The Real Thing
(Catherine Alliot)
This book is one of the many stories about mid-life crisis
or about housewives with children who are on the verge
of
it.
The main character in this book is Tess, a
daughter of a vicar who as a little girl, was expected
to
be a diligent and good student. Nonetheless, when she
grew
up as a teenager, she surreptitiously went out with
Patrick, whose father is the most hated enemy of hers.
As a
result, the relationship didn't really last that long
but
the fond memory stays with Tess throughout her life.
Even
up to when she's with her present husband.
After
twelve years of wedlock, and two children, Tess wonders
if
she'd chosen the right man. The unexpected encounter
with
her first love, Patrick, the only other man she'd ever
been
with in her life, has shaken up her
marriage.
It,s a
brilliant romance, full of unthinkable twists. The
characters' life can reflect anybody's. Tess, who has
been
feeling browned off by domestic routine, is suddenly
carried away carried away by the thought of adultery
that
has been suggested blatantly by her seductive cousin
Penny.
Whilst poor David, the loyal husband of Tess, has known
all
along that his beloved wife can't get over her first
love.
So sad is he that he reccommends that she does
something
undignified for the sake of her happiness. However,
after
uncle Robert's funeral, the situation gets out of hand
when
Tess is flabbergasted to find out her father's dark
secret,
followed by her mother's, but it's her sister's that
leaves
her most gobsmacked.
The novel is superbly
observed.
Not only can you picture the main characters in your
mind,
but also the locations and other not so important
aspects
in it. The language used is easily absorbed with some
commong French phrases. Although the story line is
complex, it is delivered smoothly, so subtly that it
doesn't make your head spin.
it's a top notch
romantic story. I couldn't put it down because I was
so
engrossed in it. It's definetly a page turner.
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