lived and brea... READ MORE
Bookandbrew
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A truly rich , nostalgic and unforgettable story
This moving saga of a vivid journey down memory lane, of growing up, and the uneven path of love , is a sheer delight. It is original, amusing, touching an... READ MORE
David Cohen
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
The Unfinshed business of Eadie Browne by Freya North
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne by Freya North is a fascinating read. Eadie Browne is an odd child, living with her unusual parent, living in a st... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
If you buy one book this year, make it this one!
Oh Eadie Browne! How i love you and want to be your new best friend! You are unique, eccentric, funny and adorable with a heart bursting with gold. If y... READ MORE
Vivienne
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Great book - read it!
Iv just finished this beautiful book! It transports you back in time so vividly that memories of what life was like then come flooding back! It’s great spe... READ MORE
Julie Wise
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Freya North's best novel yet
We first meet Eadie Browne when she is 6 years old. A pupil at the Three Magnets School, she lives in a house next door to the local cemetery, with her ‘ec... READ MORE
helen_t_reads
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A slow burner for me.
A very different book from what I was expecting. Eadie was an ‘odd’ girl amongst a ray of colourful characters but the story was a little slow for me.
Lorraine Joad
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Fabulous tale of love and life
I have read everything Freya North has ever written and was so excited to be granted access to an ARC of this. Thanks NetGalley. I fell in love with Eadie... READ MORE
Nicola Mackenzie-Smaller
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Poignant and nostalgic
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne is an ode to childhood and teenage years and the long-lasting effect they have upon us. Eadie is an unusual chil... READ MORE
Nicola
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
outstanding - an author at the top of their game
An extremely moving and beautifully crafted book. To say it's a coming of age story would simplify it too much - as there is great depth and sensitivity. I... READ MORE
CeeCee415
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A MUST READ
The Unfinished Business If Eadie Browne by Freya North I give this book 5 stars. If there’s one book you need to read this year it’s this one! Freya Nor... READ MORE
@bookbloggerjanine
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Something really quite special
I have utterly adored this novel! Following Eadie Browne along the trials and tribulations of her life has been an truly spellbinding experience; rarely ha... READ MORE
Felix Sutcliffe
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Loved every page!
I’ve read several of Freya’s books but this is my favourite so far! The storyline is captivating, nostalgic and very thought provoking! Everybody needs an ... READ MORE
Claire Cliffe
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
A really good read.
I have read all of Freya's books and for me, each one becomes the best she's ever written. The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne keeps up that traditi... READ MORE
Marion Cohen
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Very relatable.
I read this book in a week and really enjoyed it as it mentions places than I can relate to being a Mancunian. I think the way the story ends has left an ... READ MORE
A Mancunian.
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Stunning, devastating and nostalgic
I've loved everyone of Freya North's books, right from the early days (hello Sally, Cat and Polly!) so I had high hopes for this. And once again absolutely... READ MORE
Small Adventurist
The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne
Heartfelt and unforgettable
Heartfelt, enthralling and unforgettable, The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne is a gorgeous slice-of-life story that packs a strong emotional punch. Br... READ MORE
Emma Alvey