Emma Hannigan's book 'Letters To My Daughters' reaches Number 1 in Irish book charts

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Emma Hannigan's latest novel, Letters To My Daughters, has reached number one in the Irish book charts.

Publishers Dubray Books announced the news on Twitter after the #LetterstoMyDaughters social media campaign led by fellow Irish authors helped the book to reach the top of the best-seller's list.