Richard Roper

"For years [Andrew's] worked a thankless public health job, searching for the next of kin of those who die alone. Luckily, he goes home to a loving family every night. At least, that's what his coworkers believe ... A misunderstanding has left Andrew trapped in his own white lie and his lonely apartment. When new employee Peggy breezes into the office like a breath of fresh air, she makes Andrew feel truly alive for the first time in decades"--Dust jacket flap.

How Not to Die Alone

From the author of Something to Live For, a nostalgic, heart-warming story of two long-lost friends who embark on a 184-mile walk of the Thames Path in order to find their way back to the truth, and to their friendship. How do you move forward...when all you want to do is go back? Joel and Theo haven't spoken since the summer they turned sixteen, but that's about to change. From the outside Joel looks like the picture of success: a TV scriptwriter with a smash hit who's still together and in love with his teenage sweetheart, Amber. But he's falling apart at the seams. He's headed home to reconnect with best friend Theo--to get back to the start of it all. Theo has been living in his parents' shed, nursing a broken heart and a wounded ego, convinced life can't get any worse. Then he gets evicted on his 30th birthday. He thinks he's done with the real world - until it shows up on his doorstep... One of them is keeping a secret, and the other is living a lie. But can the promise they once made to walk all 184 miles of the Thames Path help them find their way back to the truth--and to their friendship?

When We Were Young

Curl up with the page-turning story full of heart that has readers raving, about Andrew, who has forgotten how to live, and Peggy, who helps him remember... **** 'A magnificent read. Tender, funny, compelling' Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Guest List 'I adored this! It warmed my heart, broke it a little, then put it back together' Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare 'Funny, moving and thought-provoking - I loved this' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of After the End 'Funny, fresh and achingly tender. Richard's writing hooked me in from the very first page' Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of A Patchwork Family **** MEET ANDREW. Everybody likes Andrew. But they don't really know him. They know what he's told them - that he's happily married with two kids. Living the kind of life that's either so boring it's true, or so perfect it's a lie... ENTER PEGGY. Peggy arrives in Andrew's life in a burst of kindness and possibility. For the first time in ages, Andrew feels alive again. So now that he has everything to lose, can he risk it all and tell Peggy the truth? 'If you loved Eleanor Oliphant, try this brilliant new read' Fabulous ------------------------- See what everyone is saying about this charming, uplifting bestseller - from your favourite authors to other readers! 'A life-affirming novel that simultaneously tweaks your funny-bone and tugs at your heartstrings. Brilliant!' Matt Dunn 'Funny, moving and uplifting...I loved it' Libby Page 'Heart-breaking. Hilarious. Life-affirming' Holly Bourne 'It pulls you in, makes you laugh and breaks your heart' Gill Hornby 'A beautiful, heart-warming laugh out loud story' Dinah Jefferies 'My favourite read this year *****' 'An emotional rollercoaster of a read *****' 'I couldn't put this down *****' 'I haven't laughed so much in a long time *****' 'The end left me smiling *****'

‘Brilliant – I adored this!’ Beth O’Leary, bestselling author of THE FLATSHARE

Something to Live For

Een Londense gemeenteambtenaar die onderzoek doet in de huizen van eenzaam overleden mensen is zelf ook heel eenzaam, tot er een nieuwe collega komt.

Iets om voor te leven

Brian's beloved wife, Lily, disappeared without a trace seven years ago. He's never lost hope that she'd return, but as their pub and his well-being crumble in tandem, he desperately needs a sign. One doomscroll later, he finds it: a Tripadvisor review he knows in his heart was posted by his Lily. Finally, a clue. Now all he has to do is find her. As Brian crisscrosses Britain in search of Lily, the truth behind their story comes into focus. And Tess, his disarming travel companion starts to change his perspective. To move forward, he'll need to decide--hold on to the love in his past, or take a chance on something unexpected? Poignant and funny, This Disaster Loves You reveals that sometimes the biggest secrets are the ones we keep from ourselves.

This Disaster Loves You

Korean edition of [Something to Live For] by Richard Roper. All Andrew wants is to be normal. That's why his coworkers believe he has the perfect wife and two children waiting at home for him after a long day. But the truth is, his life isn't exactly as people think...and his little white lie is about to catch up with him. Because in all of Andrew's efforts to fit in, he's forgotten one important thing: how to really live. And maybe, it's finally time for him to start. Korean edition translated by Jin Yeong In.

고독사를 피하는 법(양장본 HardCover)

Qualcosa per cui vivere

Bitterljuvt och upplyftande om kärlek, ensamhet och att våga ta livets chanser. Andrews nio till fem-jobb är dödstädning. När någon dör ensam är det hans jobb att leta igenom hemmet och försöka hitta kontaktuppgifter till anhöriga eller pengar som täcker begravningen. Det är ett tufft yrke men gudskelov har han en underbar fru och två fantastiska barn. Åtminstone är det vad han säger till folk. En dag sveper den nya kollegan Peggy in som en frisk fläkt och skakar om alla hans rutiner. Kommer han att kunna lämna lögnerna och börja leva på riktigt?

Hundra skäl att leva

From the author of Something to Live For, a nostalgic, heart-warming story of two long-lost friends who embark on a 184-mile walk of the Thames Path in order to find their way back to the truth, and to their friendship. How do you move forward…when all you want to do is go back? Joel and Theo haven’t spoken since the summer they turned sixteen, but that’s about to change. From the outside Joel looks like the picture of success: a TV scriptwriter with a smash hit who’s still together and in love with his teenage sweetheart, Amber. But he's falling apart at the seams. He's headed home to reconnect with best friend Theo--to get back to the start of it all. Theo has been living in his parents' shed, nursing a broken heart and a wounded ego, convinced life can't get any worse. Then he gets evicted on his 30th birthday. He thinks he's done with the real world - until it shows up on his doorstep... One of them is keeping a secret, and the other is living a lie. But can the promise they once made to walk all 184 miles of the Thames Path help them find their way back to the truth--and to their friendship?

Saving Life at Sea

Andrews Beruf ist der Tod. Seine Arbeit als Nachlass-Verwalter für die Londoner Stadtverwaltung ist nichts für Zartbesaitete, aber zum Glück wartet auf ihn zuhause eine liebevolle Familie, die ihn aufheitert - glauben zumindest seine Kollegen. Aber das ist eine Notlüge, die Andrew selbst in die Welt setzte und die irgendwann ein Eigenleben entwickelte. In Wahrheit wohnt Andrew allein in einem Ein-Zimmer-Apartment und führt ein genauso einsames Dasein wie seine Verstorbenen kurz vor ihrem Tod. Das ändert sich, als eine neue Kollegin in der Abteilung anfängt. Peggy bringt frischen Wind in Andrews Welt und sein Herz schlängt in ihrer Nähe schneller. Das Problem: Peggy ist verheiratet, hat zwei Kinder und glaubt, Andrew wäre in der gleichen Situation...

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