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It is a truth universally acknowledged that all mothers want to see their daughters happily settled.
But for Lara, mother to Maudie and stepmother to Jasmine and Eve, realizing this ambition has not been easy.
With an ex-husband embarking on a new marriage, and the surprising and late blooming developments in her own love life to contend with, Lara has enough to worry about, especially with Eve's upcoming wedding.
And when she begins to fear that Eve is marrying a man who will only make her unhappy, and Maudie reveals something that shocks the entire family, Lara faces the ultimate dilemma. Does she step in and risk the wrath of her daughters? Or does she stand by and watch them both make what she fears will be the biggest mistakes of their lives?
About the Author
Elizabeth Buchan is the author of eleven previous novels, including the bestselling and prize-winning Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman, That Certain Age and The Second Wife, all of which received rave reviews. She lives in London with her husband and children.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book that approaches that question I often ask myself, How would I cope bringing up other people's children? As a single Mother of a daughter, I wonder how I would feel about someone elses child coming into our tight little circle and I can't help thinking Elizabeth has addressed many of the questions that I have previously thought which made the story so much more real to me.
Lara is a mother to three grown up girls of which two are her Step Children. Throughout their lives she has treated them as her own, but is that how they see it and how does those feelings effect their relationship with their half Sister?
Elizabeth has beautifully written a wonderful, thought-provoking novel about a family who are all entering the next chapter of their lives, whether that is marriage, college or moving home. Such amazing observations from each of the character's perspective. Whilst Lara is clearly the leading lady of this book, each daughter, the ex husband and new partners all have their own story that threads through the pages. All struggling with the same taboo subject, the thing that is never discussed. They are all strong people in their own way, each have hidden insecurities that make them do what they do as your turn the pages of this book.
This is not a laugh out loud easy breezy Chick Lit, but instead an extremely engaging story that I believe will make you look around and think of your relationships with your Mother's, Sisters and Daughters as it certainly has me. A truly fabulous book that pulls you into this family with every page.
Lara is a mother to three grown up girls of which two are her Step Children. Throughout their lives she has treated them as her own, but is that how they see it and how does those feelings effect their relationship with their half Sister?
Elizabeth has beautifully written a wonderful, thought-provoking novel about a family who are all entering the next chapter of their lives, whether that is marriage, college or moving home. Such amazing observations from each of the character's perspective. Whilst Lara is clearly the leading lady of this book, each daughter, the ex husband and new partners all have their own story that threads through the pages. All struggling with the same taboo subject, the thing that is never discussed. They are all strong people in their own way, each have hidden insecurities that make them do what they do as your turn the pages of this book.
This is not a laugh out loud easy breezy Chick Lit, but instead an extremely engaging story that I believe will make you look around and think of your relationships with your Mother's, Sisters and Daughters as it certainly has me. A truly fabulous book that pulls you into this family with every page.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of Elizabeth Buchan's novels, loving her keen observations on the nuances of modern lives and the intricacies of contemporary relationships. Nothing is ever black or white as we come to understand what has shaped the various characters and why they behave as they do. I found this hard to put down, and it is my favourte so far.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I've enjoyed all Elizabeth Buchan's novels and found this to be her best yet. She is never afraid to tackle uncomfortable subjects in a totally believable way and develops the characters in such a way that makes you rethink your initial opinion of them. I couldn't put this down!
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A real treat
This is one of Buchan's best - thought-provoking and clever. There is nobody better at conveying the minutiae of family life - the resentment that is seldom voiced but continues to... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Discriminating Reader
A Boring Buchan Read !!
I gave up ! I was really looking forward to reading this book especially after reading some of the reviews and having read a couple of her previous novels. How disappointed am I. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Tilly Tompkins
Daughters
Finished this book without feeling anything. Found the characters dull, and the story not book worthy. Just like reading about an average, normal family in a way. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mons
Just ok
Nothing special, just ok. Not much of a story to follow - boring at times. Finished it and glad I did but was expecting mire
Published 7 days ago by CS
I loved this book
I really loved this book. I'm a big fan of Elizabeth Buchan - I've read most of her books and I think this is one of her best. Read more
Published 21 days ago by R Tyler
Daughters
I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to others. Elizabeth Buchan's sensitive style and considered observations feel very true to life, encased in a compelling... Read more
Published 28 days ago by LH
Boring
I whipped this off the shelf without bothering to read the 'blurb'. Elizabeth Buchan always delivers! But, not this time, I'm afraid. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lily45
Not for me
It may be quite well written, the characters may be quite well drawn but somehow this is an empty, shallow book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Annabelle
A very beleivable story
A book I found hard to put down and the storyline I resonated with greatly, I will definatly read this author again.
Published 1 month ago by jilly
Not up to her usual standard
I have read several Elizabeth Buchan books and thoroughly enjoyed them so was pleased to buy this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alice Girl
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