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Ben Elton’s comedy, *Inconceivable*, follows Sam, determined to write a hit film, and his partner Lucy, who desperately wants a baby. As they each confront the hurdles of creative ambition and in‑vitro fertilisation, their relationship is tested by the uncertainties of both art and life. The novel examines modern love, family aspirations, and the unpredictable outcomes of IVF, all delivered with Elton’s characteristic wit.
First publish date: January 1991
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Ben Elton
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