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The Affair
Oct 11, 2024 10:17 PM

Author:Hilary Boyd

The Affair

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie

'Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable' 5***** Reader Review

'Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat' 5***** Reader Review

'The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo' 5***** Reader Review

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Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent.

But it's on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her.

Despite resisting his advances, Connie finds that he's got under her skin.

And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows.

At the end of the season, Connie returns home to her husband, ready to put this affair behind her.

But Jared has other ideas . . .

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Praise for Hilary Boyd

'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express

'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard

'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail

Reviews

A simmering slow-burner full of obsession, drama and complicated relationships

—— Culturefly

A tension packed read

—— Bella

Breathless and brilliant

—— Best

Included in 'The Hot List'

—— Inside Soap

A breath of fresh air . . . An excellent companion for a weekend away

—— The Lady

Praise for Hilary Boyd

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As canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better at jokes

—— Daily Mail

Smart, with true-to-life characters whose dilemmas will tear at your heartstrings

—— Sunday Mirror

Boyd is terrific at cutting to the quick of modern relationships

—— Woman & Home

'Full of charm, wit and beautifully picturesque settings ... one of the author's best festive novels to date

—— Culturefly

Trisha Ashley delivers yet another Christmas cracker

—— My Weekly

The pleasure of the novel lies in the tension between the familiar story of patriarchal injustice and a more complex investigation of supernatural belief and disbelief. It's a thrilling read. But, beyond the thrill, is the beauty of the language. Lancashire dialect and vocabulary are used to immense poetic affect, disarmingly evocative of time and place. The characters too, are well drawn and multi-faceted and its closure is both deeply satisfying and truly sad. A pleasure to read - with an undercurrent of genuine fear.

—— Annie Garthwaite, author of CECILY

A gorgeous gothic novel ... sure to be loved by fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mercies ... Elizabeth Lee has conjured an engrossing tale of young love and a shattering story of the intolerance that reigned during the long shadow of the Witch Trials.

—— Northern Life Magazine

Elizabeth Lee's historical debut is a powerful tale of love, loyalty and prejudice.

—— CultureFly

Rich and lyrical

—— Heat

Inventive.

—— Bookmunch

Utterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner

—— Marian Keyes

Liane Moriarty is back with another tour de force

—— Grazia

Acutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed

—— Sunday Express

Full of realistic characters and sharp human insights

—— Good Housekeeping

Deliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in

—— Real People

[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics

—— Daily Mail

Moriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books

—— Guardian

The latest book from one of your favourite authors

—— Prima

Thrilling, a masterclass

—— Sun

Clever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever

—— Woman & Home

A real pleasure to read

—— Daily Mail

With heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read

—— Best

The perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending

—— Good Housekeeping

A deliciously dark tense mystery drama

—— Good Housekeeping

Thrilling

—— Grazia

This will keep you guessing until the end

—— Red

If you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you

—— Living North

Ingenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling

—— Female First

There is not a word wasted. I could not put it down

—— Today UK News

The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight

—— Press Association

Praise for Liane Moriarty

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Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

—— Jojo Moyes

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

—— Sophie Hannah

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

—— Reese Witherspoon

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

—— Sunday Express

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

—— Good Housekeeping

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

—— Heat

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

—— Stephen King

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

—— Woman & Home

Like drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

—— USA Today

Perfect

—— Hello

Fascinating and compassionate

—— Daily Telegraph

I loved every line of it

—— Louise Candlish

Funny and captivating

—— Closer

A cracking story cleverly told

—— Fabulous
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