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Greg is a fading middle-aged actor whose family life has long since become stale; Sally is a struggling young playwright. When they''re thrown together to do a West End play, they plunge into a reckless affair that seems to offer an escape into fantasy . . . until Sally makes a shocking discovery that brings them face to face with real life again. A novel of sharp insight, written with warmth and compelling honesty, Real is a brilliant portrait of modern illusions about love.

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"'A novel of great power.' Independent on Sunday 'One of the best books I've read in ages, I couldn't put the bloody thing down.' Gabriel Byrne"

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    A Paperback / softback by Stephanie Merritt

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 1 June 2006
      ISBN-13 9780571222643
      978-0571222643
      ISBN-10 0571222641

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Greg is a fading middle-aged actor whose family life has long since become stale; Sally is a struggling young playwright. When they''re thrown together to do a West End play, they plunge into a reckless affair that seems to offer an escape into fantasy . . . until Sally makes a shocking discovery that brings them face to face with real life again. A novel of sharp insight, written with warmth and compelling honesty, Real is a brilliant portrait of modern illusions about love.

      Trade Review
      "'A novel of great power.' Independent on Sunday 'One of the best books I've read in ages, I couldn't put the bloody thing down.' Gabriel Byrne"

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