From the Sunday Times bestselling author, for anyone who's ever been ghosted - and wondered why...

'Beth is a really clever, funny writer' Nina Stibbe

'Isabella's NOT dead.'

Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend - you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago - this is what Gwen tells them.

But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most?

Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella.

But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for... herself?

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, the most funny, uplifting, life-affirming novel of 2025

About the Author

Previously Creative Director at RDF Television, Beth Morrey now writes full time. Her debut novel, Saving Missy, was a Sunday Times bestseller and longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award.

Beth lives in London with her husband, two sons and two poodles.

Reviews

Praise for Beth Morrey:

'Funny, inspiring and uplifting' Nina Stibbe, One Day I Shall Astonish the World

'A (sometimes raging, other times outrageous) reminder that we should all give far fewer f@*ks. It's joyous!' Nikki May, Wahala

'A must-read for all people-pleasers! ... Explosive, funny, thought-provoking' Good Housekeeping

'Infectiously freeing ... One of the most fun books I've read, ever' The Independent

'Made me laugh, cry and want to blow stuff up' Clare Pooley, How to Age Disgracefully

'Will leave you squealing and cheering' Lizzy Dent, The Sweetest Revenge

'I tore through it joyfully ... Chock-full of heart and utterly irresistible' Shelley Harris, Vigilante

'A funny, timely reminder that we - and the people around us - can help us shape a life that isn't just about doing what we think is right' Stylist

'Ferris Bueller meets the perimenopause ... seriously important - and seriously funny' Marianne Levy, Don't Forget to Scream

'A delectable treat ... Funny, inspiring and oh so relatable! It's a journey we all deserve to go on. Who doesn't need a F**K IT day' Samuel Burr, The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers

Book Information
ISBN 9780008555313
Author Beth Morrey
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 29mm