The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese’s Bookclub January 2025 Pick
‘This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.’ Reese Witherspoon
A must-read book for 2025 in both Stylist and Cosmo

'If you loved the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then you will be obsessed with this' Cosmopolitan

Who is Cate Kay?

Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it’s just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous.

Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there’s no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist.

If you asked, she’d say her name was Cass Ford. That’s what her barista shouts each morning. And it’s how she introduces herself to the woman she’ll eventually call the love of her life.

Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is.

And when the truth is out, will everyone’s favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive?

Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. Her debut novel is an astounding achievement. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it's never too late to go home.

‘This is a brilliantly entertaining romp’ Good Housekeeping

‘Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller.' Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking Point

‘A brilliant read’ Stylist

‘A standout, multi-layered novel that will have you hooked’ The Sun
Readers love The Three Lives of Cate Kay:
‘I didn’t want it to end, a book I really couldn’t put down’ *****
‘The way that this book has been written is pure genius' *****
‘If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then this one will hit the mark for you too’ *****
‘Gripping, perfectly paced and a unique story’ ****
‘An excellent debut and I look forward to more from Kate Fagan’ ****
‘Fantastic premise, characters, storylines, intrigue, settings... everything’ *****