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Archie and Liza, a pleasantly devoted couple, have settled into village life in England with three children, supported by Archie's profession as a local physician and Liza’s role as a teacher. Their tranquil world is disrupted when Archie's father, the esteemed Sir Andrew Logan—an upright widower for over thirty years—arrives with a city‑clean Rover and an alluring blonde companion. The unexpected presence of the well‑known mistress unsettles Archie, threatening the harmonious family dynamic. The narrative follows Archie’s struggle with a mid‑life crisis and explores the complex emotions of love, loyalty, and identity within a family setting.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Joanna Trollope
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