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Second Honeymoon

Second Honeymoon

an absorbing and authentic novel from one of Britain’s most popular authors

Summary

This heart-warming and uplifting novel from multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse. It's a story of relationships in which everybody can find something to identify with, and even learn from. Perfect to settle down with!

'The queen of the domestic dilemma...observant and empathetic' - The Sunday Times

'The ebb and flow of relationships is brilliantly handled' - The Observer
'One of the finest chroniclers of how we live now' - Independent on Sunday
'A highly readable, often un-put-down-able novel which I thoroughly enjoyed.' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent, engaging novel. Like having a warm blanket around your shoulders!' -- ***** Reader review
'Trollope at her best again' -- ***** Reader review
*****
SECOND HONEYMOON: THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

When the children have come and gone, can a marriage pick up where it left off?


Ben
is, at last, leaving home. At twenty-two, he's the youngest of the family.
His mother, Edie, an actress, is distraught.
His father, Russell, a theatrical agent, is rather hoping to get his wife back.
His brother, Matthew, is struggling in a relationship in which he achieves and earns less than his girlfriend.
And his sister, Rosa, is wrestling with debt and the end of a turbulent love affair.

Meet the Boyd family and the empty nest, twenty-first-century style.

Reviews

  • The author's witty manipulation of her characters recalls the other Trollope, although there is nothing Victorian about her style... perfectly pitched dialogue
    The Times

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Joanna Trollope

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