Mid-life follies, paperback/r. j. gould

Why has his wife abandoned him after 23 years of blissful marriage? Is she having a midlife crisis? Should he be having one, too? Life is absolutely fine for Hugh and Liz Thorpe in Cambridge, England - a comfortable lifestyle, good health, kids to be proud of and a loving relationship.

Then Hugh decides to take early retirement and it all goes hopelessly wrong.

A succession of twists and turns are preventing a restoration to the normality that the couple increasingly crave as their children, parents and friends find out that immaturity isnt exclusively the preserve of the young.

A satirical novel about the fragility of even the most robust relationships.

If you like wry British humor, this is for you.

This tale of self-doubt, adultery and forgiveness is shot through with humour and compassion.

A most enjoyable read.

David Lister, The Independent Warm, witty, poignant.

characters that stay with you.

June Flath, author of A Secret Affair and Lost and Found Modern life is captured in a completely recognizable way, the style is accessible, vivid and entertaining.

Best bit of fiction Ive read on this theme.

Laugh out loud funny and completely moving at the same time.