The Arrangement A Novel
The Arrangement A Novel by Ashley Warlick, published by Penguin on February 7, 2017, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. Set in Los Angeles in 1934, the narrative follows Mary Frances, a young woman navigating the complexities of her marriage while returning from a transformative trip to France. As she grapples with her desires, particularly for her husband Al’s friend Tim, the story unfolds into a tangled triangle of affection that significantly impacts their lives and careers.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to love, marriage, and personal ambition within the context of historical fiction. The novel delves into Mary Frances’s journey as she seeks fulfillment beyond societal expectations, set against the backdrop of California, France, and the Swiss Alps. Warlick’s storytelling captures the intricacies of relationships and the evolution of a woman destined to become the renowned food writer M. F. K. Fisher.
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“Absolutely dazzling.” –Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife
“Filled with food and passion…If you love historical fiction, you’ll fall hard for this one.” —Bustle.com
She’d made it sound as though her husband would be joining them for dinner. She’d made it sound that way on purpose, and then she arrived alone.
Los Angeles, 1934. Mary Frances is young, restlessly married, and returning from her first sojourn in France. She is hungry, and not just for food: she wants Tim, her husband Al’s charming friend, who encourages her writing and seems to understand her better than anyone. After a night’s transgression, it’s only a matter of time before Mary Frances claims what she truly desires, plunging all three of them into a tangled triangle of affection that will have far-reaching effects on their families, their careers, and their lives.
Set in California, France, and the Swiss Alps, The Arrangement is a sparkling, sensual novel that explores the complexities of a marriage and the many different ways in which we love. Writing at the top of her game, Ashley Warlick gives us a completely mesmerizing story about a woman well ahead of her time, who would go on to become the legendary food writer M. F. K. Fisher.
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