Description
Book SynopsisReaders of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will devour this gripping novel about love and marriage - and the ties that bind us - from multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope. With the flawless depiction of rural, middle-class life and her incredibly astute characterisation, she effortlessly demonstrates how seductive and cosy the apparent safety of money, conformity and marriage can be - but also how fragile....
''A story of seduction - not only sexual seduction but the irresistible appeal of money, beautiful objects, charming manners...excellent'' - The Sunday Times
''A richly textured and immensely readable novel'' - The Sunday Times
''Could not put this book down'' - ***** Reader review
''A must read'' - ***** Reader review
''An outstanding study of human relationships and conflicting loyalties'' - ***** Reader review
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Trade Review
An elegantly crafted dissection of English rural life among the well-heeled and privileged...A considerable achievement * Woman's Journal *
A story of seduction - not only sexual seduction but the irresistible appeal of money, beautiful objects, charming manners...excellent * The Sunday Times *
A richly textured and immensely readable novel * The Sunday Times *
