Author:Judy Astley
Whether on holiday or dreaming of one, this is the perfect easy-going, cosy read to relax with. Brilliant for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley...
'A great writer, funny and sharp... her prose is a pleasure to read, her dialogue sparkles' - DAILY MAIL
'Great, memorable characters, funny storylines and a lovely escapist holiday setting, it would be a shame for anyone to miss out!' -- ***** Reader review
'My favourite Judy Ashley book! Read it several times and each time enjoyed it just as much and laugh!' -- ***** Reader review
'A heart-warming story of love, lust, mishaps and summer fun.' -- ***** Reader review
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SHE'S MORE THAN READY FOR HER CORNISH HOLIDAY...
AND A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA?
Every July, the lucky owners of Cornish holiday homes set off for their annual break. They close up their desirable semis in smartish London suburbs - having turned off the Aga and turned on the burglar alarm - and look forward to a carefree, restful, somehow more fulfilling summer.
Clare is more than usually ready for her holiday. Her daughter, Miranda, is hitting adolescence bigtime, and her husband Jack is harbouring unsettling thoughts of a change in lifestyle.
No wonder that Clare is contemplating a bit of extra-marital adventure, possibly with Eliot, the successful, heavy-drinking author in the adjoining holiday property.
Unexpected disasters occur, revelations are made and, as the summer ends, real life will never be quite the same again...
Her much-loved first novel
—— Daily MailOh, what a find! A lovely, funny book
—— Sarah HarrisonThere is much to savour, enjoy, intrigue and shock in this wonderful novel. Bowen is sublime
—— Book SnobGreat fun
—— Victoria Clark , LadyEnchanted August is a true charmer of a novel, written with humour, sensitivity, and a huge amount of heart. I fell in love with the glorious Maine setting and with the quirky and endearing characters who find themselves thrown together there. It’s a perfect summer read – for any time of the year
—— Will Schwalbe, author of the New York Times-bestselling THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUBBowen has conjured up a delightful and inviting island summer complete with all the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Maine to create a feast for the senses…this feel-good story will make an enjoyable summer read for romance lovers
—— BooklistBowen crafts an old-fashioned love story with humor and heart as well as a lush setting, quirky characters, and a well-paced narrative
—— Publishers WeeklyWith touches of Shakespearian comedy, this is. . . bright and kind and optimistic. A thoroughly pleasant summer read as breezy as the island itself
—— KirkusA heartwarming read, allowing the reader absorb the briny air, the taste of boiled lobsters, and cozy gatherings that bring one back to the languorous days of long ago endless summers
—— New York Journal of BooksA suitably surreal cocktail of Kafka, Lagos life and Nigerian wit
—— Christine Wallop , TelegraphA really interesting and different novel from many of the things I have read, or have seen published, this year. You can simply read it as a darkly witty escapist fairytale/myth/fable or you can or as a wonderful, satirical and occasionally daring way to look at society and questions of class, gender and race. Either way you are going to have a great read ahead of you
—— Savidge ReadsBarrett’s novel forces the reader to consider important questions regarding the human condition and is a worthwhile read precisely because of the difficult questions it raises.
—— Cristina Tomàs , Totally DublinBarrett reworks Kafka’s family drama as an urban odyssey and make a stunning success of it.
—— Ainehi Edoro , Guardian
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