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    Something Quite Beautiful: A short story with a twist from the queen of emotional drama

    By Amanda Prowse

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    An unforgettable short story, from the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.

    Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done?

    Can you ever escape your fate?

    Somewhere in the wilds of Scotland, three boys await their fate. They have been sentenced to twenty years in Glenculloch, a remote prison for the most hopeless of criminals. The rumours say that it is run by a woman who thinks she's God. A woman who decides what is ugly, and what is beautiful. A woman who decides who lives, and who dies...

    Reviews for Amanda Prowse:

    'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL.

    'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT.

    'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN.

    'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER.

    'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO.

    'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED.

    'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHead of Zeus
    Release dateOct 31, 2013
    ISBN9781781856956
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    Amanda Prowse

    Amanda Prowse likens her own life story to those she writes about in her books. After self-publishing her debut novel Poppy Day in 2011, she has gone on to author twenty-five novels, including the number 1 bestsellers, Perfect Daughter and What Have I Done, six novellas and a memoir. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she regularly tops book charts all over the world. Remaining true to her ethos, Amanda writes stories of ordinary women and their families who find their strength, courage and love tested in ways they never imagined. The most prolific female contemporary fiction writer in the UK, with a legion of loyal readers, she goes from strength to strength. Being crowned 'queen of domestic drama' by the Daily Mail was one of her finest moments. Amanda is a regular contributor on TV and radio but her first love is, and will always be, writing. You can find her online at www.amandaprowse.com, on Twitter or Instagram @MrsAmandaProwse, and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/amandaprowsenogreaterlove

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