Behind Closed Doors: The emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
By (Author) Catherine Alliott
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Books Ltd
28th September 2021
10th June 2021
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Family life fiction
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Sense of place
823.92
Paperback
416
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 25mm
287g
Step inside the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all. But when her marriage comes to an unexpected end, everything turns upside down in a flash. As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to retreat to her parents' farmhouse. But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves home - especially when she crosses paths with an old flame. Revisiting her mistakes forces Lucy to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves. Is she able to leave the door to her past firmly closed
One of those fabulous books that leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart -- Milly Johnson
Compelling -- Heidi Swain
Yet another great read, packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more
Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed
This engrossing story sparkles with wit * Best *
Catherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read. Big subjects are dealt with sensitively in this wonderfully written novel * Woman's Weekly *
Uplifting . . . Filled with colourful characters, this humorous story about families, ageing and moving on * Candis *
Emotional and affecting, this is an absorbing read * Sun *
A wry look at life in the wealthy environs of the Oxfordshire countryside . . . page-turning * Oxford Mail *
A warm, escapist read * Woman *
Included in 'The Hot List' * Inside Soap *
Praise for Catherine Alliott * - *
Warm, witty and wise * Daily Mail *
A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant
Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling
Catherine Alliott is the author of fifteen bestselling novels including My Husband Next Door, A Rural Affair, One Day in May, The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton, Wish You Were Here and A Cornish Summer. She lives with her family in Hertfordshire.