You Must Be Sisters

Deborah Moggach's debut novel, originally published in 1978, is being newly republished by Tinder Press. The novel explores sibling rivalry, partnership, and love, following the lives of three sisters. Moggach is praised for her writing, which is described as beautiful and unflinching.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

First published in 1978, this is Deborah Moggach's debut novel, newly republished by Tinder Press. Moggach is at the height of her powers. Sunday Times. She really is the Nora Ephron of North London. Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures. She writes unflinchingly about family life, divorce, children, and the ups and downs of relationships. Independent. She writes beautifully. Sunday Telegraph.

Three sisters, Claire - a model daughter, a teacher, straightforward, happy yet wanting love. Laura, the wild one, a student, a beauty, yearning to break the bounds of family life. And Holly, their little sister, the one they don't really know, but who watches everything.

Leaving home, seduction, coming of age, and growing up abound in this delicious novel of sibling rivalry, partnership, and love.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472289957