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Without Further Ado

Without Further Ado 1

by Jessica Dettmann
Paperback
Publication Date: 08/03/2023
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Can a modern woman take lessons in love from Shakespeare? Beth O'Leary meets 10 Things I Hate About You in this sparkling romantic comedy from beloved Aussie author Jessica Dettmann.

'Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever ...'

Since she was sixteen, Willa's curious touchstone in life and work has been the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing. She's always looking for The Feeling, the stirring in her heart - and loins - that she gets when watching the opening scenes. Now she's navigating her mid-thirties, her career as a romance publisher in an unusual family business, and her determination to remain child-free, while quietly holding out for a love as big as Beatrice and Benedick's.

But when relationships start to get complicated between Willa, her cousin Imogen and the four sons of the family she works for, and the events of her own life begin to mirror the plot of her beloved comedy, Willa must consider whether there is such a thing as too much ado.

A delightfully Shakespearean romantic comedy about modern love, women's roles and how the films and stories we grow up with shape us.

ISBN:
9781460760963
9781460760963
Category:
Adult & contemporary romance
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
08-03-2023
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
368
Dimensions (mm):
234x153x28mm
Weight:
0.45kg

'Sharp and crisp and funny. I was dazzled'
Mia Freedman

'Heartwarming yet biting'
Sunday Telegraph

'A totally engaging and disarmingly charming writer'
Kathy Lette

'Sparkling and heartwarming reading'
Ben Elton

'Dettmann's tone is addictively dry and often laugh-out-loud funny, but the family drama that unfolds is a proper yarn, with lovely dramatic twists and gorgeous revelations and resolutions.'
Tim Minchin on This Has Been Absolutely Lovely

'Dettmann is such a clever writer - her imagery is fresh and hilarious and her take on life is so dry and funny'
Cassie Hamer

Jessica Dettmann

Jessica Dettmann is a Sydney-based writer and performer. Her blog, Life With Gusto, turns a sharp but affectionate eye on modern parenthood. She has performed her work several times at Giant Dwarf's Story Club, and has appeared on their podcast.

After a decade working as an editor for Random House Australia and HarperCollins publishers she made the transition to writing after two small children rendered her housebound.She once appeared as the City of Sydney Christmas Angel and sat on top of the Town Hall in a frock that reached the street.

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Without Further Ado is a refreshing, immersive and beautiful read. From page one, I was drawn into Willa's life; her character shone through with every page. Jessica Dettmann has done a phenomenal job with her eclectic narration and hilarious dialogue. The banter between old friends was well-captured and so realistic. The awareness of capturing "The Feeling" while spiralling in one's "story" made me stop and reflect on numerous occasions. While our protagonist brings romance to life through publishing and doesn't believe in marriage and having children, something is holding her back from addressing her attraction to one of the Smith brothers. How this was deciphered individually and through her supportive tribe of friends and family was memorable. The ending was well crafted, but one of my contentions was the little surprise that Ewan unveiled. I felt it was a compensation package that made the outcome more favourable. Despite this, this book made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions on many levels.

I look forward to reading more of the author's work.

It's safe to say this is one of my top reads this year!

Thank you, NetGalley & HarperCollins Publishers Australia, for giving me a free ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.

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