Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin
'Warm, wise, witty, and just plain fun' Maggie Shipstead
At a perfectly ordinary cocktail party, Francis is introduced to Billy and - although it slips right by him at the time - he falls in love with her at once.
Billy is a serious, often glum person. An economic historian, she is indifferent to a great many things (clothes, food, home décor), frowns easily and is frequently irritated.
Francis is older. He likes routine and a well-run household; he likes to pay for dinner, open car doors and call Billy at night to make sure she is safe.
Both are happily married - but not to each other.
So begins a whirlwind love affair, perfectly captured in this frank, funny irresistible novel, from its fabulous inception to its inevitable end.
A W&N Essential with an introduction by Caroline O'Donoghue
These should be read one at a time, perhaps just before bed as a respite from an especially trying day * New York Times *
Virtually flawless. . A tour de force * Los Angeles Times *
Whether or not their love goes on is unimportant. The joy is in the intimacy, the utter weirdness and intensity of their connection * Lit Hub *
An infallible recipe for happiness: read as much Laurie Colwin as you can -- Emma Straub
If anyone wrote eloquently and magnificently about affairs of the heart, it was Laurie Colwin * San Francisco Chronicle *
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474615990 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474615996 |
| Title | Another Marvelous Thing |
| Author | Laurie Colwin |
| Series | W And N Essentials |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2024-11-14 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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