by JaneElizabethVarley (Author)
Sally seems to have everything: a marriage to Edward; a much-loved baby son; and a dream house. Yet beneath an apparently content exterior, Sally struggles with the legacy of Edward's past: his ex-wife, his resentful step-daughter - and Edward's mixed feelings about the family he left behind. When Sally discovers the house holds a secret, her need to escape the strains of her marriage leads her on a quest to discover the truth. But can she solve the challenges of the present as well as the past? While Sally struggles, Anna moves into the garden flat downstairs. A driven workaholic, Anna has always shunned domesticity, although ironically her new project is a reality show called 'Marriage Menders'. Digging beneath the surface of other people's relationships leads her to ask questions she has so far managed to avoid, about the importance of love and family. Then an error of judgement threatens to destroy everything she has worked for - and leaves her wondering about her entire life...Whilst Sally sacrificed her career for love, Anna has done the opposite. But which of them made the right choice?
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Orion
Published: 10 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 0752893122
ISBN 13: 9780752893129
Book Overview: A terrific, contemporary novel from the author of WIVES AND LOVERS and HUSBANDS AND OTHER LOVERS. Jane Elizabeth Varley has proved herself to be an extremely talented writer who can cut to the very heart of modern relationships. Her previous novels have sold over 200,000 copies in paperback alone. Aimed at all admirers of sophisticated women's fiction. Jane Elizabeth Varley has received excellent reviews for both her previous novels: 'Varley dissects relationships with razor sharp observation' Woman & Home. 'Varley's absorbing follow-up to WIVES AND LOVERS is a dark tale of modern relationships' Bella. 'This is a thrilling, outstanding family saga for the new millennium that demands to be made into a TV drama' Daily Record. 'A captivating novel about modern relationships from a breathtaking new talent' Publishing News. 'A great page-turner that brings to mind the landscape associated with Joanna Trollope novels' Daily Express.