BETH MORREY

Best-selling author, Award-winning TV producer, Podcaster, Dog Lover

Best-selling author, Award-winning TV producer, Podcaster, Dog Lover

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Isabella's Not Dead is published on 19th June 2025 in the UK, and on 26th August 2025 in the US.
UK readers can buy a copy
here. US readers can buy a copy here.


UK readers can buy a copy
here.
US readers can buy a copy here.

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A compelling, thought-provoking, and uplifting platonic love story wrapped in the mystery of one woman's search for the best friend who ghosted her, for fans of Where'd You Go, Bernadette?

Isabella’s NOT dead.

That’s what Gwen tells anyone who asks about the best friend who ghosted them all fifteen years ago. But if Isabella’s not dead, then where is she? And why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her most?

Freshly fifty-three, out of a job and with children who no longer need her, Gwen decides to find out. Setting out to solve the mystery, Gwen embarks on an adventure across the country then across Europe that will test her friendships and her marriage, putting her on a collision course with reluctant acquaintances, a mother-in-law best described as eccentric, and a rabbit hole full of clues.

But Isabella’s not the only one who’s lost.

A tale of deep, frayed friendship, fractured memories, and skewed perspective, Isabella’s Not Dead is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her best friend, and herself.


PRAISE FOR ISABELLA'S NOT DEAD:

‘Beth’s tightly-told tale sneaks up on you then completely grips you. Unputdownable.’ - Mel Giedroyc, The Best Things

‘Smart, funny and life-affirming…A beautifully written, hugely relatable story about friendship, family and finding oneself…Such a sharp eye for the comedy of everyday life... An utter joy!’ - Freya Sampson, The Last Library

‘[An] exuberant, suspenseful, hilarious tale of female friendship and frustration. Isabella’s Not Dead is not only an addictive mystery, it’s also brilliant fun.’ - Jo Harkin, The Pretender

‘Despite my intention of spinning it out, I inhaled this book, it’s so funny and warm and sharp and witty and true.’ - Marianne Levy, Don’t Forget to Scream

‘Absolutely loved this book. A witty, wise and compelling exploration of female friendship. I laughed, I cried, I nearly weed myself.’ - Anna Mazzola, The Book of Secrets

'This isn't about her finding Isabella, it's about finding herself, finding if she still exists… Such a joy to read - funny and clever and charming and captivating.’ - Bethany Clift, Last One at the Party