Frederica Hatch, the charming, precocious child of sweetly bonkers parents, has an idyllic if spoilt childhood in the grounds of the small, not very good, Dewing college. Everything is perfect ÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ and then she discovers that her father has a secret. Worse still, his secret has a name: the glamorous and untrustworthy Laura Lee French, his estranged wife. And worst of all, Laura LeeÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs new job at Dewing is going to shatter the HatchesÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ little world.

General Information

ISBN : 9780755329410
Publisher : Headline Publishing Group
Imprint : Headline Review
Weight (g) : 0.42
Publication date : 06 March 2006
Produced in : United Kingdom
Product Type : books

Other Specifications

Author : Elinor Lipman
Bind : Paperback
Edition : Export/Airside ed
Pages : 320

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Reviews

'As wise as Solomon and as funny as early Joan Rivers' -- Maureen Lipman 'Lipman's book is a satirical but heart-warming family portrait. As in her previous novels, she uses her characteristic charm and humour to address serious issues, such as adultery, dementia and anti-Semitism' -- Daily Express 'Lipman -- known for her wit, sharp societal observations, and lovely command of language -- has created a novel of warmth, wisdom, love, and redemption that is funny and fun to read' -- Booklist

Author description

Elinor Lipman's previous novels include THEN SHE FOUND ME, ISABEL'S BED and THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE. Four of her novels are currently in development as feature films. She divides her time between Northampton, Massachusetts and New York City