One-Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell

One-Hit Wonder is a contemporary novel by Lisa Jewell.

Ana, who always felt overshadowed by her glamorous sister Bea’s dazzling life, is shocked when Bea dies unexpectedly. Determined to understand who her sister really was, Ana delves into Bea’s world, unraveling secrets that redefine her own identity and the bonds between them.

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Genre: General Fiction

Author: Lisa Jewell

Buy: Amazon | Waterstones

Published: 2001

Book Blurb

Bee Beahorn had it all – a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle. At least, that’s what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed.

Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea’s shadow.

But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie. Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister – and she might just find herself along the way.

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell is known for her gripping psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction novels. She has written numerous bestsellers, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, and None of This is True.

Her best selling debut novel Ralph’s Party was a huge success and the sequel was released in 2010. Since then she’s written plenty of best sellers and several of her novels have been featured on Richard and Judy’s Book Club.

What to read next

If you enjoyed One-Hit Wonder, you might enjoy Lisa Jewell’s earlier works, such as 31 Dream Street and Vince and Joy. Lisa Jewell’s earlier books have more of a romantic theme while her later novels tend to be psychological thrillers.