Overview
The extraordinary new contemporary novel, set in Ireland, Italy and France, from the bestselling author of The Honeymoon Affair and The Missing Wife. 'A poignant, heartwarming read' Patricia Scanlan 'A warm, sensitive story' Lucy Diamond 'Authentic and likeable characters' Roisin Meaney Ailie, Sybil and Rua can take care of themselves. But when they form an unexpected friendship, they discover new perspectives on old problems. Ailie is recently widowed, and struggling. At least she can cut ties with her toxic Italian in-laws. Except her teenage daughter is joining them in Trieste. Should Ailie follow, and confront the family who can't forgive her? Sybil has learned to be happy alone. But her younger sister, Tansy, thinks Sybil needs to find a man before it's too late. And she has the perfect candidate. Can Sybil cope with Tansy interfering - again? Twice Rua has faced the worst, and twice she's started over. All that matters now is protecting her daughter. Yet she's kept the full story from her. Is it time to trust Bronte with the truth? An intriguing and sparkling story about women discovering their strength - and loving life.
Full Product Details
Author: Sheila O'Flanagan ,
Grainne Gillis
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Imprint: Headline Review
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 23.20cm
Weight: 0.520kg
ISBN: 9781035432318
ISBN 10: 1035432315
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 26 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' -- Lucy Diamond A poignant, heartwarming read of women supporting and empowering each other through difficult times -- Patricia Scanlan 'A great read, a trio of effortlessly interwoven storylines peopled with authentic and likeable characters, and a testament to the resilience of female friendship' * Roisin Meaney * 'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' -- Norrie Clark
'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' * Lucy Diamond * 'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' * Norrie Clark *
Author Information
Sheila O'Flanagan is the author of over 30 bestselling books, including The Honeymoon Affair, which spent three months on the Irish bestseller list, What Eden Did Next, Three Weddings and a Proposal and The Missing Wife. She lives in Dublin with her husband. www.sheilaoflanagan.com X @sheilaoflanagan Facebook.com/sheilabooks
