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In Joanna Trollope’s intimate portrait of rural England, Alice Jordan secures what appears to be the pinnacle of domestic bliss: a comfortable house, a devoted husband, children, and two cars. Yet the arrival of The Grey House uncovers a covert truth that disrupts her orderly world. As scandal ripples through the village, Alice finds herself questioning the foundations of her marriage, her own desires, and the expectations of the community. Amid the turmoil, she discovers hope, humor, and compassion, building a new life that redefines what it means to belong.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Joanna Trollope
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