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Yvvette
Edwards

Yvvette Edwards was born in Barnet and grew up in the London Borough of Hackney. She continues to live in East London with her family.

Her first novel, A Cupboard Full of Coats, has been described by her mother as ‘the best book I have ever read.’ It was nominated for a number of awards, including the Man Booker Prize 2011.

Yvvette Edwards was born in Barnet and grew up in the London Borough of Hackney. She continues to live in East London with her family.

Her first novel, A Cupboard Full of Coats, has been described by her mother as ‘the best book I have ever read.’ It was nominated for a number of awards, including the Man Booker Prize 2011.

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