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The Ex-Wives

The Ex-Wives

Bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Summary

Discover this funny and warm novel for anyone who has ever been curious about their partner's past from the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Meet Buffy.

With three ex-wives, a failing career and only his dog George for company, Buffy's bachelorhood is looking worryingly confirmed.

Until he meets Celeste.

Dazzled by love, Buffy has no idea that Celeste is systematically researching his ex-wives, children and step-children, and unearthing secrets that will change all their lives...

'Wonderfully funny' Daily Mail

'Marries comedy and canniness into a novel that's warm, tolerant, shrewd and exuberant' Sunday Times

Reviews

  • You’ll be hooked from the first page of this original, funny book… Just delicious
    New Woman

About the author

Deborah Moggach

Deborah Moggach is the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into a top-grossing film starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in Wales.
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