If Only I Could Tell You
Hannah Beckerman
📚 Genre
Contemporary Fiction, Family Drama
🏢 Publisher
Orion (Hachette UK)
📅 Publication Year
2019
🔢 ISBN
978-1409176398 (ISBN-13 for UK Paperback)
About This Book
A powerful and emotional story about a family fractured by a long-held secret. Audrie and Lily are sisters who haven't spoken in thirty years, and their mother, Audrey, is the only bridge between them. As Audrey faces her own terminal illness, she tries one last time to reconcile her daughters. The cover features a pale teal background with delicate white snowdrop flowers and a central white band containing the title in a pink handwritten-style script.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
400 pages
Edition
Trade Paperback
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult (primarily readers of contemporary women's fiction and family sagas)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover shows minimal wear, sharp corners, and no visible creasing on the spine, suggesting it is likely unread or handled very carefully.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced modern paperback and is widely available through major retailers and second-hand markets.
Historical Significance
A critically acclaimed contemporary bestseller known for its realistic depiction of complex family dynamics and the 'secrets and lies' trope in modern British fiction.
Collector Notes
The value for this book is primarily personal/reading value rather than investment value. For collectors of contemporary fiction, look for the first edition hardcover with a signed tip-in sheet. To preserve, avoid exposure to direct sunlight which will fade the teal ink on the cover.
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Notable Features
Features cover endorsements from bestselling authors Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes, Kate Mosse, and Ruth Jones.