This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

'Excellent' IRISH TIMES

'Witty and biting and brilliant' i PAPER

'Full of dark mischief' EMMA HEALEY

'Hilarious' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH

WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD

A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex's wedding.

These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave - and what happens when we refuse . . .

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'Whip-smart' CHRISTIE WATSON

'Humane and very funny' JESSIE BURTON

'Clever and illuminating' LUCY CALDWELL

'Wonderful' DAILY MAIL

'Read it and riot' MARIANNE LEVY