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Coffee Break with Kathryn Sharman: The Family At No.23

Coffee Break with Kathryn Sharman: The Family At No.23

Update: 2025-09-17
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Kathryn Sharman joins me for the first coffee break of season four to talk about her debut novel The Family at Number 23, a compelling psychological thriller, exploring the complex relationships between the characters Laura and Iris, two friends navigating the challenges of life, motherhood, and the pursuit of status.


Catherine shares her journey of writing this novel, revealing how personal experiences and the intricacies of the housing market shaped her narrative. We discuss the psychological depth of her characters, the unexpected twists that emerged during the writing process, and the fine balance between planning and letting the story unfold organically.


As Iris grapples with feelings of inadequacy and jealousy after her friend Laura's seemingly perfect life, an encounter with an elderly woman leads to a series of morally dubious decisions that spiral out of control.


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Coffee Break with Kathryn Sharman: The Family At No.23

Coffee Break with Kathryn Sharman: The Family At No.23