My Favourite Mistake

My favourite mistake is the seventh book by Irish writer, Marian Keyes, in her Walsh Family series. Anna Walsh has been working in New York for many years but she is beginning to think that it is time for a change. During COVID, her relationship with Angelo had finished and she wanted to return home to Ireland, at least for a visit. She worked in New York as a publicity manager for a cosmetic company but it was now time for a change. When the borders reopened Anna resigned from her job and went home.

Eventually she was offered short time work in a small town where her role was to discover why there was vandalism in regard to a new building project and who was behind the discontent. She then discovered that she would be working with Joey Armstrong. This could become complicated as Anna and Joey had history.

As we follow the story of the events occurring in the town we also gradually learn about past events in the lives of Anna and Joey. They are both damaged individuals who are attempting to reclaim their lives, especially as they are growing older. Members of Anna's family also feature prominently throughout the novel.