{"product_id":"9781035007493","title":"Almost Life","description":"Author(s): Millwood Hargrave, Kiran, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 12\/03\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 448 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Picador,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: PAN MACMILLAN\u003cp\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Historical fiction,\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 162 x 225 x 42\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\/EAN\/SKU: 9781035007493\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreathtaking, smart and sexy, Almost Life is a story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A moving examination of true love and passion' - The Guardian'The biggest weepy since One Day' - Stylist'Emotional and addictive' - The Daily Mail‘A beautifully written exploration of desire, freedom and the roads we do and don’t take’ - The Observer'A heart-rending tale of missed chances' - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author of The ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, 1978. Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moment the two women meet the spark is undeniable. But their encounter turns into far more than a summer of love. It is the beginning of a relationship that will define their lives and every decision they have yet to make. Spanning cities, decades and heartbreaks, fate brings them within touching distance again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut will they be brave enough to seize the life they truly want?'One of the greatest love stories I’ve ever read' - Stacey Halls, author of The Household'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author of My Favourite Mistake'Tender and wistful, it’s a will-they-won’t-they for the ages' - GQ'Hot, smart and completely captivating' - Daisy Buchanan, author of Pity Party'A beautifully told story about love, longing, and the lives we almost live' - Louise O'Neill, author of IdolRead Kiran Millwood Hargrave's Almost Life now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millwood Hargrave, Kiran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56455279608194,"sku":"9781035007493","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2180\/9347\/files\/9781035007493_a150a054-6d18-4916-a73d-e259566dd684.jpg?v=1775908764","url":"https:\/\/mountfloridabooks.com\/products\/9781035007493","provider":"Mount Florida Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}