A World Apart
A World Apart by Caro Fraser, published by Penguin Books in 2007, is a fiction novel that explores the complexities of personal relationships and self-discovery. The story follows Mark Mason, a successful businessman who, despite having a seemingly perfect life with his wife and two sons, finds himself increasingly unhappy. As his wife, Paula, pursues a new business venture, Mark feels sidelined and seeks comfort in an affair, leading him to rent a room in Marylebone to maintain his double life.
Throughout the narrative, Mark grapples with his choices and the consequences of his actions. After being confronted by Paula, he retreats to his rented space and begins to reflect on his true desires and the sources of his discontent. The novel delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for happiness, prompting readers to consider the complexities of family dynamics and personal fulfillment. With 293 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with Mark’s journey of introspection and the search for meaning in a world apart.
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Mark Mason is a successful business man with a smart wife and two sons who are about to leave the nest. He should be happy – but he’s not.
As his wife, Paula, embarks on a new business venture, Mark feels increasingly marginalised. It’s not long before he seeks – and finds – solace in the arms of another woman. Intoxicated by new-found passion, but not wanting to hurt Paula, Mark secretly rents rooms in a house in Marylebone to carry on his affair.
But Mark’s double life ends almost as soon as it begins. Thrown out by Paula, Mark retreats to his rented rooms and begins to question where his unhappiness really came from. He looks for answers to questions he has never asked. What does he really want from life? Can he be happy in his old life? And will family and friends ever forgive him for seeking a world apart?
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