Hilarious and moving, The Wedding People is an irresistible novel and international bestseller about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead to happiness.

Content:

Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event.

When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by a divorced and depressed stranger, she is furious. Lila has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe . . . Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another.

About the author:

Alison Espach is the author of three novels including The Wedding People, which was a major international bestseller. Her short stories and essays have appeared in a wide range of publications, including McSweeney's and Vogue. She is a professor of creative writing at Providence College in Rhode Island.

Press:

'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVER

'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN

'Best read of the year' THE TIMES

(Artwork by Fabian Lavater)

Published 7-2025 | Paperback | 20 x 13 x 3 cm | English | 384 pages