Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

The feel-good read of 2023. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary and Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Selected as one of the Independent's 19 debut authors set to make their mark this year 'Gentle, honest and beautifully authentic' Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman 'The very best of feel-good, heartwarming fiction' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You 'Proving there's no age limit on following your heart and finding love! I'm totally #TeamArthurandTeddy' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he's finally ready to come out. Arthur's 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has a secret of his own: he's also gay, and developing serious feelings for his colleague Ben. But Teddy doesn't feel ready to come out yet - especially when Arthur's announcement causes shockwaves in the family. Arthur and Teddy have always been close, and now they must navigate first loves, heartbreak, and finding their place in their community. But can they - and their family - learn to accept who they truly are? 'A warm, uplifting, and emotional read' Justin Myers, author of The Fake Up 'Gentle, honest and beautifully authentic' Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman 'A joyful, big-hearted story about family, friendship and finding your place in the world' Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library Funny, warm ... so, so touching ... Arthur and Teddy will stay with me for a VERY long time' Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author 'A sweet coming out story which sensitively portrays the difficulties and the celebrations of coming out and being true to yourself' Emma Denny, author ofOne Night in Hartswood Readers are LOVING Arthur and Teddy! 'Too often, queer literature is enjoyed only by the LGBT+ community, but this is a novel ready to be loved by the masses.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'd love to have read something like this when I was younger and finding myself.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐