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Behind Closed Doors by Catherine Alliott
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Behind Closed Doors

The emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
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Length 13 hours 11 minutes
Language English
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Get ready to escape with the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer.

From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.

But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.

As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns.

But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home. With her parents growing older disgracefully, she can hardly keep up with their social life - especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.

Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves.

Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . .

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella

'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail

'Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes

'Hilarious and full of surprises' Daily Telegraph


ยฉ Catherine Alliott 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Catherine Alliott is the author of seventeen bestselling novels including My Husband Next Door, A Rural Affair, One Day in May, The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton, and A Cornish Summer and Behind Closed Doors. She lives with her family in Hertfordshire.

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Reviews

One of those fabulous books that leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart Compelling Yet another great read, packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more? Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed This engrossing story sparkles with wit Catherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read. Big subjects are dealt with sensitively in this wonderfully written novel Uplifting . . . Filled with colourful characters, this humorous story about families, ageing and moving on Emotional and affecting, this is an absorbing read A wry look at life in the wealthy environs of the Oxfordshire countryside . . . page-turning A warm, escapist read Included in 'The Hot List' Praise for Catherine Alliott Warm, witty and wise A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling Hilarious and full of surprises Expand reviews
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