' [An] injection of nostalgia.' The Times 'From the very first page I was in awe. I LOVED
it.' Marian Keyes 'A beautiful story about secrets lies and community.' Graham Norton 'A
delicious and irresistible story. An utter treat.' Rachel Joyce 'Gripping suspenseful moving
perfectly constructed.' Sophie Hannah FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS . . . It's the summer of 1985 and the residents of Delmont
Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live
Aid. A day like no other that will end having reached millions and changing the lives of all
who attend. House-proud Lydia Gordon whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith is
determined to put on a show that will impress everyone - with her posh garden and
state-of-the-art television and her sweet husband and two children Hanna and David. But as
the guests flood into number nine so do all of the secrets that have been kept in the close.
Rita a new neighbour from Australia is hoping for a fresh start but harbours a shocking event
in her past Steve a young Falklands veteran battles his own demons and Mr Wilson is surely
too good-looking to ever be trusted. But as the hours count down to the last performance of
the night it's Lydia who faces the heart-breaking truth that her immaculate home and flawless
family might not be so perfect after all. And if each of their neighbours is guilty of hiding
something so are the Gordons at number nine ... 'Brilliantly evocative and deliciously
addictive. I couldn't stop reading until all the characters' secrets were revealed.' Claire
Fuller 'Jennie Godfrey is such a tremendous storyteller. This book doesn't shy away from the
dark while encouraging us all to embrace the light.' Daisy Buchanan 'Sizzles with secrets
suspense superbly drawn characters and so much heart.' Nikki May 'I absolutely loved it!
What a joy. Great characters and just so absorbing funny and intriguing.' Jane Fallon 'A
brilliantly absorbing and satisfying novel full of heart and humanity.' Cathy Rentzenbrink
