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Other People's Husbands

Other People's Husbands

an uplifting and hilarious novel from the ever astute bestselling author Judy Astley

Summary

Certain to raise a smile and warm your heart; escape for an afternoon with this gem from Judy Astley. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley...

'Warm, funny and unerringly true to life' - Katie Fforde
'Frothy fun from an author worth noting' - DAILY EXPRESS
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review
'An excellent read, worth indulging' -- ***** Reader review
'Highly entertaining with dry humour and hilarious situations' -- ***** Reader review
*****

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, RIGHT?

Sara's mother told her that she shouldn't marry Conrad - that the twenty-five-year age gap between them would tell in the end. The end is now (apparently) approaching fast.

Conrad, a famous painter, has decided that it would be good to die before he gets seriously old and so spends his time sorting out his chaotic life. Sara, teaching art at a local college, finds that she has plenty of male company - other people's husbands, ones she tells Conrad all about, who are just good friends to her.

But there's one she, somehow, doesn't get round to mentioning...

Reviews

  • It sparkles with Astley's wry wit
    Peterborough Evening Telegraph

About the author

Judy Astley

Born In Lancashire, Judy Astley has lived for most of her life in Twickenham, and was a dress designer and painter before writing her first novel, Just for the Summer, in 1994.

She has two grown-up daughters and lives with her husband in Twickenham and Cornwall.

For more information on Judy Astley and her books, see her website at www.judyastley.com
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