by Anita Burgh (Author)
Kate Howard is no longer a struggling author. Far from it, she believes she leads a charmed life. A successful writer, for the past three years she has lived happily with her lover Stewart and her daughter Lucy in an old farmhouse in the beautiful, wild Auverge region of central France. When her son announces that he too intends to move to France, it would seem that life for Kate could not be sweeter. Then comes a bolt from the blue, a phone call from Kate's literary agent in London that threatens her whole way of life. But worse is to follow with the arrival of newcomers Mo and Tristram. Mo is a striking beauty and charming - when it suits her. As Kate discovers, she's one of those people who brings chaos to other people's lives, and Kate's is no exception.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 396
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 31 Dec 2001
ISBN 10: 0752844091
ISBN 13: 9780752844091
Book Overview: Matchless storytelling and strong believable characters in an unusual contemporary setting The new-style livery for Anita Burgh's novels has increased her sales - The Family sold over 60,000 in paperback and Clare's War is set to do even better 'An extremely readable and enjoyable book exploring the tensions, passions and conflicts of marital and familial love set against the captivating landscape of central France ... Burgh is a great storyteller with a keen sense of time and place. Her descriptions of the Auvergne region are so vivid you can see and smell the heat, the village streets and squares, the breathtaking countryside. Her characterisations are particularly well-drawn, evoking the assorted crew of ex-pats with humour, razor-sharp observation and a great deal of charm. A gem. Enjoy' Irish Independent