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Instances of the Number 3 follows Bridget Hansome and Frances Slater, whose only common thread is the sudden death of Peter Hansome. With their husband or lover gone, the women must look inward to rebuild their lives and unravel mysteries that were previously unimagined. An unexpected alliance between wife and mistress emerges, leading to a journey of self-discovery that is both comic and profound.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Salley Vickers
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