My Year As A Fraud

THE INSTANT SWEDISH CULT CLASSIC Clever, funny and tender FREDRIK BACKMAN, bestselling author of My Friends and A Man Called Ove'A warm and funny tale about betrayal, loneliness and sorrow, but above all the desire to belong' LISA RIDZ N, bestselling author of When the Cranes Fly SouthThere s no health guru in Sweden better than Cassi. Couple s therapy? Puppy yoga? Full moon rituals? She s got everyone in the remote village of B cken covered. The locals don t really know who Cassi is or how she managed to turn a derelict cottage into a successful self help retreat, but one thing is clear: they re all willing to pay good money for her services.There s only one problem: Cassi is a fraud. A great one at that, who has concealed her true self a jobless, depressed alcoholic and gotten rich in the process. But can a life based on a lie really last? And will her new friends accept her for who she really is when her secrets eventually come to the surface?My Year As A Fraud is a heart-warming, hilarious and healing translated debut novel about hitting rock bottom and finding your way back from an unmissable new voice in Swedish fiction.Reader reviews***** 'This brilliantly translated debut is a warm, witty, and surprisingly tender novel that expertly blends feel-good charm with darker themes of loneliness and self-deception.'***** 'A heart-warming story about hitting rock bottom, finding unexpected community, and the bittersweet possibility of new beginnings. A compelling read for those who appreciate both humour and emotional depth.'***** 'This book gave me all the feels! It goes to show that everyone is going through something.'