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I'll Count to Seven

The unforgettable new novel from the author of So Thrilled For You - the novel you'll want to discuss with everyone!
By Holly Bourne
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Sometimes things happen in our lives after which we are quite altered. Seven years ago that moment happened to me. I've grieved. I've raged. I've rebuilt myself. I know I can never be the same person again. And I've waited seven years to ensure they won't... Read More
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The agenda-setting and conversation-starting new novel from the bestselling author of So Thrilled For You.

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Sometimes things happen in our lives after which we are quite altered.

Seven years ago that moment happened to me.

I've grieved. I've raged. I've rebuilt myself. I know I can never be the same person again. And I've waited seven years to ensure they won't be either ...

I'll Count to Seven is as darkly funny as it is shocking, gripping and moving. It is a novel of revenge, motherhood, female identity and double standards, from the acclaimed author of So Thrilled For You, picked as a Book of the Year 2025 by retailers and reviewers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399754361

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Holly started her writing career as a journalist, then spent six years working as an editor, a relationship advisor, and 'agony aunt' for a youth charity. Inspired by what she saw, she started writing teen fiction, including the best-selling, award-winning 'Spinster Club' series which helps educate teenagers about feminism. At thirty, Holly wrote her first adult novel, examining the pressures on women. Holly has a keen interest in women's rights and is an advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health problems. She's helped create online apps that teach young people about sexual consent and is an ambassador for Women's Aid.

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