A Practical Arrangement is a life-affirming, bitter-sweet tale of an ordinary family life uncontrollably descending into despair, crime and impossible choices. A sobering narrative for our times of unrealistic and unattainable life expectations.

When a nurturing boss leaves the biotech company Andy works for, he is left struggling with his jealous peers and the fear of onrushing redundancy. With finances stretched and a growing family to support, Andy is pushed to breaking point.

Sneaking some samples of an untested depression medication into his bag one evening after work, Andy hopes the drug will help him to turn his life around. Instead, Andy falls into an abusive and life-changing affair with the headstrong paradox that is Janey Robins who trades her body for Andy's intoxicating drug. A practical arrangement riven with self-interest and mutual deceit. But it is not only Janey who is interested in the drug as the police close in on the source of a life-threatening new drug which has suddenly appeared on the streets.

Will Andy be able to turn things around, or have the choices he has made ruin his family life and career beyond redemption?

About the Author
Verity is currently tip toeing her way towards retirement and is looking forward to enjoying some free time to add to this, her first novel. Her foray into writing fiction followed a 35-year long career in pharma where she focused on the discovery of novel medicines. These experiences, and her role as an expert witness in a criminal trial provided the inspiration leading to Verity writing A Practical Arrangement.


Book Information
ISBN 9781805142089
Author Verity Trevethan
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Matador
Publisher Troubador Publishing