Shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year 2009.

What would happen if when you recieved a blood transfusion you also recieved the memories and skills of the person as well? Celia explores this in this romantic, poignant and at the same time very funny novel. A well deserved member of the RNA shorlist.

Synopsis

Joyce Conway remembers things she shouldn't. She knows about tiny cobbled streets in Paris, which she has never visited. And every night she dreams about an unknown little girl with blonde hair. Justin Hitchcock is divorced, lonely and restless. He arrives in Dublin to give a lecture on art and meets an attractive doctor, who persuades him to donate blood. It's the first thing to come straight from his heart in a long time. When Joyce leaves hospital after a terrible accident, with her life and her marriage in pieces, she moves back in with her elderly father. All the while, a strong sense of déjà vu is overwhelming her and she can't figure out why … Cecelia Ahern: making the everyday magical.

Reviews

Praise for Cecelia Ahern:

‘Cecelia Ahern is queen of the modern fairytale…love, magic, happy endings. And most of all, hope.’ Irish Times

‘The legendary Ahern will keep you guessing what binds these stories. A classic.’ Company

‘The key to Ahern’s success is her ability not just to tell a good story, but sprinkle it with plenty of laughs, tears, and a little bit of magic’ Mirror

About the Author

Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism and media studies. Her first novel, PS I Love You, was one of the biggest-selling debut novels of recent years and has now sold over a million copies. Her successive bestselling novels are Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now, A Place Called Here, Thanks for the Memories and The Gift.  PS, I Love You ,starring Hilary Swank, was a box office hit. Cecelia also co-created the hit American television comedy series Samantha Who?  In 2008, Cecelia won the award for Best New Writer at the GLAMOUR magazine Women of the Year Awards.   Cecelia lives in Dublin with her family. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation