This is the third book of Elizabeth Buchan’s that I have read, and I enjoyed it every bit as much as her last. Written in a similar style to ‘Revenge of the Middle Aged Women’, it is an enthralling depiction of life as the spouse of a politician. It is cleverly written, with a well developed plot that is a fresh and perceptive exploration of the entwined relationships that exist within families in modern day life. Each character is beautifully constructed, most especially Fanny, who one cannot help but feel increasing empathy with, as well as sympathy for, as the book progresses. She plays the role of the dutiful and supportive wife of her ambitious husband, whose eager enthusiasm wanes as she struggles to cope with the challenges of married life. For me, it provoked thoughts about the balance of male and female roles in the twenty-first century, both within marriage and in society as a whole. This is an excellent read that I would highly recommend.
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