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Because of You

I absolutely loved Because of You. Fantastic, passionate, compassionate, so much wisdom, a lot of humour, very real and credible

BERNARDINE EVARISTO, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other

Gorgeous . . . wise and sad and full of love

An extraordinary book - sad, heartening, gripping and reassuringly human

Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on

Harrowing but uplifting . . . It is a book about mistakes, regret, forgiveness and unconditional love

Fans who have waited five long years for French's fourth novel won't be disappointed: Because Of You is a book with a beating heart, a story told with warmth and verve

The final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart. Because of You is a story to cherish

Told with French's unfailing wit and warmth, Because Of You is the tale of family bonds and the mother-daughter relationships that ultimately make us who we are

Brilliant . . . a moving read that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page

Wise and poignant, Because of You is a story about mothers and daughter, love and loss, mistakes and regrets, and family bonds

A must-read story told with compassion and heart

French always writes so melodically about the truth of human nature . . . French manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart, heart-wrenchingly, page by page . . . A true writing talent

An emotionally charged story - and a heartbreaking twist at the end

A warmly told story about the bond between mothers and daughters

Warm, witty and wise . . . I raced through

A bright, brilliant and heartbreaking tale of two mothers, two babies and the far-reaching consequences of one fateful day

A beautifully powerful story about mothers, family and sacrifice

An uplifting story about mothers and daughters and familial relationships, in which two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters on the same night

A story of love, identity and belonging

Heartbreaking and humorous in equal measures

A bouncy, comedy drama. Funny, poignant and bursting with joie de vivre

A thought-provoking read . . . shows the true extent of motherly love

Dawn French moves between the aftermath of that fateful night and 18 years later, when the explosive impact of Hope's actions is finally felt

A heartfelt story, handled so carefully and empathetically

Because Of You is a tale told with warmth by a storyteller who never takes herself too seriously

Heartbreaking but redemptive, and lightened by French's trademark humour, this is a compelling read that will keep you poised between laughter and tears

A tantalising story of motherhood told with Dawn French's signature warmth

As ever, even in the darkest of times, Dawn has found humour to inject into her novel

The life-affirming and unmissable new novel

While Dawn French's latest novel contains a dash of humour, it's also heart-wrenching

A fabulous emotional tearjerker of a novel

I adored According to YES. It's so different to anything I've read in forever, so charming, wise, brilliantly written. I loved it all

Witty and wise, it'll have you burning the midnight oil. A cracker

Very funny and packs an emotional clout. Brilliant!

An enlightening and feel-good read offering a fresh look at life and how to embrace it. Funny and enjoyable to the end

There is lots of fun to be had reading this book. It's impossible not to warm to Rosie, a funny and open-hearted woman who acts as a salve and comfort blanket for this unhappy, inhibited family. There's something quite joyous about the way she unashamedly romps her way through the novel, changing the lives of those around her for the better

French can spin a yarn . . . which sets According to YES apart. Think the vicar of Dibley, without the dog collar. YES YES YES indeed

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Time to pre-order Dawn's new novel for 2026, ENOUGH

After five long years of waiting for a new novel, Dawn's millions of fans will fall in love with this tantalising story of motherhood. 
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This is a book about mothers and daughters, love and loss, mistakes and regret. 
 
It's a book about nature and nurture. 
 
Ultimately, it's a book about what makes us who we are - it is a story for all of us. 
 
Following her wonderful bestsellers A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Oh Dear Silvia and According to Yes, Because Of You is Dawn French's stunning new book, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love.

THE HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED, LIFE-AFFIRMING AND MOVING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND BRITAIN'S MOST LOVED WOMAN, DAWN FRENCH 
 
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION AND A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 
 
THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM DAWN FRENCH, ENOUGH, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW 
 
'I absolutely loved Because of You. Fantastic, passionate, compassionate, so much wisdom, a lot of humour, very real and credible' BERNARDINE EVARISTO, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other 
 
'Gorgeous . . . wise and full of love' MARIAN KEYES 
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Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock . . . midnight. 
 
The old millennium turns into the new. 
 
In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters. 
 
Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl. 
 
Anna leaves with empty arms. 
 
Seventeen years later, the gods who keep watch over broken-hearted mothers wreak mighty revenge, and the truth starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all. 
 
The power of mother-love will be tested to its limits. 
 
Perhaps beyond . . . 
 
Because of You is the remarkably poignant story perfect for every Dawn French fan, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love. 
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'An extraordinary book - sad, heartening, gripping and reassuringly human' JO BRAND 
 
'The final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart. Because of You is a story to cherish' Sunday Express 
 
'French manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart, heart-wrenchingly, page by page . . . A true writing talent' My Weekly 
 
'Dawn French is a wonderful writer' Daily Mail 
 
'Moving . . . French's best yet' Good Housekeeping 
 
'Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on' Guardian 
 
'Beautifully observed' The Times 
 
READERS LOVE BECAUSE OF YOU: 
 
'Dawn had me laughing, crying . . . I loved every word' 5***** Reader Review 
 
'Breathtakingly beautiful with one hell of an ending' 5***** Reader Review 
 
'Heart-breaking but so beautiful' 5***** Reader Review 
 
'Fantastic story, fantastic characters - I want to read it all over again' 5***** Reader Review 
 
'Have your tissues ready when you read this one' 5***** Reader Review

'Tender and devastating. The final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart' Sunday Express 
 
'Harrowing but uplifting. It is a book about mistakes, regret, forgiveness and unconditional love' Daily Mirror 
 
'An emotionally charged story - and a heartbreaking twist at the end' Hello 
 
'A beautifully powerful story about mothers, family and sacrifice' Sun 
 
'Brilliant. A moving read that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page' Closer 
 
'Gorgeous. Wise and sad and full of love' Marian Keyes 
 
'French manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart, heart-wrenchingly, page by page' My Weekly 
 
'Moving . . . French's best yet' Good Housekeeping 
 
'A life-affirming read. Fans won't be disappointed: a book with a beating heart, a story told with warmth and verve' Daily Express

Dawn French has been making people laugh for 30 years. As a writer, comedian and actor, she has appeared in some of this country's most long-running and celebrated shows, including French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, and more recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In. Her first three novels, A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Oh Dear Silvia and According to YES, are all Sunday Times bestsellers.

Because of You

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**I absolutely loved Because of You. Fantastic, passionate, compassionate, so much wisdom, a lot of humour, very real and credible**

Gorgeous . . . wise and sad and full of love

An extraordinary book - sad, heartening, gripping and reassuringly human

Incredible

Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on

Harrowing but uplifting . . . It is a book about mistakes, regret, forgiveness and unconditional love

**Fans who have waited five long years for French's fourth novel won't be disappointed: Because Of You is a book with a beating heart, a story told with warmth and verve**

Moving . . . French's best yet

**The final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart. Because of You is a story to cherish**

**Told with French's unfailing wit and warmth, Because Of You is the tale of family bonds and the mother-daughter relationships that ultimately make us who we are**

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