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The Wrong Man

Publisher
Boldwood Books
Publish Date
12 August 2023
Run Time
8 hours 50 minutes
Format
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What to expect

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield' The Mirror

'In the weeks that followed, Jane did her best not to think about anything very much. Usually, it worked. But every so often she would freeze, and tremble at the terrifying realisation that she wanted to leave her husband.'

While many regard her marriage with admiration and a touch of envy, Jane Lytton quietly reaches the shocking conclusion that her relationship with Michael, a successful banker with little time for her – or the nitty-gritty of family life – is failing.

Even daring to contemplate leaving Michael is daunting. With no obvious outward signs of any marital problems, family and friends greet news of the predicament with a mixture of anger and uncomprehending sympathy.

Forced to accept that she is alone, Jane takes drastic steps that veer her life off course. When at last her vision clears to reveal the best chance of happiness, it looks as if she may have left it too late. Being with the wrong man does not make finding the ‘right’ one any easier.

Amanda Brookfield’s loving but unflinching dissection of marriage and relationships is timeless and irresistible. The Wrong Man demonstrates brilliantly why she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women’s lives with humour and honesty.

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle Gorman

'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it' Patricia Scanlan

'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess' Oxford Times

‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn't put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up -had me picking it up whenever I had the chance’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I enjoyed Amanda Brookfield’s writing style. She really taps into her characters and writes them warts and all, with some raw and honest emotions’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘All of Amanda's books are well written. She certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be an enjoyable read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

*Please note this title was originally published as *Walls of Glass**

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Details

Author
Amanda Brookfield
Narrator
Sophie Mackall
Duration
8 hours 50 minutes
Release Date
12 August 2023
ISBN
9781838896416
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Fiction and Related items, Fiction: general and literary, Modern and contemporary fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction

Synopsis

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield' The Mirror 'In the weeks that followed, Jane did her best not to think about anything very much. Usually, it worked. But every so often she would freeze, and tremble at the terrifying realisation that she wanted to leave her husband.'While many regard her marriage with admiration and a touch of envy, Jane Lytton quietly reaches the shocking conclusion that her relationship with Michael, a successful banker with little time for her – or the nitty-gritty of family life – is failing.Even daring to contemplate leaving Michael is daunting. With no obvious outward signs of any marital problems, family and friends greet news of the predicament with a mixture of anger and uncomprehending sympathy.Forced to accept that she is alone, Jane takes drastic steps that veer her life off course. When at last her vision clears to reveal the best chance of happiness, it looks as if she may have left it too late. Being with the wrong man does not make finding the ‘right’ one any easier.Amanda Brookfield’s loving but unflinching dissection of marriage and relationships is timeless and irresistible. The Wrong Man demonstrates brilliantly why she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women’s lives with humour and honesty.Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle Gorman'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it' Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess' Oxford Times‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn't put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up -had me picking it up whenever I had the chance’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I enjoyed Amanda Brookfield’s writing style. She really taps into her characters and writes them warts and all, with some raw and honest emotions’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘All of Amanda's books are well written. She certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be an enjoyable read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review*Please note this title was originally published as *Walls of Glass**

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