The Second Wife
The Second Wife by Elizabeth Buchan, published by Penguin Books Limited on August 2, 2007, is a 384-page novel that explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges of love. The story follows Minty, who, against the odds, marries her best friend Rose’s husband, Nathan. As she navigates her new life filled with marriage, children, and a family home, Minty faces unexpected difficulties, including tensions with Nathan’s other family and the realities of middle age.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance and the intricacies of womanhood. As Minty confronts the consequences of her choices, she must also deal with the lingering presence of first wives and the complications that arise with age. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of personal relationships and the struggles that come with them, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and commitment.
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Lose yourself in the tantalising bestselling novel about fighting for what’s yours from Elizabeth Buchan
What happens when the mistress gets her man?
Against the odds, that’s what happened to Minty. She stole her best friend Rose’s husband Nathan and made him her own.
But now that she’s got what she wanted – marriage, kids, a family home – she’s discovering a few things she didn’t bargain on: the cold shoulder from Nathan’s other family, her husband’s middle age and growing distance . . .
And accepting that first wives don’t just go away.
What’s more, age brings one or two other problems for Minty.
Problems that will lead her back to the one person she really doesn’t want to face . . .
Praise for Elizabeth Buchan:
‘Gorgeously well-written – funny, sad, sophisticated’ Independent
‘Beautifully observed, with the insight and humour that one has come to expect from the author’ Times
‘Compelling, compassionate, and aglow with moments of laugh-or-cry humour’ Mail on Sunday
‘Buchan is a cut above the rest’ Sunday Mirror
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