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Ghost Lover

The electrifying short story collection from the author of THREE WOMEN
By Lisa Taddeo
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Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo explores themes of desire, loneliness, and mystery as it follows the intertwined lives of characters navigating life's complexities. Set against a backdrop of intrigue, their stories unravel with unexpected encounters and emotional depth. The narrative delves into the psychological undercurrents of modern relationships, balancing tension and empathy throughout.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate captivating narratives that delve into complex, raw human emotions. It explores themes of love, desire, and the haunting nature of the past, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by character-driven stories that uncover the intricacies of relationships.

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Three Women and Animal comes an electric masterclass in short fiction.

'Fearless . . . This summer's must-read literary thriller' EVENING STANDARD

'Showcases Taddeo’s dark imagination, confronting prose and vodka-dry humour' RED

Behind anonymous screens, an army of cool and beautiful girls manage the dating service Ghost Lover, a forwarding system for text messages that promises to spare you the anguish of trying to stay composed while communicating with your crush.

At a star-studded political fundraiser in a Los Angeles mansion, a trio of women compete to win the heart of the slick guest of honour.

In a tense hospital waiting room, an inseparable pair of hard-partying friends crash into life’s responsibilities, but the magic of their glory days comes alive again at the moment they least expect it.

In these nine riveting stories, Lisa Taddeo brings to life the fever of obsession, the blindness of love and the mania of grief. Featuring Taddeo’s arresting prose that continues to thrill her legions of fans, Ghost Lover dares you to look away.

PRAISE FOR LISA TADDEO:

'One of my favourite writers of all time' DUA LIPA

‘A pre-eminent channeller of women's interior lives’ FINANCIAL TIMES

'A brilliant writer, and a storyteller possessed of almost supernatural humanity' ELIZABETH GILBERT

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Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo has received praise for its fearless exploration of female rage and the dark dynamics of desire and power. Reviews highlight Taddeo's ability to deliver sharp, memorable phrases and her knack for portraying the fraught nuances of female friendship and the complexities of femininity. The collection of stories is described as bold, candid, and emotionally potent, resonating with a raw authenticity that captures the complexities of women's experiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526653185

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Lisa Taddeo is the author of Three Women, which she is currently adapting for a television series with Showtime, and Animal. Three Women was a Sunday Times and New York Times number one bestseller, the most-picked book of the year in the UK in 2019, the British Book Awards Narrative Non-Fiction Book of the Year and the Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year. She is a columnist for the Sunday Times Style magazine and has contributed to the Sunday Times, New York magazine, Esquire, Elle, Glamour and many other publications. She is one of a select few authors to have published both fiction and non-fiction in Playboy, alongside Margaret Atwood, Vladimir Nabokov, Kingsley Amis and Norman Mailer, and she is also working on television projects with Netflix and Annapurna Pictures. She lives with her husband and daughter in New England.

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