From Maggie O'Farrell, the acclaimed author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, comes This Must Be the Place, a compelling novel exploring an extraordinary marriage across continents and time zones. This Sunday Times No. 3 Bestseller, which has sold over 330,000 copies, was shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award.

The story centers on Claudette Wells, a reclusive former film star living fiercely protected in the wilds of Ireland, and her husband Daniel, who is reeling from a discovery about a past relationship. As Daniel embarks on a journey far from home, the novel examines the forces that bind their marriage together and the pressures that threaten to pull it apart.

Key Features & Highlights

• Sunday Times No. 3 Bestselling novel from the author of Hamnet.
• Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award.
• Explores themes of love, hope, marriage, and secrets across continents and time zones.
• Praised as "Moving and hilarious" by Rachel Joyce and "Dazzling" by the Observer.
• Paperback edition, written in English.

Specifications

• Author: Maggie O'Farrell
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 512 pages
• Publication Date: 27 March 2025
• ISBN-10: 1035430118
• ISBN-13: 978-1035430116
• Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 40 mm (Approximate)
• Weight: 442 g

Immerse yourself in this perceptive, profound, and page-turning work of literary fiction by Maggie O'Farrell.