About the Author:
Deborah Moggachis the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever, for which a film adaptation is in the works, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into the very popular movie starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA, and the forthcoming adaptation of Helen Simonson s Major Pettigrew s Last Stand.
Josie Lawrence is an actress and comedienne who may be best known for her appearances on the popular television show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?". She has also appeared in "Poirot", "Holby City", and "Marple: By the Pricking of My Thumbs".
Review:
“Classic Moggach: readable, memorable. . . . An unashamedly colorful journey across continents, with clothes, food, landscapes brought joyously to life.” (The Times (London))
“A fast-paced transcontinental journey. . . . Engaging, poignant.” (The Daily Telegraph (starred review))
“A great read, full of humour, insight and exotic foreign flavour.” (Daily Mail (UK))
“A gentle, easy-reading tale of happenstance and second chances.” (The Observer)
“This is an absorbing read, with surprises and moments of tension that make it a genuine page-turner.” (The Independent)
“Moggach’s latest, about the regrets of ageing and the disconnect that lurks behind the facades people present to the world, shows why she’s been so successful.” (Mail on Sunday)
“Kooky and diverse, each woman’s secret unfolds in scintillating bits that lead to a scandalous finish.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Clever plot machinations keep the pages turning and the reader guessing right up until the very end.” (Booklist)
“Readers familiar with the author will wonder when this book will hit the big screen. The sweeping landscapes of West Africa, the secrets of women whose experiences are bound together, and the suspense of their stories are consuming.” (Library Journal)
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