One Hundred Names - by Cecelia Ahern (Paperback)

About the Book

Internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern's One Hundred Names is the story of secrets, second chances, and the hidden connections that unite our lives a universal tale that will grip you with its emotional power and mesmerize you with its magic.

Scandal has derailed Journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her what is the one story she always wanted to write?

The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office a list of 100 names with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too late.

Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, using her skills and savvy to track down each of the names on the list and uncover their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance's life. . . and starts to understand her own."

Book Synopsis

Internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern's One Hundred Names is the story of secrets, second chances, and the hidden connections that unite our lives--a universal tale that will grip you with its emotional power and mesmerize you with its magic.

Scandal has derailed Journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her--what is the one story she always wanted to write?

The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office--a list of 100 names--with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too late.

Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, using her skills and savvy to track down each of the names on the list and uncover their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance's life. . . and starts to understand her own.

From the Back Cover

Internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern delivers her biggest and most compelling book yet--a tale of secrets, second chances, and the hidden connections that unite our lives

Scandal has derailed journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her, "What is the one story you always wanted to write?"

The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office--a list of one hundred names--with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can ask her friend, it is too late.

Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, tracking down each of the names on the list and uncovering their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance's life . . . and starts to understand her own.

Review Quotes

"Ahern once again spins a charming tale of redemption and romance." - Kirkus Reviews

"A story about hidden links between strangers, unexpected second chances and the transformative power of human connection, Ahern's latest does not disappoint. The lives of the initially unrelated characters slowly weave together as the pages turn, bringing hope to the hearts of readers and tears to their eyes." - Romantic Times (4 Stars)

"This heartwarming tale won't disappoint Ahern's many fans." - Booklist

"The old Ahern magic is still there albeit in a different fashion . . . A heart-warming tale." - Irish Independent

"Cecelia Ahern is queen of the modern fairytale. Ahern has given her readers exactly what they want: love, magic, happy endings. And most of all, hope." - Irish Times

"A strong, original concept . . . An author's core is being unpeeled here, and a sense of a new, more serious Cecelia Ahern emerging. . . . One Hundred Names feels like a milestone in her growth as a writer. She could go anywhere from here." --New Books - New Books (UK)

"Completely gripping." - Essentials

"Cecilia Ahern's many fans know to expect the unexpected from this gifted writer, who manages to surprise us yet again." - Bookreporter.com

"Cecelia Ahern's novels are like a box of emeralds. You can not pick the most beautiful from the lot . . . However, One Hundred Names is so original and inventive, it's the jewel in the crown." - Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife

"Funny and touching--the perfect warm hug." --Woman - Woman (UK)

"Heart-warming . . . Absorbing . . . Escapist." - Belfast Telegraph