The Split

Kay, Laura

ISBN 10: 1529409810 / ISBN 13: 9781529409819

Published by Quercus, 2021

Seller Inventory # U9781529409819

Synopsis:

'The Split has everything I love in a novel. It's hilariously funny, it's so uplifting, and its characters are irresistibly loveable' Beth O'Leary

'Full of humour, kindness, cake and a cat, this is the novel to turn to in difficult times' Katie Fforde

Following a brutal break up, Ally flees to her dad's house in Sheffield with her ex's cat (who always preferred her anyway). When she realises Emily isn't coming to win back either her or the cat, Ally takes to the sofa to mourn the future she'd planned.

After a few days' grace, her dad calls in reinforcements - Ally's old friend and first beard, Jeremy. Reunited, the two find solace in each other's heartbreak and an endless supply of baked goods. But jacked up on sugar and mutual delusion, they concoct a plan to run the half marathon and win back their exes...

This seems like the perfect example of their ability to commit and better themselves. But will their exes be waiting at the finish line, or is there a whole new future on the horizon?

A brilliant, heart-warming and intensely funny story of love, heartache, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary.

Hear what everyone's saying about The Split!
'A warm, funny, comforting read with such loveable characters!' Ruth Jones

'It's like meeting Marian Keyes and Dawn O'Porter in a cosy gay pub in Sheffield!' Matt Cain

'Funniest book I've read in a long time!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'Did NOT disappoint! I've laughed, I've cried, I've felt warm inside!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'A beautiful, honest story which kept me smiling and giggling throughout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'Absolute pure joy. It hooks you in from the first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'A delight to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'Leaves you feeling all squishy and warm inside' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

Love The Split? Then read Laura Kay's new heartwarming romcom, Making It, available to pre-order now!

About the Author: Laura Kay is a writer living in East London. Her journalism and personal essays have been published in The Guardian, DIVA Magazine, Stylist, the Metro and The Bookseller, among others. In 2018 she was selected for the PRH WriteNow scheme where she developed her first novel The Split, which was longlisted for the Polari First Novel Prize. Making It is her fourth novel.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Split
Publisher: Quercus
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 45837518
Signed: 5/10/2026 9:37:55 PM
Edition: 1778449075.