- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (1 April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141035366
- ISBN-13: 978-0141035369
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 55,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Samantha Smythe has to look after the children, run the house, cook dinner, clear up, be good to her husband, entertain friends, and still find the energy to perform her conjugal rights.She's beginning to feel invisible, undervalued and fed up. When the chance to stay in a gorgeous chocolate box of a holiday cottage beckons she grasps it with both hands and with a car packed full of luggage and fractious children she heads for the Devon coast.
But with no Sky TV and swimming pool and intermittently soggy weather can the calm and happy holiday she's been hoping for be achieved? Samantha is sure that their lovely beach break is not supposed to be about sulks and rows and everyone wanting to do different things.Where are the cosy cream teas and the rockpooling?And why is her husband so keen to spend most of his holiday in London (where she secretly wants to be...)?Is it possible that he's finding his relaxation far closer to home?
About the Author
Lucy Cavendish has spent most of her life working in journalism for the Evening Standard, the Sunday Telegraph, the Observer ,the Guardian and The Mail. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband Michael and their four children. This is her third novel.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hen lit with humour, intrigue and a dark dark under belly. As with the previous Samantha Smythe books, the abundance of family chaos and an erstwhile husband/lover adds to the book's depth and gripping plot. The perfect holiday read for any mother and workaholic husbands. Lol and tears
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It feels an age since the last Samantha Smythe book. I am such a fan and I have been waiting for so long to see what happens in this final book of the SS trilogy. Slightly darker than the other two, I was intrigued by the change of pace and the fact that the Smythe family household has to adjust to Edward reaching his teenage years. I love the moths in it and the fact that Jamie is dressing up as a girl. I cried at the end. Is this really it? Please no....beautifully written, very funny, poignant. Buy it, read it, love it...wonderful stuff!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the third in the Samantha Symthe trilogy, although I come to the trilogy at book three, this does not distract from the story.
Lucy Cavendish has captured for me so many genres into one book. There is the `chick-lit' novel with Samantha trying to do and have everything with 4 kids, a career of her own and husband who never appears to be there. Whilst having friends and acquaintances such as Susie who do not do anything but have someone to do everything for them, cook, clean and tend the children always looking perfect for their mother. But who is happier Samantha or Susie?
The village story genre is covered in many ways when Samantha and family decamp to a house in Lower Strands, Devon. In the hope of helping her family get back to being a family. Samantha's son Edward is flexing his teenage muscles and pushing boundaries after finding a new found friend. Whilst Jamie, youngest son has a penchant for everything pink and frilly. Bennie who makes friends so easily and loves his food in contrast to Jamie and finally Baby Sparkle the youngest and girl who is adored and loved by all.
Samantha throws herself into village life and becomes involved in organising the local fete and saving a house which has a lot of history and once wonderful gardens. But someone she meets helps to begin with but actually Samantha cannot see what others can see and it nearly ends up with a different sort of tragedy to deal with.
A warm novel which captures lots of scenery, strong and weak (they need to be) characters and journeys of discovering and findings for Samantha her family and the friends she makes. Makes you think and also keep turning the page - a good sign of a novel which accomplishes many criteria.
Lucy Cavendish has captured for me so many genres into one book. There is the `chick-lit' novel with Samantha trying to do and have everything with 4 kids, a career of her own and husband who never appears to be there. Whilst having friends and acquaintances such as Susie who do not do anything but have someone to do everything for them, cook, clean and tend the children always looking perfect for their mother. But who is happier Samantha or Susie?
The village story genre is covered in many ways when Samantha and family decamp to a house in Lower Strands, Devon. In the hope of helping her family get back to being a family. Samantha's son Edward is flexing his teenage muscles and pushing boundaries after finding a new found friend. Whilst Jamie, youngest son has a penchant for everything pink and frilly. Bennie who makes friends so easily and loves his food in contrast to Jamie and finally Baby Sparkle the youngest and girl who is adored and loved by all.
Samantha throws herself into village life and becomes involved in organising the local fete and saving a house which has a lot of history and once wonderful gardens. But someone she meets helps to begin with but actually Samantha cannot see what others can see and it nearly ends up with a different sort of tragedy to deal with.
A warm novel which captures lots of scenery, strong and weak (they need to be) characters and journeys of discovering and findings for Samantha her family and the friends she makes. Makes you think and also keep turning the page - a good sign of a novel which accomplishes many criteria.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.5 stars
I loved the synopsis of this book and I didn't realise that this was the third in a series. This doesn't matter though. Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. Rucroft
Ignore the blurb - it bears no resemblance to the book!
The book is much better!
Not sure why I even picked this up in the Library - I thought it would be a story of whining and infidelity where everyone eventually found true... Read more
Not sure why I even picked this up in the Library - I thought it would be a story of whining and infidelity where everyone eventually found true... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs Wildthing
Spot on!
What a perfect book for me to take on my own holiday to Devon with my very own dysfunctional family. A joy to read, the author encourages you to be part of the family. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Karen Brightmore
Fantastic Read
Having read the other books in the series I was really looking forward to the next one. A Storm In A Teacup was a delight, well worth waiting for. Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Ms. R. D. Nkere-uwem
Very funny
This book is very funny, all of the little quirks about Samantha's family will have you in stitches. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Vanessa Hazelton
Absolutely brilliant - A Must read
lovely and warm and a much welcome return to the smythe family. I ve really missed them! plus this made me want to go on a family beach holiday. Read this now!
Published on 13 April 2010 by Ms. E. C. Newhouse
Did not dissapoint a Samantha Smythe fan
I have loved these Samantha Smythe books. I pre-ordered this book and read it in two days as soon as it arrived. Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by Gemstone
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