The Starter Marriage
The Starter Marriage by Kate Harrison, published by Orion in 2005, is a 376-page exploration of the complexities of modern relationships. The narrative follows Tess Leonard, who grapples with the unexpected end of her marriage, which her husband views as a temporary phase rather than a lifelong commitment. As Tess navigates her new reality, she finds herself in a challenging situation, once known for her pursuit of perfection in her home and career.
Readers will discover Tess’s journey through the Divorce Survival Class, where she and her fellow participants confront the realities of their failed marriages. This class serves as a space for sharing personal stories and secrets, ranging from adventurous experiences to the challenges of long-term commitment. With the guidance of course leader William, Tess and her classmates aim to transform their lives, making this a poignant narrative about marriage, mistakes, and the process of moving forward.
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Tess Leonard thought matrimony was for life, but her husband has decided that their marriage is the relationship equivalent of a starter home: cramped, claustrophobic and something he’s definitely outgrown.
Now, at thirty-five, Tess is in the biggest mess of her life. Known to all her friends as ‘Tip Top Tess’ because of her dogged pursuit of the perfect home, the perfect marriage and the perfect career, she’s now a candidate for How Clean Is Your House? And it’s all because Barney has walked out.
But there’s a life raft on the horizon: The Divorce Survival Class. It may be uncomfortable, overcrowded and nearly sinking under the weight of excess baggage, but it’s a boot-camp for the broken-hearted.
Over eight weeks, Tess and her battle-weary classmates will lay bare the darkest secrets of their failed marriages – from the thrills of a threesome to the monotony of monogamy. And course leader William, an alchemist for the unloved and rejected, will turn their lives around in truly spectacular style . . .
THE STARTER MARRIAGE is a delightfully bittersweet comedy of marriage, mistakes and moving on, from Kate Harrison.
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