The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

If you're a bit of a weirdo you will love Biddy Weir' - Ian Sansom, bestselling author of The Norfolk Mystery

Biddy Weir is a quirky girl.

Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming.

Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world.

All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird . . .

A story of abuse and survival, of falling down and of starting again, and of one woman's battle to learn to love herself for who she is, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is Lesley Allen's startlingly honest debut novel.

PRAISE FOR THE LONELY LIFE OF BIDDY WEIR

"A wonderful debut: poignant, powerful and moving, with ripples of dark humour."
Colin Bateman, author, playwright and screenwriter

"What a big-hearted book this is."
Lucy Caldwell, author and playwright

"I'm a little bit in love with Biddy Weir. In her, Lesley Allen has created a character who is the embodiment of all our adolescent insecurities." Bernie McGill, author of The Butterfly Cabinet

"Where other writers might veer into melodrama, Allen controls the tone with a masterful touch."
Tara West, author of The Upside of Down

"This powerful book... is an uncomfortable, yet ultimately heart-warmingly redemptive read." Sue Leonard, Irish Examiner

"A stonking debut." Marie Louise Muir, BBC Arts Show

"A highly impressive debut novel." Jenny Lee, Irish News

Lesley Allen lives in the seaside town of Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. She is a freelance writer and communications consultant.