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James Hollingshurst is a man shaped by the women around him: his wife Deborah, his clumsy PA Marcia, and his ex‑girlfriend Jane. A recent tragic accident upends his life, forcing him to face the reality of his past and the people he once favored. Amid the turmoil, Mrs. Hollingshurst discovers his daughter Charlotte, who he has not seen for fifteen years, standing at the threshold of his future. The novel examines the complexities of man‑woman relationships, family bonds, and the unexpected turns that life can take.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: David Nobbs
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