So Good to See You

A Novel

Francesca Hornak

A sharply-observed novel of friendship, love, class, and money set during a wedding celebration at a remote chateau in Provence.

Rosie, Daniel, and Serge met at Oxford in the early 2000s. Fifteen years later, they are guests at a lavish three-day wedding in Provence. They are also no longer on speaking terms.

Rosie is dreading a weekend around her ex, Serge, and his fiancé Isla. Serge is hiding a crippling debt—and a secret separation. Daniel, now a successful actor, is drinking to cope with life in the limelight. And Isla is wondering why motherhood looks so much easier for everyone else . . .

As the champagne flows, historic rivalries and infatuations surface, and old and new secrets emerge. This is a wedding to be remembered, for all the wrong reasons.

Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us, is a journalist and writer whose work has appeared in numerous journals, including The Sunday Times (London), The Guardian, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Red. She lives in England.

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Endorsements & Reviews

Praise for Seven Days of Us:

“Sharply funny and beguilingly British.” People

“You will laugh at hilarious situations and be touched by others, ultimately discovering that the Birch family is basically every family.” Associated Press

“Witty and deeply heartfelt, Seven Days of Us is an insightful, character-driven look at the real failures, fumbles, and false starts that define family—and why understanding the people closest to us might be the hardest thing in the world.” Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“[A] smart, delightfully funny, page-turning debut. Hornak imbues each character with a singularity that underscores her spot-on insight about human nature.” - Publisher's Weekly

“Alternately tender and razor-sharp, Seven Days of Us will resonate with anyone who regresses the minute they step inside their childhood home.” Booklist (starred review)

“Hornak’s brilliant debut manages to be simultaneously clever, funny, and poignant.” - Library Journal (starred review)

“Hornak spends time looking through each character's eyes, and readers' sympathies will shift with each change in point of view. The richly defined inner lives of the Birches propel the story as they try to feel their way through their individual crises.” Shelf Awareness

“This slightly dysfunctional brood had me laughing, but a surprising plot twist also reminded me that family always comes through in tough times.” - First for Women

“Loved it! Warm and humane, funny and sad, with a great, twisty plot, Seven Days of Us is an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end. Francesca Hornak is a true talent. Just gorgeous!” Marian Keyes, international bestselling author

“Perfect for fans of cozy Christmas films like Love Actually and The Family Stone. An emotional but ultimately uplifting holiday story.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Francesca Hornak is hilariously funny, with characters that jump off the page, grab you, and just won’t let go.” Rosamund Lupton, New York Times bestselling author of Sister

“With its wry observations on class, family, and ‘veddy British’ traditions, Francesca Hornak’s absorbing debut sparkles with glints of Nancy Mitford and Julian Fellowes.” - Stephanie Clifford, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Rise

“Hornak’s wry, masterful portrayal of a family in crisis is filled with flawed and funny characters who will capture—and break—your heart.” Fiona Davis, author of The Dollhouse and The Address

“If you like your families dysfunctional and your novels whip-smart, then Hornak’s delightful debut about a family discovering the unexpected benefits of forced quality time over the holidays will enchant your inner ironist and sentimentalist alike.” - Courtney Maum, author of Touch and I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You

“Hornak offers a tragicomic holiday tale that’s perfect for fans of family sagas and multiperspective narratives like Love Actually.” BookPage

“[A] fantastic debut...The family dynamics, revelations, and role reversals make this exceptional ‘Brit Lit’ a real page turner.” - RT Book Reviews

“Warm-hearted, witty and wise, Seven Days of Us is hugely entertaining.” Saskia Sarginson, author of The Other Me