All about Evie
All About Evie by Matson Taylor, published by Scribner in 2022, is a 400-page novel that continues the journey of Evie Epworth, now ten years older and navigating life in London. Set in 1972, Evie finds herself working for the BBC and seemingly living her dream, complete with a leatherette briefcase and an Ossie Clark poncho. However, an unexpected incident involving Princess Anne leads her to reassess her life, as she grapples with the complexities of work, love, and grief while sporting multiple pairs of cork-soled platform sandals.
Readers will discover a narrative that blends humor with poignant themes, as Evie confronts the challenges of her messy twenties. The story explores the intersection of past and future, highlighting the importance of friendship amidst the trials of growing up. All About Evie offers a rich tapestry of experiences, capturing the essence of the era while delving into the emotional landscape of its characters. This edition presents a vibrant continuation of Evie’s story, inviting readers to reflect on the lessons learned from a decade of miseducation.
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EVIE EPWORTH IS TEN YEARS OLDER. BUT IS SHE ANY WISER?!
‘It’s an uplifting, rip-roaring read, peppered with nostalgic detail and plenty of comic asides.’ Daily Express
‘A golden ray of sunshine. If you’re after a funny, uplifting summer read then this is for you!’ Libby Page, author of The Lido
‘A joyous way to spend an afternoon.’ Joannna Nadin, author of The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings
‘Taylor’s writing is sublime, effortlessly combining humour with pathos and spot-on period detail while sensitively exploring themes such as loss, grief, love and death. It’s sure to be another hit.’ Yorkshire Post
‘A thoroughly uplifting and unputdownable sequel to the bestselling The Miseducation of Evie Epworth.’ Waterstones
1972. Ten years on from the events of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth and Evie is settled in London working for the BBC. She has everything she’s ever dreamed of (a career, a leatherette briefcase, an Ossie Clark poncho) but, following an unfortunate incident involving Princess Anne and a Hornsea Pottery mug, she finds herself having to rethink her life and piece together work, love, grief and multiple pairs of cork-soled platform sandals.
Ghosts from the past and the spirit of the future collide in a joyous adventure that sees Evie navigate the choppy waters of her messy twenties. Can a 1960s miseducation prepare her for the growing pains of the 1970s?
Big-hearted, uplifting, bittersweet and tender, All About Evie is a novel fizzing with wit and alive to the power of friendship in all its forms.
Praise for The Miseducation of Evie Epworth
‘Tight, clever and riddled with wit. Like discovering Adrian Mole or Bridget Jones for the first time.’ Joanna Nadin, author of The Queen of Bloody Everything
‘A sweet, fizzy sherbet dib-dab of a book – deliciously nostalgic, hugely funny and ultimately heartwarming. The perfect book for our times.’ Veronica Henry
‘Such a joyful and uplifting read. Just the sort of thing that people will want to be reading right now.’ Anita Rani, Radio 2 Book Club
‘Full of fabulous characters, sprinkled with joy and drenched in wit.’ Milly Johnson
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