The release date for the English version of 'The Messy Lives of Book People' by
Phaedra Patrick is May 2022. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Ever felt that you would be someone else?
a mother of two Liv Green, who works as a maid and struggles to make ends meet, often escapes into a good book and has dreams of becoming a writer. She thus finds it unbelievable that she has the opportunity to work as a housekeeper for her personal idol, the enigmatic and formidable reclusive megabestselling novelist Essie Starling. Liv never thought she would be the only person Essie spoke to, which creates a shaky bond.
However, when Essie passes away unexpectedly, Liv is shocked to hear of her last request: for Liv to finish writing Essie's last book. But in order to do this, Liv will need to put herself in Essie's position. As Liv starts writing, she discovers historical details that point to an unexpected link between the two women—one that will permanently alter Liv's personal narrative.