For fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, this gripping and heartwarming contemporary fiction debut will captivate readers with its intrigue, wit, and emotional depth.

When Sylvia Morelle, a journalism student and waitress, realises her favourite café regular, the elegant and enigmatic Mrs Ida Laine, has vanished without a trace, she can’t ignore the mystery. Determined to uncover the truth, Sylvia embarks on an investigation that leads her into a web of secrets, heartbreak, and surprising connections.

Told through interwoven narratives, Her Empty Chair masterfully balances suspense, humour, and poignancy as the lives of its richly drawn characters intersect in unexpected ways. From the bustling streets of Covent Garden to the hidden corners of Parisian glamour, this is a story of love, loss, and the enduring strength of human connection.

With its fresh voice and unforgettable characters, Her Empty Chair is the bestselling debut novel from award-winning writing coach and speaker Sunna Coleman—a must-read for lovers of page-turning contemporary fiction.

Sunna Coleman is a bestselling author of women’s popular fiction, an award-winning writer, and a public speaker. Through her work, Sunna explores themes of identity, culture, and relationships, using strong female leads to inspire positive change and challenge taboos. Growing up in a South Asian household in the UK, Sunna navigated generational trauma and the complexities of dual identity, experiences that shaped her voice as a writer. Writing became her refuge, transforming her pain into creativity through short stories, songs, and now novels. Her debut fiction, Her Empty Chair, delves into family dynamics and the struggles of reconciling opposing cultural identities.
As a journalist with over a decade of experience, Sunna has interviewed notable figures such as Edgar Wright and Aziz Ansari and created content for top brands like Calvin Klein and Ted Baker. A dynamic speaker, she has shared stages with the BBC, ITV, and Disney, inspiring audiences to harness the power of storytelling. Sunna has also helped over fifty entrepreneurs publish their stories, believing that inspiring narratives can change the world.