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The Trouble with Sister Francis
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Expected 27 Aug 26A heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of FRANK AND RED
Sister Francis is an unlikely nun.
She's sixty, sweary, drives like a lunatic and smokes like a stacked chimney . . . and she runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with little to do but get up to no good. After a run-in with local bullies, they discover the crumbling, forgotten club and find themselves in the company of the most remarkable person they will ever meet.
Set against early 1980s Britain, The Trouble with Sister Francis is a funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking story of unlikely heroes, quiet rebellions, fierce loyalty and unexpected hope.
And at the centre of it all lies a long-forgotten journal that might just change everything.
Sister Francis is an unlikely nun.
She's sixty, sweary, drives like a lunatic and smokes like a stacked chimney . . . and she runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with little to do but get up to no good. After a run-in with local bullies, they discover the crumbling, forgotten club and find themselves in the company of the most remarkable person they will ever meet.
Set against early 1980s Britain, The Trouble with Sister Francis is a funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking story of unlikely heroes, quiet rebellions, fierce loyalty and unexpected hope.
And at the centre of it all lies a long-forgotten journal that might just change everything.
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427 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 27, 2026
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July 29, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Headline Books for the advance reader copy.
Sister Francis, or rather Sister F, is an unconventional nun. She smokes like a chimney, drives a beaten-up minibus and is the champion of the underdog. Sister F isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
The story is set in the early 1980s and is told through the experiences of four 11-year-old boys: Richie, Kenny, Stan and Bennett. Alongside this is a subplot told through a historical diary written by Reggie. Although it’s not immediately obvious, the two storylines are linked.
We follow the boys through the summer as they renovate and attend a local boys’ club. Through their experiences and voices, we see the depth of their friendship, their loyalty to each other and their affection for Sister F.
This is a heartwarming story that had me laughing out loud one moment and shedding a tear the next. The four boys and Sister F draw you in, making you genuinely want to spend time with them.
I now need to go and read Frank and Red!
Sister Francis, or rather Sister F, is an unconventional nun. She smokes like a chimney, drives a beaten-up minibus and is the champion of the underdog. Sister F isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
The story is set in the early 1980s and is told through the experiences of four 11-year-old boys: Richie, Kenny, Stan and Bennett. Alongside this is a subplot told through a historical diary written by Reggie. Although it’s not immediately obvious, the two storylines are linked.
We follow the boys through the summer as they renovate and attend a local boys’ club. Through their experiences and voices, we see the depth of their friendship, their loyalty to each other and their affection for Sister F.
This is a heartwarming story that had me laughing out loud one moment and shedding a tear the next. The four boys and Sister F draw you in, making you genuinely want to spend time with them.
I now need to go and read Frank and Red!
July 27, 2026
What a wonderful & heartwarming read. Matt Coyne has done it again & managed to bring all humanity together into one wonderful story. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed or cried so much over one book. I’d love to meet this author- he must have the best sense of humour!
As a child of the 80’s myself this was full of nostalgic references & the characters were so very real they literally jumped off the page. A beautifully written and crafted book- the fact he wrote it long hand whilst very poorly makes it even more impressive.
Many thanks to Net Galley & Headline for the ARC.
As a child of the 80’s myself this was full of nostalgic references & the characters were so very real they literally jumped off the page. A beautifully written and crafted book- the fact he wrote it long hand whilst very poorly makes it even more impressive.
Many thanks to Net Galley & Headline for the ARC.
August 6, 2026
⭐️ 5 ⭐️
In 2024, I read and adored Frank and Red by Matt Coyne, so I was overjoyed to get my hands on a copy of his newest book, The Trouble with Sister Francis.
The story is set in South Yorkshire in the early 1980s and told through chapters narrated by Richie, alongside a thread of journal entries written by Reginald R. Hartfield from 1938 to 1941.
Eleven-year-old Richie and his three best mates (Kenny, Bennett and Stanley) live on the Whittle council estate in Sheffield, and it’s here where they meet Sister Francis, who runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club. Kenny is a gobby, rough diamond and lovable rogue. Bennett (Benny) owns a purple Raleigh Chopper but can’t ride a bike, so he pushes it everywhere, and Stan is a slightly wimpy but extremely kind-hearted kid who runs everywhere.
Matt has captured the sense of time and place perfectly, with detailed descriptions that transported me nostalgically back to the 80s and characters so fully fleshed they jumped from the page. I loved Sister F and Reggie with his journal entries, but it was the four lovely, likeable lads (especially Kenny and Richie) with their larger-than-life personalities, believable dialogue, boyish banter and fierce loyalty to one another that were the stars of the show for me.
Matt Coyne has a fantastic, dry sense of humour, and it’s the thread of witty (sometimes hilarious, laugh-out-loud) humour woven throughout the book that brings the fabric of the story to life. It’s beautifully written and flawlessly captures the magic and innocence of childhood.
It’s an uplifting, heartwarming story with love, found family, friendship and belonging at its heart. It brought a massive grin to my face and tears to my eyes. I absolutely loved it, and it thoroughly deserves a place in my top reads of 2026.
I can’t recommend it (and Frank and Red) highly enough. All the stars, no notes.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
In 2024, I read and adored Frank and Red by Matt Coyne, so I was overjoyed to get my hands on a copy of his newest book, The Trouble with Sister Francis.
The story is set in South Yorkshire in the early 1980s and told through chapters narrated by Richie, alongside a thread of journal entries written by Reginald R. Hartfield from 1938 to 1941.
Eleven-year-old Richie and his three best mates (Kenny, Bennett and Stanley) live on the Whittle council estate in Sheffield, and it’s here where they meet Sister Francis, who runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club. Kenny is a gobby, rough diamond and lovable rogue. Bennett (Benny) owns a purple Raleigh Chopper but can’t ride a bike, so he pushes it everywhere, and Stan is a slightly wimpy but extremely kind-hearted kid who runs everywhere.
Matt has captured the sense of time and place perfectly, with detailed descriptions that transported me nostalgically back to the 80s and characters so fully fleshed they jumped from the page. I loved Sister F and Reggie with his journal entries, but it was the four lovely, likeable lads (especially Kenny and Richie) with their larger-than-life personalities, believable dialogue, boyish banter and fierce loyalty to one another that were the stars of the show for me.
Matt Coyne has a fantastic, dry sense of humour, and it’s the thread of witty (sometimes hilarious, laugh-out-loud) humour woven throughout the book that brings the fabric of the story to life. It’s beautifully written and flawlessly captures the magic and innocence of childhood.
It’s an uplifting, heartwarming story with love, found family, friendship and belonging at its heart. It brought a massive grin to my face and tears to my eyes. I absolutely loved it, and it thoroughly deserves a place in my top reads of 2026.
I can’t recommend it (and Frank and Red) highly enough. All the stars, no notes.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The long school summer holidays are looming, and in an effort to avoid the local bully, four young boys are persuaded to join a boys' club at the local church.
Author Matt Coyne's debut novel, Frank And Red, is one of my favourite books. I regularly recommend it to people, and I've yet to hear from anyone who didn't enjoy it. So I had high expectations for his second novel, The Trouble With Sister Francis.
As the story opens in 1981, we meet four young boys who live on the outskirts of Sheffield. Richie, Stan, Kenny, and Bennett are approaching the end of their time at primary school and a future that will see them separated as they move on to secondary school. Weekends and school holidays see them hanging about in the park until the local bully scares them off. With little else to do, they decide to check out the newly reopened boys' club at the nearby church. The club doesn't quite live up to expectations when they first arrive, and the nun who is in charge, Sister Francis, certainly isn't your stereotypical representative of the church.
At its heart, this is a story about camaraderie. Each of the boys is different. Richie is the natural leader, the one the others defer to. Stan is a bit of a wimp, terrified of everything. Bennett is just different, obviously neurodivergent long before it was identified. And Kenny, he's always the first to arrive and the last to leave, desperately avoiding his terrible home life. Kenny tells tall tales to deflect from what happens at home, and his friends just accept them, all while knowing what he has to put up with. Whenever Kenny was embellishing the truth, I was convinced he was going to grow up to become the Kenny Senior character in Phoenix Nights.
Alongside the story of the boys in 1981, there is a secondary story when Richie uncovers a journal written by Reginald Hartfeld, a fifteen-year-old who is evacuated from London to Yorkshire during the war. We hear from a lonely Reginald, miles from home, who becomes one of the original boys' club members and falls in love. I loved seeing the pieces of ephemera that were included with the journal. How this story connected to the club in 1981 was at the forefront of my mind however.
I found myself snorting with laughter repeatedly at the antics only 11-year-old boys can get up to, and nostalgia hit me on a regular basis; the smell of the school Banda machine and the description of Saturday nights spent as a family were very evocative. There is a confrontation towards the end where I could feel my chest getting tight as I read, and afterwards, I wanted to punch the air and scream "YES!" as I was so invested in the story and characters. There are also lots of bittersweet moments. I certainly didn't expect the tears towards the end. By the time I'd finished, I was ready to go right back to the beginning and start again.
If you enjoyed my review please check out my book blog, Reading For Leisure
https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com/
or follow me on:-
Twitter; @Debbie_Hart_UK
Instagram; @reading_for_leisure_blog
Author Matt Coyne's debut novel, Frank And Red, is one of my favourite books. I regularly recommend it to people, and I've yet to hear from anyone who didn't enjoy it. So I had high expectations for his second novel, The Trouble With Sister Francis.
As the story opens in 1981, we meet four young boys who live on the outskirts of Sheffield. Richie, Stan, Kenny, and Bennett are approaching the end of their time at primary school and a future that will see them separated as they move on to secondary school. Weekends and school holidays see them hanging about in the park until the local bully scares them off. With little else to do, they decide to check out the newly reopened boys' club at the nearby church. The club doesn't quite live up to expectations when they first arrive, and the nun who is in charge, Sister Francis, certainly isn't your stereotypical representative of the church.
At its heart, this is a story about camaraderie. Each of the boys is different. Richie is the natural leader, the one the others defer to. Stan is a bit of a wimp, terrified of everything. Bennett is just different, obviously neurodivergent long before it was identified. And Kenny, he's always the first to arrive and the last to leave, desperately avoiding his terrible home life. Kenny tells tall tales to deflect from what happens at home, and his friends just accept them, all while knowing what he has to put up with. Whenever Kenny was embellishing the truth, I was convinced he was going to grow up to become the Kenny Senior character in Phoenix Nights.
Alongside the story of the boys in 1981, there is a secondary story when Richie uncovers a journal written by Reginald Hartfeld, a fifteen-year-old who is evacuated from London to Yorkshire during the war. We hear from a lonely Reginald, miles from home, who becomes one of the original boys' club members and falls in love. I loved seeing the pieces of ephemera that were included with the journal. How this story connected to the club in 1981 was at the forefront of my mind however.
I found myself snorting with laughter repeatedly at the antics only 11-year-old boys can get up to, and nostalgia hit me on a regular basis; the smell of the school Banda machine and the description of Saturday nights spent as a family were very evocative. There is a confrontation towards the end where I could feel my chest getting tight as I read, and afterwards, I wanted to punch the air and scream "YES!" as I was so invested in the story and characters. There are also lots of bittersweet moments. I certainly didn't expect the tears towards the end. By the time I'd finished, I was ready to go right back to the beginning and start again.
If you enjoyed my review please check out my book blog, Reading For Leisure
https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com/
or follow me on:-
Twitter; @Debbie_Hart_UK
Instagram; @reading_for_leisure_blog
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
1980s Britain.
Perfectly conjured memories for those of us who remember the freedom of childhood summers before mobile phones and social media even existed.
Four friends - Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are facing a long, hot summer together on the deprived Whittle Estate in Sheffield before they split into two different schools in September. There is a feeling of doubt and fear for the future - will they all still be friends in the years to come or will be lose touch and move on as life pulls them apart.
But for now there is the summer, six glorious weeks of mischief-making and hanging around in parks.
Set against a background of Thatcher’s miner’s strikes, money is scarce. When the local bullies cut off their access to the local park, suddenly the summer is looking much less inviting. Enter Sister Francis, a rebellious nun driving a clapped out, rusty minibus which bears a hilariously faded sign on the side. Against the wishes of the curmudgeonly Father Sheridan, Sister F is reviving the summer boys’ club at the local church: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, which previously earned itself the moniker of The Dead Dads Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan find themselves with little choice other than to be the founding members of the newly reintroduced club.
The story is told from the alternating timelines of Richie’s experience of 1980s Sheffield and the outbreak of the Second World War through the long-forgotten journal of Reginald R. Hartfeld. Reginald (or Reggie) is fifteen years old in 1938 and finds himself evacuated from London to the Whittle Estate, to become one of the founding members of the Dead Dads Club.
I don’t think it’s quite possible to accurately describe all the emotions that this book leads you through - expect moments of heartwarming joy, heartbreak, laugh out loud humour and absolute shock. And whilst I initially suspected one of the major reveals, Coyne had successfully managed to throw me off scent so there were definitely a few moments where I audibly gasped. I became so completely emotionally invested in this book that the characters feel like friends, I took personal umbrage with the detestable Father Sheridan and I found myself in tears a couple of times towards the end.
I previously read, and adored Frank and Red, also by Matt Coyne, so I was keen to read his new novel and I was not disappointed. It’s hard to put into words how much I have enjoyed The Trouble with Sister Francis, Coyne is simply a superb storyteller - his novels bring a piece of absolute joy to readers. He doesn’t write fantastical high-risk tales, gritty dramas or epic romances. Instead, he writes tales of real lives, perfectly identifiable experiences that leap off the page and straight into your heart.
This is quite possibly the easiest 5 star rating I have given this year and I suspect that this will be a contender for my favourite book of 2026. If I could give The Trouble with Sister Francis six stars then I absolutely would.
As a final piece of advice from me: read the acknowledgements, it’s worth it.
Perfectly conjured memories for those of us who remember the freedom of childhood summers before mobile phones and social media even existed.
Four friends - Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are facing a long, hot summer together on the deprived Whittle Estate in Sheffield before they split into two different schools in September. There is a feeling of doubt and fear for the future - will they all still be friends in the years to come or will be lose touch and move on as life pulls them apart.
But for now there is the summer, six glorious weeks of mischief-making and hanging around in parks.
Set against a background of Thatcher’s miner’s strikes, money is scarce. When the local bullies cut off their access to the local park, suddenly the summer is looking much less inviting. Enter Sister Francis, a rebellious nun driving a clapped out, rusty minibus which bears a hilariously faded sign on the side. Against the wishes of the curmudgeonly Father Sheridan, Sister F is reviving the summer boys’ club at the local church: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, which previously earned itself the moniker of The Dead Dads Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan find themselves with little choice other than to be the founding members of the newly reintroduced club.
The story is told from the alternating timelines of Richie’s experience of 1980s Sheffield and the outbreak of the Second World War through the long-forgotten journal of Reginald R. Hartfeld. Reginald (or Reggie) is fifteen years old in 1938 and finds himself evacuated from London to the Whittle Estate, to become one of the founding members of the Dead Dads Club.
I don’t think it’s quite possible to accurately describe all the emotions that this book leads you through - expect moments of heartwarming joy, heartbreak, laugh out loud humour and absolute shock. And whilst I initially suspected one of the major reveals, Coyne had successfully managed to throw me off scent so there were definitely a few moments where I audibly gasped. I became so completely emotionally invested in this book that the characters feel like friends, I took personal umbrage with the detestable Father Sheridan and I found myself in tears a couple of times towards the end.
I previously read, and adored Frank and Red, also by Matt Coyne, so I was keen to read his new novel and I was not disappointed. It’s hard to put into words how much I have enjoyed The Trouble with Sister Francis, Coyne is simply a superb storyteller - his novels bring a piece of absolute joy to readers. He doesn’t write fantastical high-risk tales, gritty dramas or epic romances. Instead, he writes tales of real lives, perfectly identifiable experiences that leap off the page and straight into your heart.
This is quite possibly the easiest 5 star rating I have given this year and I suspect that this will be a contender for my favourite book of 2026. If I could give The Trouble with Sister Francis six stars then I absolutely would.
As a final piece of advice from me: read the acknowledgements, it’s worth it.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Early 1980s, Britain. Four best friends, with very little to do and no place to go, are trying to find ways to entertain themselves when they come upon a flyer for a club with a rather unfortunate name. The Dead Dads Club was established many, many years ago. But when a fire broke out, it was shut down and the place was left to crumble. Now though, Sister Francis wants to resurrect the place and give the local community somewhere to go.
Sister Francis is the most unlikely nun you've ever met. She smokes like a chimney, is a hazard on the road, doesn't really seem all that bothered about things, religious or otherwise, and has somewhat of a rebellious streak. But once you get to know her, you realise there is far more to her than meets the eye. There are quite a few things to discover about her, and maybe it might even explain why this club - now renamed to the Blessed Assumption Boys Club - is so important to her.
I thought the character of Sister Francis was brilliant, though not quite in the way I had expected. But for me, the characters that stood out the most were the four fabulous friends. Kenny, Bennett, Stan, and Rich are quite different. Kenny is a bit of a trouble magnet, Bennett is very quiet but super smart, Stan unintentionally brings the humour, and Rich is the most delightful, observing, and thoughtful young boy. Together, they are the epitome of the perfect friendship. They are there for each other, no matter what.
It took me a minute to figure out how the long-forgotten journal fitted in until there was an "aha" moment that turned some things quite onto their heads. Obviously, I can't go into details here but I'm sure you too will try to puzzle out how things came to be a certain way. It is, unfortunately, a heartbreaking and frustrating tale as old as time and it's impossible not to feel for the characters involved. There is definitely a kind of crossroads moment, where you wonder how things would have turned out if a certain path of life hadn't been blocked. Vague, isn't it? So sorry!
This is one of those books where the nostalgia jumps off the page and smacks you right in the face. But most of all, 'The Trouble With Sister Francis' is full of hope and there is just so much to love about this story. There are some wonderful laugh-out-loud moments, but there is also room for serious topics. All handled most brilliantly by both author and characters involved. These four friends will warm your heart as they navigate this weird and fabulous thing called life. There is much to learn along the way, there is much to laugh about, and to be grateful for.
The Fab Four and their delightful story of friendship is heartwarming and uplifting, and just like with Matt Coyne's predecessor, I'm unlikely to forget them in a hurry. It seems he has an uncanny ability to come up with memorable characters and I can't wait to see what's next.
Sister Francis is the most unlikely nun you've ever met. She smokes like a chimney, is a hazard on the road, doesn't really seem all that bothered about things, religious or otherwise, and has somewhat of a rebellious streak. But once you get to know her, you realise there is far more to her than meets the eye. There are quite a few things to discover about her, and maybe it might even explain why this club - now renamed to the Blessed Assumption Boys Club - is so important to her.
I thought the character of Sister Francis was brilliant, though not quite in the way I had expected. But for me, the characters that stood out the most were the four fabulous friends. Kenny, Bennett, Stan, and Rich are quite different. Kenny is a bit of a trouble magnet, Bennett is very quiet but super smart, Stan unintentionally brings the humour, and Rich is the most delightful, observing, and thoughtful young boy. Together, they are the epitome of the perfect friendship. They are there for each other, no matter what.
It took me a minute to figure out how the long-forgotten journal fitted in until there was an "aha" moment that turned some things quite onto their heads. Obviously, I can't go into details here but I'm sure you too will try to puzzle out how things came to be a certain way. It is, unfortunately, a heartbreaking and frustrating tale as old as time and it's impossible not to feel for the characters involved. There is definitely a kind of crossroads moment, where you wonder how things would have turned out if a certain path of life hadn't been blocked. Vague, isn't it? So sorry!
This is one of those books where the nostalgia jumps off the page and smacks you right in the face. But most of all, 'The Trouble With Sister Francis' is full of hope and there is just so much to love about this story. There are some wonderful laugh-out-loud moments, but there is also room for serious topics. All handled most brilliantly by both author and characters involved. These four friends will warm your heart as they navigate this weird and fabulous thing called life. There is much to learn along the way, there is much to laugh about, and to be grateful for.
The Fab Four and their delightful story of friendship is heartwarming and uplifting, and just like with Matt Coyne's predecessor, I'm unlikely to forget them in a hurry. It seems he has an uncanny ability to come up with memorable characters and I can't wait to see what's next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Wildfire for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I cannot explain how much I LOVED Matt's book Frank and Red, and I have been keeping an eye out for his next one ever since. But this did have a lot to live up because Frank & Red was so good.
This flits between the present (albeit, the present being the 1980s) and during WWII, and you're not sure how they connect at first, but they're still enjoyable separate stories. But they gain another level once you work out the connection.
In a way, it slightly reminded me of Jennie Godfrey's books, with The List of Suspicious Things set in 1979 and The Barbecue at No 9 set in 1975 - this sits firmly in the middle and has the same tone to it, which I enjoyed.
I like how he writes across different generations. In both of his adult books we've got an older character interacting with youth, and he really has such a talent for doing that.
There's a main cast of four not-quite teenage boys. I liked some of them more than others, but I imagine that's to be expected. And obviously Sister Francis just steals every single page and I loved her.
I always liked the idea of being a nun - even though I'm not Catholic - and now I want to be Sister Francis. She's a foul-mouthed, quite brash, and sometimes a bit crazy nun who I instantly loved.
You just live inside this book; the characters become your friends, and everything that matters to them instantly matters to you. The dialogue is so natural and fits in with the time period but is also relatable to the modern reader.
I don't want to go into too much detail because I think this is a story you want to experience for yourself, but just know it's a story about friendship, love, community, family - it's a feel good adventure about loyalty and hope.
It is a wee bit long but that's a comment on my preference rather than a comment on the book itself, because everything about it was perfect and everything had a place so it couldn't have been cut down. And even if it was long, it reads so well that it still only took me little over a day to read.
Matt became a go-to author based on just one novel and this cements it - I cannot wait to read everything he publishes in the future.
I cannot explain how much I LOVED Matt's book Frank and Red, and I have been keeping an eye out for his next one ever since. But this did have a lot to live up because Frank & Red was so good.
This flits between the present (albeit, the present being the 1980s) and during WWII, and you're not sure how they connect at first, but they're still enjoyable separate stories. But they gain another level once you work out the connection.
In a way, it slightly reminded me of Jennie Godfrey's books, with The List of Suspicious Things set in 1979 and The Barbecue at No 9 set in 1975 - this sits firmly in the middle and has the same tone to it, which I enjoyed.
I like how he writes across different generations. In both of his adult books we've got an older character interacting with youth, and he really has such a talent for doing that.
There's a main cast of four not-quite teenage boys. I liked some of them more than others, but I imagine that's to be expected. And obviously Sister Francis just steals every single page and I loved her.
I always liked the idea of being a nun - even though I'm not Catholic - and now I want to be Sister Francis. She's a foul-mouthed, quite brash, and sometimes a bit crazy nun who I instantly loved.
You just live inside this book; the characters become your friends, and everything that matters to them instantly matters to you. The dialogue is so natural and fits in with the time period but is also relatable to the modern reader.
I don't want to go into too much detail because I think this is a story you want to experience for yourself, but just know it's a story about friendship, love, community, family - it's a feel good adventure about loyalty and hope.
It is a wee bit long but that's a comment on my preference rather than a comment on the book itself, because everything about it was perfect and everything had a place so it couldn't have been cut down. And even if it was long, it reads so well that it still only took me little over a day to read.
Matt became a go-to author based on just one novel and this cements it - I cannot wait to read everything he publishes in the future.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Gorgeous, glorious, lovely
I absolutely adored Frank and Red the authors last novel so when this book arrived on NetGalley UK I requested a immediately and it went straight to the top of my to be read pile
The novel full of a story of a group of boys and the occasional girl who belong to a church summer club run by a Chainsmoking nun who loves to read crime novels it’s set in the 80s and also during the war it’s a delightful story full of friendship, childhood mostly positive although as a trickle of Jeopardy in the book to balance the story out nicely
One of the reasons I love this book so much is that it showed me little glimpses is back into my own childhood, fishfinger sandwiches for tea ,reading Winnie the Pooh and its original form ,chopper bicycles ( I never had one sadly but I did have a molten mini ), church summer clubs we weren’t religious, but we did go to our Methodist club in the Village where my school was for a few summers when I was about the same “ age as these boys
Very quickly I realised that this book is going to be lovely. I’m underlining sentences and savouring the language and the emotions which feel true and unforced. I love the photographs of historical letters and posters which appear throughout the novel and in the early copy that I read on Kindle which was well formatted and readable which is something that doesn’t always happen in the books that I read from NetGalley prior to publication
Set the early 80s which was exactly when I was the age of these small boys. I’d rather love this as I could imagine myself at the same age very easily.
Another section was set during World War II and is told in the form of diary excerpts written by a teenage boy
The author has the ability to perfectly describe the details in peoples characters that make them identifiably them. Matt Coyne is now going to be one of my favourite authors . I suspect it’s always difficult writing the second book when Frank and Red was so perfect and this book is entirely It’s equal equally ,perfect a beautiful book full of heart and emotion. I loved it and will be thoroughly recommending it to anyone who likes character based novels particularly like me anyone who enjoys reading stories about groups of friends.
I read early copy of the novel on NetGalley UK in return for an honest review the book is published in the UK on the 27th of August 2026 by headline books
This review will appear on NetGalley UK, StoryGraph, Goodreads, and my book blog bionicSarahSbooks.wordpress.com. After publication would also appear on Amazon and Waterstones.
I absolutely adored Frank and Red the authors last novel so when this book arrived on NetGalley UK I requested a immediately and it went straight to the top of my to be read pile
The novel full of a story of a group of boys and the occasional girl who belong to a church summer club run by a Chainsmoking nun who loves to read crime novels it’s set in the 80s and also during the war it’s a delightful story full of friendship, childhood mostly positive although as a trickle of Jeopardy in the book to balance the story out nicely
One of the reasons I love this book so much is that it showed me little glimpses is back into my own childhood, fishfinger sandwiches for tea ,reading Winnie the Pooh and its original form ,chopper bicycles ( I never had one sadly but I did have a molten mini ), church summer clubs we weren’t religious, but we did go to our Methodist club in the Village where my school was for a few summers when I was about the same “ age as these boys
Very quickly I realised that this book is going to be lovely. I’m underlining sentences and savouring the language and the emotions which feel true and unforced. I love the photographs of historical letters and posters which appear throughout the novel and in the early copy that I read on Kindle which was well formatted and readable which is something that doesn’t always happen in the books that I read from NetGalley prior to publication
Set the early 80s which was exactly when I was the age of these small boys. I’d rather love this as I could imagine myself at the same age very easily.
Another section was set during World War II and is told in the form of diary excerpts written by a teenage boy
The author has the ability to perfectly describe the details in peoples characters that make them identifiably them. Matt Coyne is now going to be one of my favourite authors . I suspect it’s always difficult writing the second book when Frank and Red was so perfect and this book is entirely It’s equal equally ,perfect a beautiful book full of heart and emotion. I loved it and will be thoroughly recommending it to anyone who likes character based novels particularly like me anyone who enjoys reading stories about groups of friends.
I read early copy of the novel on NetGalley UK in return for an honest review the book is published in the UK on the 27th of August 2026 by headline books
This review will appear on NetGalley UK, StoryGraph, Goodreads, and my book blog bionicSarahSbooks.wordpress.com. After publication would also appear on Amazon and Waterstones.
June 14, 2026
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"Bennett had started to roll. 'Oh fuck,' Kenny said simply. Sister Francis didn't even bother to correct his language. We were all now too transfixed by the sight of the boy on the purple Raleigh Chopper, dressed as a Hell's Angel from the neck up and a wicket keeper from the neck down, as he quickly picked up speed. He was off."
I don't even know where to start, I knew it was going to great, (I mean I'm still not over Frank and Red and I finished that 2 years ago )), but The Trouble With
Sister Francis surpassed my already high expectations.
I laughed, I cried, I cheered, 1 gasped and I swore at times. @manversusbaby creates a story that you live with the characters, they become friends, you champion them and they stay with you, it's something really special and he makes it look effortless, it's a little piece of magic.
Set in the early 80s, it's a real feel good adventure that needs to be experienced by every reader this summer, there aren't enough stars for how much I loved it and I feel so lucky to have read it early. I'll tuck Lucy, Reggie, Rich, Kenny, Bennet and Stan into that little corner of my heart right next to Frank and Red who are still living there rent free 🥰🥰
Thank you @manversusbaby @netgalley @headlinebooks @headlinebooks for the advanced copy
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She's sixty, sweary, drives like a lunatic and smokes like a stacked chimney . . . and she runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with little to do but get up to no good. After a run-in with local bullies, they discover the crumbling, forgotten club and find themselves in the company of the most remarkable person they will ever meet.
Set against early 1980s Britain, THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS is a funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking story of unlikely heroes, quiet rebellions, fierce loyalty and unexpected hope.
And at the centre of it all lies a long-forgotten journal that might just change everything.
"Bennett had started to roll. 'Oh fuck,' Kenny said simply. Sister Francis didn't even bother to correct his language. We were all now too transfixed by the sight of the boy on the purple Raleigh Chopper, dressed as a Hell's Angel from the neck up and a wicket keeper from the neck down, as he quickly picked up speed. He was off."
I don't even know where to start, I knew it was going to great, (I mean I'm still not over Frank and Red and I finished that 2 years ago )), but The Trouble With
Sister Francis surpassed my already high expectations.
I laughed, I cried, I cheered, 1 gasped and I swore at times. @manversusbaby creates a story that you live with the characters, they become friends, you champion them and they stay with you, it's something really special and he makes it look effortless, it's a little piece of magic.
Set in the early 80s, it's a real feel good adventure that needs to be experienced by every reader this summer, there aren't enough stars for how much I loved it and I feel so lucky to have read it early. I'll tuck Lucy, Reggie, Rich, Kenny, Bennet and Stan into that little corner of my heart right next to Frank and Red who are still living there rent free 🥰🥰
Thank you @manversusbaby @netgalley @headlinebooks @headlinebooks for the advanced copy
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She's sixty, sweary, drives like a lunatic and smokes like a stacked chimney . . . and she runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with little to do but get up to no good. After a run-in with local bullies, they discover the crumbling, forgotten club and find themselves in the company of the most remarkable person they will ever meet.
Set against early 1980s Britain, THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS is a funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking story of unlikely heroes, quiet rebellions, fierce loyalty and unexpected hope.
And at the centre of it all lies a long-forgotten journal that might just change everything.
August 9, 2026
Sister Francis is an unlikely nun. She's sixty, sweary, drives like a lunatic and smokes like a stacked chimney . . . and she runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club. Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with little to do but get up to no good. After a run-in with local bullies, they discover the crumbling, forgotten club and find themselves in the company of the most remarkable person they will ever meet. And at the centre of it all lies a long-forgotten journal that might just change everything.
Without going any further I’ll going to call it, this is WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, one of my books of the year and an all time favourite too - honestly you don’t need to read the rest, just know you need this book!
I don’t want to give anything away in this review as it’s a book you really need to go in blind with, letting the story completely absorb you. It is an emotional rollercoaster and it will make you smile, make you scowl, make you cry and oh my god will it make you laugh! I defy anyone to not enjoy Coyne’s humorous quips throughout, from a child’s mistake with the word ‘vulgar’ to the memorable adages such as “money doesn’t grow on trees” that we all grew up hearing.
And oh the nostalgia, this book took me back to my childhood so much, the references to Wham bars, Saturday night family TV favourites and Spot The Ball to name just a few points of interest that brought back some very happy memories indeed. I also couldn’t resist smiling at the reference to Llandudno, somewhere I live close to! Coyne’s ability to convey in his writing the emotional pull of years gone by is flawless, I was completely engrossed by every single word.
I could’ve quite easily finished this in one sitting but I stopped myself as it was just so good that I wanted to savour every single page. When I turned the very last page I was left with that satisfying, warm fuzzy feeling you get when a book is just that good, I honestly hugged this book tight, I loved it that much! This story will stay with me forever and I know it will be reread several times as years go by, a timeless classic for sure. Matt, thank you so much for introducing us to some of the most fabulous characters and taking us on this journey with you.
When this book is released, please go out and buy it, I guarantee that you won’t regret it. Even if it’s just for lines like this: “The man was born with a stick so far up his arse, he is, to all intents and purposes, a tree”
Without going any further I’ll going to call it, this is WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, one of my books of the year and an all time favourite too - honestly you don’t need to read the rest, just know you need this book!
I don’t want to give anything away in this review as it’s a book you really need to go in blind with, letting the story completely absorb you. It is an emotional rollercoaster and it will make you smile, make you scowl, make you cry and oh my god will it make you laugh! I defy anyone to not enjoy Coyne’s humorous quips throughout, from a child’s mistake with the word ‘vulgar’ to the memorable adages such as “money doesn’t grow on trees” that we all grew up hearing.
And oh the nostalgia, this book took me back to my childhood so much, the references to Wham bars, Saturday night family TV favourites and Spot The Ball to name just a few points of interest that brought back some very happy memories indeed. I also couldn’t resist smiling at the reference to Llandudno, somewhere I live close to! Coyne’s ability to convey in his writing the emotional pull of years gone by is flawless, I was completely engrossed by every single word.
I could’ve quite easily finished this in one sitting but I stopped myself as it was just so good that I wanted to savour every single page. When I turned the very last page I was left with that satisfying, warm fuzzy feeling you get when a book is just that good, I honestly hugged this book tight, I loved it that much! This story will stay with me forever and I know it will be reread several times as years go by, a timeless classic for sure. Matt, thank you so much for introducing us to some of the most fabulous characters and taking us on this journey with you.
When this book is released, please go out and buy it, I guarantee that you won’t regret it. Even if it’s just for lines like this: “The man was born with a stick so far up his arse, he is, to all intents and purposes, a tree”
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When this book landed in my inbox it filled me with two emotions, one of complete excitement but also one of trepidation but all boiling down to one reason.... I felt such a connection with Matt Coyne's previous novel Frank & Red, a connection that to this day still feels palpable, I was slightly anxious that it wouldn't live up to what I now wanted, what I wanted to feel. Within the very first chapter that anxiety vanished entirely!
Matt has this marvellous way of bringing the reader into the pages, making you feel like your walking alongside the characters. His writing style seems to have this pull that I've never experienced before. The characters feel alive, within touching distance and the locations are no different. I can so clearly visualise the roads, the buildings and the scenery.
I'm not going to go into much detail as regards to the storyline as this is a book that MUST be read and I don't want to give even the tiniest spoiler, just know that if you love novels that sit in your brain, in your heart and your belly for days, weeks and even months (or in my case years) afterwards, this is the book you need to read.
Sister Francis is a nun I'd love to befriend! A bit foul mouthed with a cigarette always to hand, drives like a lunatic and is friends with the local mob boss but who loves deeply for those she chooses to, even though she wouldn't admit it!
Told over dual timelines of 1980' and WWII, this is a tale that had me laughing out loud, reminiscing about childhoods of playing out, scraped knees and youth clubs but also wanting to stand beside Sister Francis and fight alongside her, in the past and the present.
Heartwarming, heartbreaking, relatable and completely unputdownable, this will definitely sit in my brain for a long while and as it sits there I will be shouting from the rooftops recommending it to everyone!
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline, Wildfire for the ARC.
Matt has this marvellous way of bringing the reader into the pages, making you feel like your walking alongside the characters. His writing style seems to have this pull that I've never experienced before. The characters feel alive, within touching distance and the locations are no different. I can so clearly visualise the roads, the buildings and the scenery.
I'm not going to go into much detail as regards to the storyline as this is a book that MUST be read and I don't want to give even the tiniest spoiler, just know that if you love novels that sit in your brain, in your heart and your belly for days, weeks and even months (or in my case years) afterwards, this is the book you need to read.
Sister Francis is a nun I'd love to befriend! A bit foul mouthed with a cigarette always to hand, drives like a lunatic and is friends with the local mob boss but who loves deeply for those she chooses to, even though she wouldn't admit it!
Told over dual timelines of 1980' and WWII, this is a tale that had me laughing out loud, reminiscing about childhoods of playing out, scraped knees and youth clubs but also wanting to stand beside Sister Francis and fight alongside her, in the past and the present.
Heartwarming, heartbreaking, relatable and completely unputdownable, this will definitely sit in my brain for a long while and as it sits there I will be shouting from the rooftops recommending it to everyone!
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline, Wildfire for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I can say now with total certainty that this is going to be one of my top books of the year. Matt Coyne has come up with another beautiful slice of life, with characters that jump off the page, have you completely rooting for them throughout and with whom I would have been happy to spend far more time.
It’s the summer holidays in the early 1980s and four friends from a council estate in the North of England are trying to find ways to pass their time with no money. To keep them out of trouble they are reluctantly forced to join the Boys Club of a local church, a club which is being relaunched by an eccentric nun called Sister Francis. The story is split between the boys and the club, threatened for closure again by an unimpressed priest, and a diary they discover from an evacuee who was there when the club was first launched in 1940.
In many ways it’s a gentle story of uncovering the past and people’s secrets, but the beauty of it is in the characters. Sister Francis is wonderful but at the heart of the book are the four boys and their friendship despite their differences, plus their fear of what will happen to it when they split between the local comprehensive and grammar school after the holidays. The setting of the early 80s is perfectly done (I was about their age at the time), as is the way the children think and act and the power of friendship at that age. It’s extremely funny (particularly Bennett learning to ride his ever-present bike, and everything about Stan) and heartbreaking and pretty much perfect.
I loved Frank and Red, Coyne’s debut novel, and when a debut is that good, the follow up can sometimes be a bit of a disappointment but that is very much not the case here. Coyne is a wonderful writer, a joy to read, and I can’t wait to see what he does next.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
It’s the summer holidays in the early 1980s and four friends from a council estate in the North of England are trying to find ways to pass their time with no money. To keep them out of trouble they are reluctantly forced to join the Boys Club of a local church, a club which is being relaunched by an eccentric nun called Sister Francis. The story is split between the boys and the club, threatened for closure again by an unimpressed priest, and a diary they discover from an evacuee who was there when the club was first launched in 1940.
In many ways it’s a gentle story of uncovering the past and people’s secrets, but the beauty of it is in the characters. Sister Francis is wonderful but at the heart of the book are the four boys and their friendship despite their differences, plus their fear of what will happen to it when they split between the local comprehensive and grammar school after the holidays. The setting of the early 80s is perfectly done (I was about their age at the time), as is the way the children think and act and the power of friendship at that age. It’s extremely funny (particularly Bennett learning to ride his ever-present bike, and everything about Stan) and heartbreaking and pretty much perfect.
I loved Frank and Red, Coyne’s debut novel, and when a debut is that good, the follow up can sometimes be a bit of a disappointment but that is very much not the case here. Coyne is a wonderful writer, a joy to read, and I can’t wait to see what he does next.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Trouble with Sister Francis
By Matt Coyne
Published by Headline Publishing Group
Wow! Another brilliant and hilarious story from the author of Frank and Red!
Matt Coyne has created the most heartwarming and relatable characters who tell the stories of growing up in their teenage years through the common ground of the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
If you too were brought up in Britain in the early 1980’s you will love everything about this story;
playing / hanging out on the rec,
avoiding the local bullies, (if only!)
telling fibs left right & centre to protect your mates (& your embarrassment)
doing as you were told (because it only got back to your parents thanks to the local gossips!)
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with nothing to do but get up to no good. Messing around on the estate only gets them into more trouble with the local bullies and their families.
Until they discover the derelict and forgotten club in the church yard and the company of the most remarkable and loyal person they will ever meet.
Meet Sister Francis an unlikely nun.
A sweary, sixty something,
who drives like a lunatic,
smokes like a chimney and
runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Growing up in early 1980s Britain, THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS is a beautifully written story that will make you laugh and cry.
Coyne has written a heartwarming story of a bunch of unlikely heroes whose quiet rebellions and fierce loyalty provides them with “a place to go”.
As chapters unfold, characters grow and a combined unexpected hope is revealed.
It will also break your heart as a long-forgotten journal is shared to the reader that will reveal, connect and change everything you initially thought.
Joanne Bardgett - teacher of littlies, lover of Children’s literature.
#Netgallery
By Matt Coyne
Published by Headline Publishing Group
Wow! Another brilliant and hilarious story from the author of Frank and Red!
Matt Coyne has created the most heartwarming and relatable characters who tell the stories of growing up in their teenage years through the common ground of the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
If you too were brought up in Britain in the early 1980’s you will love everything about this story;
playing / hanging out on the rec,
avoiding the local bullies, (if only!)
telling fibs left right & centre to protect your mates (& your embarrassment)
doing as you were told (because it only got back to your parents thanks to the local gossips!)
Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan are four best friends from the Whittle council estate with nothing to do but get up to no good. Messing around on the estate only gets them into more trouble with the local bullies and their families.
Until they discover the derelict and forgotten club in the church yard and the company of the most remarkable and loyal person they will ever meet.
Meet Sister Francis an unlikely nun.
A sweary, sixty something,
who drives like a lunatic,
smokes like a chimney and
runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club.
Growing up in early 1980s Britain, THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS is a beautifully written story that will make you laugh and cry.
Coyne has written a heartwarming story of a bunch of unlikely heroes whose quiet rebellions and fierce loyalty provides them with “a place to go”.
As chapters unfold, characters grow and a combined unexpected hope is revealed.
It will also break your heart as a long-forgotten journal is shared to the reader that will reveal, connect and change everything you initially thought.
Joanne Bardgett - teacher of littlies, lover of Children’s literature.
#Netgallery
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have read all of Matt Coyne's writing for adult readers and for me this novel surpasses his previous work in terms of its plotting, understated poignancy and maturity of expression.
It takes the form of two intertwined narratives: the first is the story of Richie and his four friends. Narrated by Richie it is set in the early 1980s during the summer when primary school ends for the four boys and they face a shift, which in some ways signals the end of childhood as they move to new different schools and new relationships. Embedded within this narrative is the story of Reggie, who was evacuated from London during the war and whose journal is found and read by Richie.
So it is in part a coming of age story showing with the two boys, Richie and Reggie, both facing change, at different stages of life and in different decades. It is also the story of an incorrigible nun, Sister Francis (who incidentally gives us a definition of 'incorrigible' in the novel) and her reinvention of the boys' 'Dead Dads' Club, previously attended by Reggie in the 40s and now by the fours boys in the 80s. These three elements are skillfully and movingly woven together at the end of the story.
It is also a tale of love and loss, and the losses in the novel are huge, but are dealt with lightly and are all the more more poignant for that. There is some of the customary Coyne humour, and a pleasing 'little person against authority' theme, but what lingers in the mind is the sense of loss, the inevitability of time passing and the changes it brings. Love is persistent, it can be found again, but rarely in the same form.
I think anyone who loved Frank and Red with also love this book along with readers new to Coyne's work.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy.
It takes the form of two intertwined narratives: the first is the story of Richie and his four friends. Narrated by Richie it is set in the early 1980s during the summer when primary school ends for the four boys and they face a shift, which in some ways signals the end of childhood as they move to new different schools and new relationships. Embedded within this narrative is the story of Reggie, who was evacuated from London during the war and whose journal is found and read by Richie.
So it is in part a coming of age story showing with the two boys, Richie and Reggie, both facing change, at different stages of life and in different decades. It is also the story of an incorrigible nun, Sister Francis (who incidentally gives us a definition of 'incorrigible' in the novel) and her reinvention of the boys' 'Dead Dads' Club, previously attended by Reggie in the 40s and now by the fours boys in the 80s. These three elements are skillfully and movingly woven together at the end of the story.
It is also a tale of love and loss, and the losses in the novel are huge, but are dealt with lightly and are all the more more poignant for that. There is some of the customary Coyne humour, and a pleasing 'little person against authority' theme, but what lingers in the mind is the sense of loss, the inevitability of time passing and the changes it brings. Love is persistent, it can be found again, but rarely in the same form.
I think anyone who loved Frank and Red with also love this book along with readers new to Coyne's work.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 rounded up
Matt Coyne has me chuckling from the start, that’s an image and a half!
Allow me to introduce you to Sister Francis, once met, never forgotten. She drives an ancient van with panache, smokes like a chimney, takes no prisoners and is given to the odd swear word when provoked. Yes, that will be you, Father Sheridan. She’s runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club for years, but it’s elapsed of late and now she wants to revive it.
Richard Ellison and his best mates Stan, Kenny and Bennett live on the Whittle estate in Sheffield and have little to keep them occupied. After a run in with a bunch of local bullies, they get to meet the inimitable Sister Francis and the rest would be telling.
The story is told via Richie in the 1980’s and a long lost journal from World War Two.
This is another highly entertaining, beautifully written novel from Matt Coyne. He has quite a way with words, creating characters that spring from the pages in vivid technicolour and the settings are equally easy to picture especially the dilapidated boys club. Sister Francis is absolutely brilliant and an unforgettable character, as are the four boys who are all likeable in different ways. The dialogue is fantastic and there are numerous occasions where I laugh but also there are moments of sadness but the overall emotion is of an uplifting, heartwarming tale which ends with a cracking joke!
Overall, this is one I can very easily recommend. I think the author has written another best seller.
P.S. Thank you, Matt for Mr Gillott- you rarely see that name in any literature and that just happens to be my maiden name which makes my father, Mr Gillott!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Headline/Wildfire for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Matt Coyne has me chuckling from the start, that’s an image and a half!
Allow me to introduce you to Sister Francis, once met, never forgotten. She drives an ancient van with panache, smokes like a chimney, takes no prisoners and is given to the odd swear word when provoked. Yes, that will be you, Father Sheridan. She’s runs the Blessed Assumption Boys Club for years, but it’s elapsed of late and now she wants to revive it.
Richard Ellison and his best mates Stan, Kenny and Bennett live on the Whittle estate in Sheffield and have little to keep them occupied. After a run in with a bunch of local bullies, they get to meet the inimitable Sister Francis and the rest would be telling.
The story is told via Richie in the 1980’s and a long lost journal from World War Two.
This is another highly entertaining, beautifully written novel from Matt Coyne. He has quite a way with words, creating characters that spring from the pages in vivid technicolour and the settings are equally easy to picture especially the dilapidated boys club. Sister Francis is absolutely brilliant and an unforgettable character, as are the four boys who are all likeable in different ways. The dialogue is fantastic and there are numerous occasions where I laugh but also there are moments of sadness but the overall emotion is of an uplifting, heartwarming tale which ends with a cracking joke!
Overall, this is one I can very easily recommend. I think the author has written another best seller.
P.S. Thank you, Matt for Mr Gillott- you rarely see that name in any literature and that just happens to be my maiden name which makes my father, Mr Gillott!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Headline/Wildfire for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*4.5 stars*
Told across two timelines - WWII, and the 1980’s, “The Trouble with Sister Francis” truly has that major feel- good factor.
Sister Francis isn’t like any nun I’ve ever met, (and I’ve met and been taught by a good few)! She swears, smokes, drives like a bat out of hell, but she’s amazing!
11 year olds, Rich and his friends, Kenny, Bennett and Stan, are facing a summer without very much to do. There isn’t much money to go around, so they’re pretty much stuck where they are. That is until Sister Francis turns up and announces that she’s reopening the Blessed Assumption Boys Club that ran for many years. The boys aren’t interested at first, it sounds boring and besides there’s bible study included, and they’re definitely not up for that!
However, Sister Francis is very persuasive, and after helping to spruce the place up, the boys begin to enjoy it, and it becomes their special ‘go to’ place.
Gosh, this is a delightful read, set in a time before the advent of technology, before kids were glued to one screen or another. It’s a joy to see how relationships develop within this little group, and also with Sister Francis.
I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, but overall, I’ve had such a fun time with this one. Following his success with ‘Frank and Red’, this is most certainly another winner for author Matt Coyne!
BTW, loved the joke in the acknowledgements Mr Coyne!
*Many thanks to the publisher for my ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
Told across two timelines - WWII, and the 1980’s, “The Trouble with Sister Francis” truly has that major feel- good factor.
Sister Francis isn’t like any nun I’ve ever met, (and I’ve met and been taught by a good few)! She swears, smokes, drives like a bat out of hell, but she’s amazing!
11 year olds, Rich and his friends, Kenny, Bennett and Stan, are facing a summer without very much to do. There isn’t much money to go around, so they’re pretty much stuck where they are. That is until Sister Francis turns up and announces that she’s reopening the Blessed Assumption Boys Club that ran for many years. The boys aren’t interested at first, it sounds boring and besides there’s bible study included, and they’re definitely not up for that!
However, Sister Francis is very persuasive, and after helping to spruce the place up, the boys begin to enjoy it, and it becomes their special ‘go to’ place.
Gosh, this is a delightful read, set in a time before the advent of technology, before kids were glued to one screen or another. It’s a joy to see how relationships develop within this little group, and also with Sister Francis.
I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, but overall, I’ve had such a fun time with this one. Following his success with ‘Frank and Red’, this is most certainly another winner for author Matt Coyne!
BTW, loved the joke in the acknowledgements Mr Coyne!
*Many thanks to the publisher for my ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Trouble with Sister Francis by Matt Coyne is a fantastic novel that perfectly blends humour, heart, and nostalgia. What I loved most was the dual narrative, told through Richie’s perspective in 1980s Sheffield and the diary entries of Reggie, an evacuee in WWII, which gradually reveal secrets from the past. The two voices are distinct and engaging, and I found myself equally invested in both stories.
Reggie’s diary adds an intriguing layer of mystery and emotion, slowly uncovering events that connect beautifully with Richie’s story. Matt Coyne does an excellent job of weaving the two narratives together, keeping the reader eager to discover how everything fits together.
Richie, along with his friends Bennett, Kenny, and Stan, is a wonderfully relatable character, and their adventures at the Blessed Assumption Boys Club are full of warmth, laughter, and genuine friendship. At the centre of it all is Sister Francis, whose compassion, determination, and unique approach to helping others make her impossible not to love.
This is a touching and uplifting story about friendship, community, family, and the lasting impact one remarkable person can have on so many lives. With memorable characters, plenty of humour, and an emotional payoff that feels truly earned, I could not stop crying at the end. This book comes highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.
Reggie’s diary adds an intriguing layer of mystery and emotion, slowly uncovering events that connect beautifully with Richie’s story. Matt Coyne does an excellent job of weaving the two narratives together, keeping the reader eager to discover how everything fits together.
Richie, along with his friends Bennett, Kenny, and Stan, is a wonderfully relatable character, and their adventures at the Blessed Assumption Boys Club are full of warmth, laughter, and genuine friendship. At the centre of it all is Sister Francis, whose compassion, determination, and unique approach to helping others make her impossible not to love.
This is a touching and uplifting story about friendship, community, family, and the lasting impact one remarkable person can have on so many lives. With memorable characters, plenty of humour, and an emotional payoff that feels truly earned, I could not stop crying at the end. This book comes highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.
June 28, 2026
💒 featuring the nun you will never forget 💒
Matt Coyne has done it again! The Trouble with Sister Francis is a wonderfully warm, funny and emotional story that completely drew me in.
From the first page, I was transported to an early 1980s council estate, where four inseparable boys spend their days getting into mischief and trying to navigate a world that often feels bigger and harsher than they are. At the centre of it all is Sister Francis, a wonderfully unconventional nun who smokes, swears, drives far too fast and, quite frankly, steals every scene she’s in.
What begins as a nostalgic coming of age story soon becomes something much deeper. Through Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan, Matt Coyne captures the joys, fears and fierce loyalties of childhood with remarkable authenticity. Their friendship feels genuine and heartfelt, bringing back memories of a time when adventures happened outdoors and friendships were everything.
Matt Coyne balances humour and heartbreak beautifully, creating a story full of laughter, nostalgia and genuine emotion. Sister Francis is an unforgettable character, and the sense of community, hope and kindness running throughout the novel makes it all the more special.
This is one of those books that makes you laugh, cry and smile in equal measure. A heartfelt, uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable read. Another winner from Matt Coyne and one I would highly recommend.
Matt Coyne has done it again! The Trouble with Sister Francis is a wonderfully warm, funny and emotional story that completely drew me in.
From the first page, I was transported to an early 1980s council estate, where four inseparable boys spend their days getting into mischief and trying to navigate a world that often feels bigger and harsher than they are. At the centre of it all is Sister Francis, a wonderfully unconventional nun who smokes, swears, drives far too fast and, quite frankly, steals every scene she’s in.
What begins as a nostalgic coming of age story soon becomes something much deeper. Through Richie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan, Matt Coyne captures the joys, fears and fierce loyalties of childhood with remarkable authenticity. Their friendship feels genuine and heartfelt, bringing back memories of a time when adventures happened outdoors and friendships were everything.
Matt Coyne balances humour and heartbreak beautifully, creating a story full of laughter, nostalgia and genuine emotion. Sister Francis is an unforgettable character, and the sense of community, hope and kindness running throughout the novel makes it all the more special.
This is one of those books that makes you laugh, cry and smile in equal measure. A heartfelt, uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable read. Another winner from Matt Coyne and one I would highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a fantastic book. I loved Frank and Red and I wondered how the author could match it. No worries, he did, I loved it. Set in Sheffield, North Yorkshire in the 1980’s with flashbacks to the WWII years courtesy of The Journal of Reginald R. Hartfeld 1938-1941. Reginald was an evacuee sent away from his family in London to avoid the bombings. This thread of the story was very emotional and I was so invested in his story.
Briefly, back to the present (1980’s) where 11 year old boys, Kenny, Bennett, Stan, and Richie are always looking for things to keep themselves occupied. When they see a flyer for a boys club they go along and soon the irrepressible Sister Francis has them cleaning and clearing the clubhouse ahead of reopening the Blessed Assumption Boys Club. However, not everybody is happy to see the club resurrected.
This book is absolutely choc full of amazing characters. All the kids are brilliant, but I had a bit of a soft spot for Richie. As for Sister Francis, a heavy smoking, slightly sweary nun in her 60s with a pet Alsatian dog and a decrepit old van she was just perfect. This is definitely in my top three reads of the year. It’s just a fabulous read, which deals with some quite difficult issues but sympathetically. Heartwarming, nostalgic, quirky, uplifting; I could use all the adjectives and never quite say enough. My emotions were all over the place having finished it. Highly recommended.
Briefly, back to the present (1980’s) where 11 year old boys, Kenny, Bennett, Stan, and Richie are always looking for things to keep themselves occupied. When they see a flyer for a boys club they go along and soon the irrepressible Sister Francis has them cleaning and clearing the clubhouse ahead of reopening the Blessed Assumption Boys Club. However, not everybody is happy to see the club resurrected.
This book is absolutely choc full of amazing characters. All the kids are brilliant, but I had a bit of a soft spot for Richie. As for Sister Francis, a heavy smoking, slightly sweary nun in her 60s with a pet Alsatian dog and a decrepit old van she was just perfect. This is definitely in my top three reads of the year. It’s just a fabulous read, which deals with some quite difficult issues but sympathetically. Heartwarming, nostalgic, quirky, uplifting; I could use all the adjectives and never quite say enough. My emotions were all over the place having finished it. Highly recommended.
June 30, 2026
There is zero reason to worry about any ‘second album syndrome’ with Matt’s second adult novel because this was absolute perfection.
I laughed my socks off while reading ‘Frank & Red’ and quite possibly ‘The Trouble with Sister Francis’ is even funnier. I’d recognise Matt’s humour anywhere now and it’s right up my street. I literally laughed out so so many times at this novel. The dialogue and jokes were hilarious.
Whilst the books are completely different in every way, if you enjoyed the themes of ‘The List of Suspicious Things’ by Jennie Godfrey, you’ll love this too. The childhood ‘ride or die’ friendships, the familiar people within their community - the good, the bad and the ugly.
This story developed like a TV sitcom in my mind whilst I was reading. Matt has perfectly crafted such a familiar friendship group in these boys and I could really vision these characters and hear their dialogue. It’s brilliant storytelling and one I absolutely adored.
The storyline itself has a real mix of themes. There’s a near-teenage all-boy friendship group finding their way through life despite the cruelties already thrown at them (grief, illness and unstable homes); an unwinding love story and a mysterious diary within the dual timeline; along with a ton of humour, lots of heart and characters you won’t find any to leave.
Sister Francis is almost a secondary character for much of the story although she is ever present - with her trusty dog and cigarette hanging from her mouth! I really enjoyed her character arc and she was completely worthy of the book title!
Bravo Matt. Today, the world needs humour more than ever, and this book packs it in along with lots of love. 5 stars from me. You smashed it.
I laughed my socks off while reading ‘Frank & Red’ and quite possibly ‘The Trouble with Sister Francis’ is even funnier. I’d recognise Matt’s humour anywhere now and it’s right up my street. I literally laughed out so so many times at this novel. The dialogue and jokes were hilarious.
Whilst the books are completely different in every way, if you enjoyed the themes of ‘The List of Suspicious Things’ by Jennie Godfrey, you’ll love this too. The childhood ‘ride or die’ friendships, the familiar people within their community - the good, the bad and the ugly.
This story developed like a TV sitcom in my mind whilst I was reading. Matt has perfectly crafted such a familiar friendship group in these boys and I could really vision these characters and hear their dialogue. It’s brilliant storytelling and one I absolutely adored.
The storyline itself has a real mix of themes. There’s a near-teenage all-boy friendship group finding their way through life despite the cruelties already thrown at them (grief, illness and unstable homes); an unwinding love story and a mysterious diary within the dual timeline; along with a ton of humour, lots of heart and characters you won’t find any to leave.
Sister Francis is almost a secondary character for much of the story although she is ever present - with her trusty dog and cigarette hanging from her mouth! I really enjoyed her character arc and she was completely worthy of the book title!
Bravo Matt. Today, the world needs humour more than ever, and this book packs it in along with lots of love. 5 stars from me. You smashed it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a lovely story. Sister Francis is a nun but she smokes and her language can be a little flowery but it works somehow within the story. The book goes between two eras and does this very well. Sister Francis resurrects the Blessed Assumption Boys Club as she realises that this is needed in an area in Sheffield which is quite deprived. On her travels around the area putting up flyers for the Club she meets Richie and his three best friends who are looking for mischief and do get into some. The friends make a little money and as they are congratulating themselves they are set upon by some bullies who take the money they made. This makes them think about going to the Club to keep them off the streets and away from the bullies. The 1980’s segment of the book is told by Ritchie from a journal he found from World War II. They arrive at the Club and realise that it definitely needs a lot of work and Sister Francis soon gets them organised. They make the Club a place to go to and enjoy. The story goes from strength to strength and is a delightful read. It was a treat to read how teenage boys and a nun can get on together is a special way. A lovely read
June 28, 2026
Oh this was absolutely wonderful 🥹 as soon as I saw that Matt Coyne had a new book being published, I was so excited, I adored Frank & Red and Matt didn’t disappoint with The Trouble With Sister Francis. I devoured this over two days, I couldn’t put it down.
There is something fantastic about Matt’s writing. It immediately pulls you in and you become so engrossed in a wonderful story with wonderful characters. It’s such a great reading experience and I feel so lucky to be able to read this before publication!
Sister Francis is truly an unforgettable character, I loved getting to know her throughout. The four boys are so likeable too and it was great reading about their friendship and sticking together, their different personalities just bounced off one another. I love the community and kindness that came from the story, it’s one of those books that will always stay with you.
The journal entries throughout the book was so intriguing and I was so eager to discover how this connected and how everything just falls into place.
Matt has written an incredible uplifting story with humour, heartbreak, friendship and community. I absolutely adored it 🥹🩵
There is something fantastic about Matt’s writing. It immediately pulls you in and you become so engrossed in a wonderful story with wonderful characters. It’s such a great reading experience and I feel so lucky to be able to read this before publication!
Sister Francis is truly an unforgettable character, I loved getting to know her throughout. The four boys are so likeable too and it was great reading about their friendship and sticking together, their different personalities just bounced off one another. I love the community and kindness that came from the story, it’s one of those books that will always stay with you.
The journal entries throughout the book was so intriguing and I was so eager to discover how this connected and how everything just falls into place.
Matt has written an incredible uplifting story with humour, heartbreak, friendship and community. I absolutely adored it 🥹🩵
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‘The Trouble With Sister Francis’, by Matt Coyne, is a truly memorable portrayal of the relationship of close friends and shared adventures of childhood that tend to leave a lasting impact throughout later lives.
Richie the narrator tells the story of the events that occurred during that last summer spent together before starting secondary education. It seemed inevitable and kind of sad even then that people would lose touch as the group split to attend different schools.
As well as a vivid description of life in the eighties,the discovery of a journal from around the forties makes for a compelling intertwining tale about trying to find joy through very difficult and challenging times.
The almost routine meet-ups by the ‘Kings of the playground’,are dramatically altered for good by the actions of some bullies and then the impactful appearance of a gruff nun.
Their choice of joining ‘The Dead Dad’s Club’,might never have seemed in the first instance as the greatest option for some summertime entertainment,but then it’s difficult to predict how things might turn out in the end!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Headline Books , for an Advance Readers Copy for review.
Richie the narrator tells the story of the events that occurred during that last summer spent together before starting secondary education. It seemed inevitable and kind of sad even then that people would lose touch as the group split to attend different schools.
As well as a vivid description of life in the eighties,the discovery of a journal from around the forties makes for a compelling intertwining tale about trying to find joy through very difficult and challenging times.
The almost routine meet-ups by the ‘Kings of the playground’,are dramatically altered for good by the actions of some bullies and then the impactful appearance of a gruff nun.
Their choice of joining ‘The Dead Dad’s Club’,might never have seemed in the first instance as the greatest option for some summertime entertainment,but then it’s difficult to predict how things might turn out in the end!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Headline Books , for an Advance Readers Copy for review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for the advance copy.
This was such an enjoyable, nostalgic read. Growing up in the ’80s, church youth groups and long, unstructured summer days felt instantly familiar, and the novel captures that very particular British childhood brilliantly.
The dual timeline, told in part through a discovered diary, works really well, gradually revealing the story without ever feeling forced. The group of boys is full of personality, and while I found myself invested in all of them, I couldn’t help feeling they were just one step away from being truly unforgettable. They have the kind of chemistry that I could easily imagine translating to the screen—the right cast could make these characters something really special.
Above all, this is a novel that captures the freedom, friendships and quiet adventures of childhood summers, when you disappeared after breakfast and only came home when it got dark. It’s the perfect summer read if you’re looking for something warm, heartfelt and a little fun.
This was such an enjoyable, nostalgic read. Growing up in the ’80s, church youth groups and long, unstructured summer days felt instantly familiar, and the novel captures that very particular British childhood brilliantly.
The dual timeline, told in part through a discovered diary, works really well, gradually revealing the story without ever feeling forced. The group of boys is full of personality, and while I found myself invested in all of them, I couldn’t help feeling they were just one step away from being truly unforgettable. They have the kind of chemistry that I could easily imagine translating to the screen—the right cast could make these characters something really special.
Above all, this is a novel that captures the freedom, friendships and quiet adventures of childhood summers, when you disappeared after breakfast and only came home when it got dark. It’s the perfect summer read if you’re looking for something warm, heartfelt and a little fun.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
It seems to be my week for fabulous books this week. This is the third great eARC I've read in a row. Matt Coyne could definitely have fallen flat on his face after Frank and Red but if anything he's surpassed it with the wonderful The Trouble with Sister Francis. I was part of the generation between the two in this book. However, it was still so nostalgic for childhood without endless TV and screens. When kids were kids. Coyne doesn't whitewash the darker side of growing up in harsher circumstances such as evacuation during the war or ill treatment from a step parent or older children. I laughed and cried with both generations of boys as they tried to find their way in the world helped - or hindered - by the adults in their lives. The book is beautifully written and just made me want more. Matt Coyne is definitely on my authors to watch out for list.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
July 24, 2026
This is the first book I have read by Matt Coyne and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely read more of his books.
I loved that the story was told by Ritchie and that we also got the story of Reggie after Ritchie found his journal.
Ritchie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan were best friends who hung around the park and the local area. Purely by chance they met Sister Francis when she was putting posters up advertising a boys club in the local church. The boys were reluctant to go at first but ended up helping get the place ready for the clubs relaunch.
The boys club had run many years previously and Ritchie helped Sister Francis sort out lots of stuff from the previous club. He found a journal that had been written by Reggie who had attended the boys club years before.
This is a really lovely story of love, friendship, adversity and community spirit. I really enjoyed it and will recommend it to others.
I loved that the story was told by Ritchie and that we also got the story of Reggie after Ritchie found his journal.
Ritchie, Bennett, Kenny and Stan were best friends who hung around the park and the local area. Purely by chance they met Sister Francis when she was putting posters up advertising a boys club in the local church. The boys were reluctant to go at first but ended up helping get the place ready for the clubs relaunch.
The boys club had run many years previously and Ritchie helped Sister Francis sort out lots of stuff from the previous club. He found a journal that had been written by Reggie who had attended the boys club years before.
This is a really lovely story of love, friendship, adversity and community spirit. I really enjoyed it and will recommend it to others.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I gave Matt Coyne’s previous novel ‘Frank and Red’ 5 stars but ‘The Trouble with Sister Francis’ is even better. First of all, there’s the intriguing plot with the exploits of 4 friends at an ailing church youth club in the 1980s alternating with extracts from a wartime journal written by an evacuee. Gradually we realise how the narrative strands are linked in spite of the 40 year gap between them, our relationship with the past being a key theme of the book.
The author is particularly adept at characterisation and the 4 friends are an absolute delight. It put me in mind of long childhood Summer holidays spent hanging out with mates making our own entertainment. Their early encounters with the chain-smoking, potty mouthed Sister Francis are inauspicious but blossom into a mutually respectful and supportive relationship. There’s lots of humour and then scenes near the end that moved me to tears. A book that makes you laugh and cry, you can’t have a better recommendation than that.
The author is particularly adept at characterisation and the 4 friends are an absolute delight. It put me in mind of long childhood Summer holidays spent hanging out with mates making our own entertainment. Their early encounters with the chain-smoking, potty mouthed Sister Francis are inauspicious but blossom into a mutually respectful and supportive relationship. There’s lots of humour and then scenes near the end that moved me to tears. A book that makes you laugh and cry, you can’t have a better recommendation than that.
July 30, 2026
What a fabulous book. The story starts with four boys, Rich, Stan, Kenny & Bennet, who are friends. With their summer holidays looming they find a flyer for a “boys club” at a local church (or just past it). Sister Francis is the nun who is running the club but she is not your normal nun, she smokes, swears and drives a van which had seen better days.
As the story progresses, you learn more of each child’s life and more of where the “boys club” originated.
For anyone who was a child of the 60’s or 70’s they will see the “boys club” as the youth clubs that were very popular in those years.
The story tells us more of the backstory of each of the boys and also dips into a previous life of a member of the “boys club” through his journal from the First World War.
Without giving any spoilers, this is a wonderful story of growing up in the 70’s and the complicated stories that can be the backbone of anyone’s life.
Fabulous read and very amusing
As the story progresses, you learn more of each child’s life and more of where the “boys club” originated.
For anyone who was a child of the 60’s or 70’s they will see the “boys club” as the youth clubs that were very popular in those years.
The story tells us more of the backstory of each of the boys and also dips into a previous life of a member of the “boys club” through his journal from the First World War.
Without giving any spoilers, this is a wonderful story of growing up in the 70’s and the complicated stories that can be the backbone of anyone’s life.
Fabulous read and very amusing
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️4.5 stars rounded up⭐️
"For her, he was the rarest of things. Not just a friend, but someone who knows you, knows your history and is your friend nonetheless.
They're worth their weight."
Ritchie and his friends are in the summer before high school, when they encounter Sister Francis and her advertisement for the newly resurrected parish boy's club. They've never met anyone like the titular nun and together they rally to save their clubhouse from a pompous priest, whilst relishing the history of the members who went before them.
"The Trouble with Sister Francis" managed to tell the story of multiple friendships in different time periods without veering too heavily into sentimentality. It was warm and funny and had a punchy ending. I found it slow at the start, but once the stage was set, it romped along at a right lick.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
"For her, he was the rarest of things. Not just a friend, but someone who knows you, knows your history and is your friend nonetheless.
They're worth their weight."
Ritchie and his friends are in the summer before high school, when they encounter Sister Francis and her advertisement for the newly resurrected parish boy's club. They've never met anyone like the titular nun and together they rally to save their clubhouse from a pompous priest, whilst relishing the history of the members who went before them.
"The Trouble with Sister Francis" managed to tell the story of multiple friendships in different time periods without veering too heavily into sentimentality. It was warm and funny and had a punchy ending. I found it slow at the start, but once the stage was set, it romped along at a right lick.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Trouble with Sister Francis.
As with the previous book Fred and Red this story is a joyous read. Full of great humour and brilliant characters. Sister Francis is absolutely wonderful as are the four young boys this story revolves around. The humour in the dialogue and the boys escapades provide many laugh out loud moments.
Set in the early ‘80’s with back flashes to the 1940’s these eras come together and tie in beautifully to the story adding to the depth of emotions that flow through the story.
A story that is emotional, uplifting and at times tragic it is one that brought me to tears of laughter and sadness and one I’ll be recommending to everyone.
Mr Coyne your joke at the end had me howling with laughter and I did read all your acknowledgements so thanks to all the wonderful people that get your books out to a very grateful public.
As with the previous book Fred and Red this story is a joyous read. Full of great humour and brilliant characters. Sister Francis is absolutely wonderful as are the four young boys this story revolves around. The humour in the dialogue and the boys escapades provide many laugh out loud moments.
Set in the early ‘80’s with back flashes to the 1940’s these eras come together and tie in beautifully to the story adding to the depth of emotions that flow through the story.
A story that is emotional, uplifting and at times tragic it is one that brought me to tears of laughter and sadness and one I’ll be recommending to everyone.
Mr Coyne your joke at the end had me howling with laughter and I did read all your acknowledgements so thanks to all the wonderful people that get your books out to a very grateful public.
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