Books like City of friends by Joanna Trollope

Name: City of friends
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Joanna Trollope

Stacey Grant’s sudden redundancy throws her bustling career as a senior partner in a London private equity firm into disarray. Left with an ailing mother, a loyal dog, and an empty office, she turns to the women who have stood by her through university and beyond: Beth, Melissa, and Gaby. These four friends share a history of ambition, triumphs, and heartbreaks. As Stacey grapples with her new reality, hidden tensions erupt among the group, forcing each woman to confront personal challenges and the limits of their loyalty. The novel explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and life change in modern London life.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Joanna Trollope

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