- Hardcover: 627 pages
- Publisher: Orion; 1st edition (25 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752814486
- ISBN-13: 978-0752814483
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 5.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,044,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tom and Octavia Fleming have a power marriage - high-profile and mutually supportive, but when Octavia discovers that Tom is having an affair, and that it is by no means his first, every single aspect of her life threatens to disintegrate.
About the Author
Penny Vincenzi began her career as a junior secretary for Vogue and Tatler. She later worked as Fashion and Beauty Editor on magazines such as Women's Own, before becoming a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan. She has written ten previous novels.
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The first time Octavia Fleming was asked if she and her husband would appear in a feature in a glossy magazine about power marriages she had laughed aloud; of course she and Tom weren't powerful, she said, they were just two rather overworked professional people and what was a power marriage anyway? Read the first page
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The first time Octavia Fleming was asked if she and her husband would appear in a feature in a glossy magazine about power marriages she had laughed aloud; of course she and Tom weren't powerful, she said, they were just two rather overworked professional people and what was a power marriage anyway? Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The plot and the characters are really interesting but I was very disapointed by the end. I had the feeling the author wanted to be done with her book as she clearly not allowed her characters to explain themselves and resolve their issues (especially work/family time).
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read a number of Penny Vincenzi novels before and have always enjoyed them, however "Almost a Crime" really surpasses the rest. From the first chapter you find yourself turning the pages almost compulsively, and it is so difficult to put down that I ended up bringing it everywhere with me, just to snatch a few minutes reading wherever I could! A truly gripping read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
736 pages is a daunting size for a book, so it seemed like a good idea to listen to the abridged audiobook version - and it didn't leave me feeling that I wanted to go back and read the book to fill in all the detail, as I sometimes do for something I've really enjoyed. It was well read by Laura Brattan, but I did lose track of some of the many characters and it's hard to trace back to find who people are on a CD. From other reviewers, I realise that the book tends to swerve off into sub plots in the full version and I was more than happy to avoid these.
This was my second Vincenzi novel (after Sheer Abandon) and I think my main problem with her books is that I don't particularly like most of the characters. At the centre of the novel is the marriage of Tom and Octavia Flemming, which appears firm and is even the subject of magazine articles, but soon shows signs of cracking. Hardly surprising when they both work so hard that they only seem to interact when they need something from each other professionally. Then there's Octavia's father, a complete control freak who I really disliked, even before he showed his true colours; I couldn't imagine what his girlfriend, Marianne saw in him! And finally, Octavia's best friend (sorry, I can't recall her name), who plays a much more significant role towards the end of the book - I can't say more here! My favourite character would have to be Octavia's baby, Minty :)
The plot is pure soap opera, with the inevitable adultery and business disasters. Nothing earth shattering or particularly novel.
My conclusion is, that I was more than happy to have had the benefit of the abridgment and I would listen to further books in this format, but I think it is unlikely that I would read another Vincenzi novel in full.
This was my second Vincenzi novel (after Sheer Abandon) and I think my main problem with her books is that I don't particularly like most of the characters. At the centre of the novel is the marriage of Tom and Octavia Flemming, which appears firm and is even the subject of magazine articles, but soon shows signs of cracking. Hardly surprising when they both work so hard that they only seem to interact when they need something from each other professionally. Then there's Octavia's father, a complete control freak who I really disliked, even before he showed his true colours; I couldn't imagine what his girlfriend, Marianne saw in him! And finally, Octavia's best friend (sorry, I can't recall her name), who plays a much more significant role towards the end of the book - I can't say more here! My favourite character would have to be Octavia's baby, Minty :)
The plot is pure soap opera, with the inevitable adultery and business disasters. Nothing earth shattering or particularly novel.
My conclusion is, that I was more than happy to have had the benefit of the abridgment and I would listen to further books in this format, but I think it is unlikely that I would read another Vincenzi novel in full.
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Dreadful
I have read quite a few of this authors books and always really enjoyed them and have been unable to put them down. I ordered this based on the reviews but was so disappointed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bookworm
Kindle Readers be aware.....
I recently purchased the Kindle version of this book.The first chapters were fine to read but as the plot became more complex and the author was swopping from one scene to another... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ARC
Almost A Crime
I have read a few Penny Vincenzi books and on the whole, love her as an author. (The Spoils of Time trilogy being my favourite).
This one, however, I couldn't get in to... Read more
This one, however, I couldn't get in to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Emma
Almost a Crime
Love Penny Vicenzi so sent off for a load of them.Arrived very promptly and although used was in great condition. Thank you
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by B. Adams
A GOOD READ
i HAD NEVER READ ANY OF PENNY VINCENZI BOOKS BEFORE, IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO GET INTO THE STYLE OF WRITING AND THE STORY LINE BUT I PERSEVERED WITH IT AND i ENDED UP REALLY ENJOYING... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2008 by Ms. S. De La Haye
A Delightful Read
This story is about this perfect couple, Octavia and Tom Flemming who have a marriage made in heaven. Society looks up to this attractive and golden couple; in fact everyone does. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2002 by Heather Marshall Negahdar
A fantastic unputtdownable experience!
This novel conveys the ultimate power marriage, its positive impact on the individuals' businesses and social life, and the intrusion into family quality time. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2000 by OllyOctopus
Enthralling!
I found it absolutely impossible to put this book down. I am a devoute book worm, but this came everywhere with me. You just have to keep reading to find out what happens next. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2000 by candida_j.styles@ntlworld.com
Fantastic, I couldn't put it down.
Since 'Another Woman', my first taste of Penny Vincenzi, I've been smitten and I have now read all her other books. Amost a Crime is absolutely gripping. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2000
A book for all ages. You will find so many people you know
I arrived on holiday book in hand. I spotted two women reading the same book. Together we represented 3 generations and all found it an excellent read. Read more
Published on 13 July 2000 by dp821596@aol.com
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