The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr
24 August 2017Synopsis
Funny, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant, The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard is a story for anyone who doesn’t quite fit in – and for everyone who chooses not to. Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.
'Wonderful' – Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call
Elvira Carr is twenty-seven, neurodivergent and has never lived alone. But her father – who she suspects was in the secret service – is dead, and when her mother has a stroke and is taken into care, Elvira suddenly finds herself home alone. In order to cope, Elvira – who knows a lot about biscuits and supermarkets, but not much about life – develops Seven Rules for interacting with others. Not even her rules can help her, however, when she’s faced with solving a mystery she didn’t know existed . . .
'Big-hearted and charming' – James Hannah, author of The A to Z of You and Me
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24 August 2017
9781509844784Reviews
Big-hearted and charming . . . Elvira manages to conjure up the one thing we could all do with: a cheat sheet for the painful puzzle of everyday life
Charming . . . Ellie will make readers smile and occasionally want to take her under a protective arm
'A heartwarming coming-of-age story. Perfect for book clubs and for readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project'
A novel which will stick in your mind long after reading, stalking your thoughts as you go about everyday life . . . When I finished the book, I couldn’t help but wish there was a sequel . . . Marvellous
