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by Elizabeth Buchan (Author) "It is a truth universally acknowledged that one person's happiness is frequently bought at the expense of another's ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; First Edition edition (29 May 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141009799
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141009797
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 210,162 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 17 Jul 2003
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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4.0 out of 5 stars And another good read, 24 Feb 2004
By H. Jackman-morrissey "Heli" (Piddington, Bucks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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She's come up trumps again and managed to write another engaging book. I couldn't put this one down either. The tale of a politicians wife who is unsure of her next step in life. Compelling reading and well worth getting.
Revenge of a Middle Aged Woman is still her best by far and I don't think she'll ever match that, but this does come pretty close.
Well done and keep those books coming.
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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars She's done it again!, 1 Jun 2003
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Elizabeth Buchan has done it again... A wise, witty and gripping novel which asks the question which so many women are forced to ask today: what is expected of a wife and, in juggling the various roles of domesticity and career, where does she find her own happiness? Unputdownable.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Another outdated view of female life from Buchan
Elizabeth Buchan's novel, whilst charming, does women no favours, portraying them as depressingly dependant on their men. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life as a Politican's Wife
Elizabeth Buchan is an author that has been a favourite of mine since the 1990's. Although I am only recently finding the time to catch up with reading some her more recently... Read more
Published 23 months ago by LindyLouMac

4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read from Elizabeth Buchan
She's come up trumps again and managed to write another engaging book. I couldn't put this one down either. Read more
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it has been a very long time since i have read a book so brilliant, wonderful and terriffic!! it was entertainting all the way and i could not put the book down until i was... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting!
I truly enjoyed this book, next to "HE NEVER CALLED AGAIN",this is one of my favorites. I highly recommend both these books.
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