Are you in for a treat! Celebrating an amazing 25 books in 25 years with the release of Our Beautiful Mess, come and join us at The Old Woollen in conversation with bestselling British author Adele Parks.

This year brings a ‘Silver Anniversary’ for this popular author, known for her razor-sharp insights into human relationships and suspenseful storytelling. Adele will be with us as part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025.

Number One bestseller Adele is set to introduce her new, explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat.

Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, this event offers you an exclusive opportunity to hear Adele speak about her super impressive writing journey, discuss inspirations behind her characters and hear about her important work as an advocate for literacy. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of the bestselling authors in the UK. Have your questions ready and get your ticket complete with book – ready for you to get signed.

Our Beautiful Mess released later this year, is a must-read, gripping and emotional domestic thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just Between Us and Both of You.

About the Book

Connie can’t wait to have all her daughters back home for Christmas. It’s not just the excitement of the girls being together under one roof; uni student Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay. The empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.

Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie feels a deep unease. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. Then, Fran announces she’s pregnant.

Reeling from Fran’s news and terrified that her past might threaten her family’s future, Connie desperately tries to navigate a path forward. But there’s a much greater menace looming, because she’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

About the Author

Adele Parks MBE was born in North Yorkshire. She is the author of 24 bestselling novels including the Sunday Times bestsellers Just Between Us and One Last Secret. Over five million copies of her work have been sold in English and her books have been translated into 31 languages.

Adele’s Sunday Times Number One bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck were shortlisted for the British Book Awards. She has also won two Nielsen Bestseller Awards, the RNA Outstanding Achievement Award, the Capital Crime Fingerprint Award and a Quick Read Learners’ Favourite Award.

Adele has written for many national newspapers and magazines, and was an Executive Producer on Paramount’s feature film adaptation of her novel, The Image of You.

She is an ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency: two charities that promote literacy in the UK.

In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

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