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Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing, but now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem.  Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a shock announcement from his “perfect” new girlfriend. Their parents have a new lodger, Gervase—why is Bernie, their mother, so keen to give this unsavory waif a home?  And what is the real reason for kid brother Ned’s surprise return from his travels in Australia? A Friend of the Family is a hilarious, dead-on-target story from the bestselling author of Thirtynothing and Ralph’s Party . Review "Sparkling." — Seattle Weekly "A subtle dissection of the modern world, this is the perfect summer read." — Marie Claire, UK "Funny and emotionally satisfying." — The Times, London About the Author Lisa Jewell worked in fashion and public relations, among other fields, before writing her first novel, Ralph's Party , which became an international bestseller, and which is available in a Plume edition. She lives in London with her (brand-new) husband and their cat. Fiction,General

Who reads A Friend of the Family?

Author

Jewell, Lisa

Publisher

Plume

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780141916231

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humour

Rating

3.39 / 5 (71 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13