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ⓘ About Gill Hornby
While this book paints the picture of affluent and boring lifestyles, it also explores some of the relationships mothers have with their daughters. Just think of mean girls in the motherhood world. Some will act so desperate it will make you cringe while others are so self-centered, they do not think anyone else’s opinion counts. The author throws in some drama and romance that will make you wonder whether we ever really grow up. Racheal is the main character in the story, and through her voice, we learn about her soon to be ex-husband Chris, her friend the social queen, and the new headmaster Tom that Racheal cannot get out of her mind. The Hive is a wickedly funny story that takes an in-depth look at female friendships, and the power plays involved.
All Book Series by Gill Hornby
Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2005
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gill Hornby?
While this book paints the picture of affluent and boring lifestyles, it also explores some of the relationships mothers have with their daughters. Just think of mean girls in the motherhood world. Some will act so desperate it will make you cringe while others are so self-centered, they do not think anyone else’s opinion counts.
Which Gill Hornby series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Who Was... series, the earliest of Gill Hornby's multi-book series: it opens with Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen (2005) and runs to 2 books across 2005–2006, ending with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (2006).
How many books has Gill Hornby written?
Gill Hornby has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2005 and 2025. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Who Was... series with 2 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Gill Hornby's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Gill Hornby's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Who Was... (2005–2006, 2 books).
How are Gill Hornby's books organised into series?
This guide splits Gill Hornby's 8 books into 1 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Who Was... (2 books, 2005–2006).