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  


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 


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arian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish authors of all time; the queen of writing accessible contemporary women’s fiction.Scratch that, she is one of the most successful authors ever in any genre, an expert storyteller tackling issues such as addiction, infidelity,


bereavement, domestic violence, family life, identity, depression and, well, love. Always with a warmth of heart and an abundance of wit. She is also a phenomenon. Over 30 years and 15 genre-defying novels, her


WINNER 


writing has created a space for millions of readers, who find in her novels joy and solace, light and dark, and, most of all, humour and hope. Her works have sold upwards of 7.5 million copies in the UK, with more than 30 million sold internationally—an incredible testament to how devoted fans and readers all over the world are to her words. Her staying power is immense. Few writers can carve out a three-decade


career, even fewer with books as relevant in 2022 as they were pre-Millennium. Her latest, Again, Rachel (published in hardback earlier this year) demonstrated her pull on readers: an instant bestseller, her 2022 sales are so far 131% up in volume. The British Book Awards is proud to recognise Marian Keyes as its Author of the Year.


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                                     


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