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Sally seems to have everything: a marriage to Edward; a much-lovedbaby son; and a dream house. Yet beneath an apparently content exterior, Sally struggles with the legacy of Edward's past: his ex-wife, his resentful step-daughter - and Edward's mixed feelings about the family he left behind. When Sally discovers the house holds a secret, her need toescape the strains of her marriage leads her on a quest to discover thetruth. But can she solve the challenges of the present as well as the past? While Sally struggles, Anna moves into the garden flat downstairs. Adriven workaholic, Anna has always shunned domesticity, althoughironically her new project is a reality show called 'Marriage Menders'.Digging beneath the surface of other people's relationships leads her toask questions she has so far managed to avoid, about the importance oflove and family. Then an error of judgement threatens to destroyeverything she has worked for - and leaves her wondering about her entire life...Whilst Sally sacrificed her career for love, Anna has done the opposite.But which of them made the right choice?
'Varley does domestic ups and downs better than most.'
THE MIRROR
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