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  • Published: 26 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780141046358
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $28.00
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Oh Dear Silvia

The gloriously heartwarming novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Because of You




The second brilliant novel from chart-topping author and comedian Dawn French

Everyone knows the real Silvia, don't they?

Silvia Shute lies in hospital in a coma. Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. And as her visitors congregate so the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed. Again, and again and again . . .

  • Published: 26 June 2013
  • ISBN: 9780141046358
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $28.00
Categories:

About the author

Dawn French

Dawn French was born in Wales in 1957. She trained to be a drama teacher at London's Central School of Speech and Drama where she met Jennifer Saunders, leading to one of the most successful partnerships in British comedy. Dawn French has numerous television credits to her name, the most notable of which is her role in The Vicar of Dibley. She was married to the comedian Lenny Henry for 26 years with whom she has a daughter. In 2013 French married Mark Bignell.

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Praise for Oh Dear Silvia

Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page

The Times

Hilarious. Chortle-out-loud turns of phrase, razor-sharp observations

Stylist

Really enjoyable and highly recommended. Dawn French is a wonderful writer - witty, wise and poignant

Daily Mail