The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr

Funny, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant, The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard is a story for anyone who doesnt quite fit in and for everyone who chooses not to. Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. 'Wonderful' Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call. Elvira Carr is twenty-seven, neuro-atypical, and has never lived alone. But her father who she suspects was in the secret service is dead, and when her mother has a stroke and is taken into care, Elvira suddenly finds herself home alone. In order to cope, Elvira who knows a lot about biscuits and supermarkets, but not much about life develops Seven Rules for interacting with others. Not even her rules can help her, however, when shes faced with solving a mystery she didnt know existed . . . 'Big-hearted and charming' James Hannah, author of The A to Z of You and Me.