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Signed & Dedicated Pre OrderHardbackPublished 9th July
Will has been hiding something from his wife, and is struggling to keep his deceit from seeping into the cracks in their marriage. Maggie is worried about their withdrawn teenage son. Roland is grappling with grief over the death of his first wife.
Lydia is trying to ignore past chemistry with an old friend while learning to play second fiddle to a ghost. Into this conflicted fray steps Issy, Roland’s beguiling, irrepressible daughter from his first marriage. And as the August heat beats down, and the children find new ways to entertain themselves, it starts to feel as if the fault lines in these relationships might widen; that it might be harder to hide secrets here, under the bright sun.
Family Friends is a deeply atmospheric, sophisticated and compelling novel about what happens when the ties of love and loyalty are stretched to breaking point, how relationships change (and don’t change) over time, and how we navigate the challenges thrown at us in every season of life. 'Sultry and very evocative' Jo Hamya, author of The Hypocrite'A forensic examination of friendship and desire' Lisa Owens, author of Natural Disaster'A piercing portrait of marriage, friendship and parenthood ... I had a wonderful time reading it' Jenny Mustard, author of What A Time To Be Alive'A perfect literary holiday read' Roxy Dunn, author of Wants and Needs
Signed & Dedicated Pre OrderHardbackPublished 9th July
Will has been hiding something from his wife, and is struggling to keep his deceit from seeping into the cracks in their marriage. Maggie is worried about their withdrawn teenage son. Roland is grappling with grief over the death of his first wife.
Lydia is trying to ignore past chemistry with an old friend while learning to play second fiddle to a ghost. Into this conflicted fray steps Issy, Roland’s beguiling, irrepressible daughter from his first marriage. And as the August heat beats down, and the children find new ways to entertain themselves, it starts to feel as if the fault lines in these relationships might widen; that it might be harder to hide secrets here, under the bright sun.
Family Friends is a deeply atmospheric, sophisticated and compelling novel about what happens when the ties of love and loyalty are stretched to breaking point, how relationships change (and don’t change) over time, and how we navigate the challenges thrown at us in every season of life. 'Sultry and very evocative' Jo Hamya, author of The Hypocrite'A forensic examination of friendship and desire' Lisa Owens, author of Natural Disaster'A piercing portrait of marriage, friendship and parenthood ... I had a wonderful time reading it' Jenny Mustard, author of What A Time To Be Alive'A perfect literary holiday read' Roxy Dunn, author of Wants and Needs
