One Last Thing by Katy Birchall - ISBN: 9781399705929
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Scattering ashes brings estranged mother and daughter together.
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One Last Thing

The warm, funny and heartfelt mother-daughter family drama perfect for summer escapism

$23.14

  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    8 September 2026

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Summary

Megan has a holiday coming up in the south of France with her beloved dad - it’s just a shame he will be joining her in an urn, rather than wheeling a suitcase. He has left a long list of wishes for Megan after his death, and the last request was for Megan to scatter his ashes in his favourite place. So here she is.

Little does she know that her estranged mother Dawn also has a holiday planned. To the south of France. At the request of her late ex-husband. Also to scatter his…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399705929
ISBN-10:139970592X
Author:Katy Birchall
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodder Paperback
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:8 September 2026
Weight:240g
Dimensions:196mm x 126mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

PRAISE FOR KATY BIRCHALL
Filled my heart with joy – PAIGE TOON
Hilarious and heartwarming – HEIDI SWAIN
This is the perfect beach read! – CATHERINE WALSH
Hilariously fun! * PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH *
Bursting with heart – LINDSEY KELK
An absolute treat – KATIE MARSH
Vivid and heartwarming … Fun and fresh! – HOLLY MILLER
Brilliant … A great and engaging plot, and relatable characters * GUARDIAN *
Delightfully absurd, dry observations, and big heart * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

About The Author

Katy Birchall

Katy Birchall is a journalist and the author of several romantic comedies, including The Secret Bridesmaid, The Wedding Season, and The Last Word. She has written a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma for the Awesomely Austen series and the Netflix spin-off novel Sex Education: The Road Trip.

She also writes under various pseudonyms:

  • Katharine Reilly: Romantic sports fiction
  • Ivy Bailey: Romantic fiction for young adults
  • Katrina Logan: Romantic comedies
  • Katy Birchall: Young adult and teen novels

Katy lives in London with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog.

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