The new novel by the international bestselling author of Fresh Water for Flowers

The new novel by the international bestselling author of Fresh Water for Flowers 

When Agnes hears from the local police her Aunt Colette has died, she can't believe her ears. Her father's sister Colette, her Tatá, died three years ago and has been resting in peace in the cemetery of Gueugnon.  

Agnes is called to identify the body: there is no doubt, it's Aunt Colette. But then, who rests under the stone engraved with Colette's name? And why did she fake her own death? So begins an investigation back in time, as Agnes pieces together the multitude of stories that lie behind her aunt's second death. 

An intricate, compelling web of stories told with irony, delicacy and depth, Tatá will keep readers glued to every page. 

Details

ISBN13: 9781787706347
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 544
Edition:
Publication Date: 30 Jun 2026
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 21(H)x13.5(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Valérie Perrin was born in 1967 in France. Her novel Forgotten on Sunday (2015) won the Booksellers Choice Award in France and has been long-selling bestseller since publication. Her English-language debut, Fresh Water for Flowers (Europa, 2020) won the Maison de la Presse Prize, the Paperback Readers Prize, and was named a 2020 ABA Indies Introduce and Indie Next List title. It has been translated into over thirty languages. Figaro Littéraire named Perrin one of the ten best-selling authors in France in 2019, and in Italy, Fresh Water for Flowers was the bestselling book of 2020.  Hildegarde Serle graduated in French from Oxford University. After working as a newspaper subeditor in London for many years, she obtained the Chartered Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation. She is the translator of The Mirror Visitor Quartet.

Reviews

What readers are saying:

"Utterly captivating. Tata is at once an intriguing and compelling family saga that will capture your attention from the first page." Waterstones 5 stars

"A fascinating family story, full of hidden secrets and deception." Waterstones 4 stars

"An absorbing French family saga." Waterstones 5 stars

"An intricate study of life through untold stories." Waterstones 4 stars

"The characters whilst damaged are engaging and powerful and the writing is superb." Waterstones 4 stars

"A compelling mystery with beautifully told interwoven stories of friendship, love, and darkness." Waterstones 5 stars

“A highly recommended read for lovers of fine literature and interesting family drama and intrigue.” NetGalley, 5 stars

“A master weaver of stories.” NetGalley, 5 stars

“This is one of those books that I call special.” NetGalley, 5 stars

“I highly recommend this book.” NetGalley, 5 stars

“A truly captivating read.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“It thrums with heart and warmth.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“A fascinating and extremely original read.” NetGalley, 4 stars

“There’s something almost reflective of real life here: messy, tangled, and unpredictable—sometimes uplifting, sometimes devastating.” NetGalley, 4 stars

 “Gorgeous.” NetGalley, 4 stars