Olivia always thought she had the perfect family life. A loving husband in Geoffrey, a thoughtful and intelligent son in Edward and a beautiful home in the Somerset countryside.
But all that changed when Geoffrey's business went under. Now penniless and homeless, Geoffrey is living with his recently widowed mother, whilst Olivia has been forced to take a job as housemistress at her son's elite boarding school.
Soon the cracks in the relationship start to show. And, increasingly desperate, Geoffrey makes a mistake. One that could have consequences for the whole family . . .
My thoughts:
This is about a marriage that is falling apart, and with that their world.
Geoffrey lost his business. The people in the village does not exactly say hi to him anymore, and he has to live with his mother. Olivia moved in at her son's boarding school for free room and pay. She is the one that seems to be doing better. She is trying to move on, to make something of their new life. While he is stuck in the rut of living at home doing nothing.
So yes of course their marriage took a hit from that, and from them living apart. But honestly, were they even good for each other? Sure they loved each other, but did they marry for the right reason? No. That does make it harder to keep up when things get tough.
The story is also about her new life at the school, trying to keep up with everything, and the drama that teenage boys can make.
And they make mistakes. Olivia, Geoffrey, their son. But then everyone makes mistakes, but some mistakes are not really mistakes.
Oh and the grandma, ugh, I can totally understand why Olivia chose to live at the school instead. Trust me.
Conclusion;
A good book that shows the cracks in real life. I liked how it all ended.
Cover
Very spring looking
A good book that shows the cracks in real life. I liked how it all ended.
Cover
Very spring looking
Paperback, 384 pages
Expected publication: March 9th 2017 by Zaffre
Fiction /women's fic
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This sounds like a rough read, but very realistic. I'm curious to see how things work out for these two.
ReplyDeleteRealism is good
DeleteI like a book that shows some real like type struggles.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteI get that
ReplyDeleteI can't tell from that cover if this is historical or contemporary. I do like the plot, but it is hard to sympathize with characters when you aren't even sure why they're together in the first place.
ReplyDeleteNice review. :)
She does wear jeans
DeleteI get that they love each other, but are they still in love
A marriage falling apart? This is the opposite of anything I want to read!
ReplyDeleteThat is fiction for ya
Deleteman this sounds emotional and might be hard for me to read
ReplyDeleteI would not call it emotional. It's just life
DeleteHuh...I wonder how she got to stay at her son's boarding school for free room and pay
ReplyDeleteBecause she works there. She works from morning to evening. Weekends. Taking care of them all
DeleteA marriage in crisis story can be really good or very frustrating. Nice to hear you liked how it all turned out! :)
ReplyDeleteI never felt like I got frustrated with them. Some marriages are meant to be rocky
DeleteThey always make the grandmas/mother-in-laws so evil :P
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Lol, true
Deletenot easy to deal with
ReplyDeleteNot everything is a dance on roses, there are those thorns too
DeleteSounds like such a cute read <3
ReplyDeleteHaniya
booknauthors.blogspot.com
It's not a romance. It's fiction. It's not sad. Just reality
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked how it ended.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteThese type of books make me sad.
ReplyDeleteOh I was never sad. it was better this way
Deleteoh I do love the cover here, and the story sounds wonderful!! Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteEep - is it an affair. I hate affairs lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth