Readers of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will devour this gripping novel about love and marriage - and the ties that bind us - from multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope. With the flawless depiction of rural, middle-class life and her incredibly astute characterisation, she effortlessly demonstrates how seductive and cosy the apparent safety of money, conformity and marriage can be - but also how fragile....

'A story of seduction - not only sexual seduction but the irresistible appeal of money, beautiful objects, charming manners...excellent' - The Sunday Times
'A richly textured and immensely readable novel' - The Sunday Times
'Could not put this book down' - ***** Reader review
'A must read' - ***** Reader review
'An outstanding study of human relationships and conflicting loyalties' - ***** Reader review

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WOULD YOU TAKE A CHANCE AND SET SOMETHING IN MOTION THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING?

The Grey House is the final piece in the jigsaw of Alice Jordan's perfect life. It seems to be the ultimate achievement of her outwardly happy marriage - a loyal, if dull husband, three children, two cars and now the house. So why does she feel as if something is missing?

As Alice and her family settle themselves into village life, the something missing becomes something huge and then breaks, scandalizing the village and opening up old wounds.

But because of it, Alice begins to feel that there is hope and humour and understanding and compassion in the new life she must build for herself.

A stylish, warm, sometimes comical, sometimes loving story of a marriage, a family, and a village affair.

About the Author

Joanna Trollope is the author of eagerly awaited and sparklingly readable novels often centred around the domestic nuaunces and dilemmas of life in present-day England. She has also written a number of historical novels and Britannia's Daughters, a study of women in the British Empire.
Joanna Trollope was born in Gloucestershire and now lives in London. She was appointed OBE in the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to literature.

Reviews
An elegantly crafted dissection of English rural life among the well-heeled and privileged...A considerable achievement * Woman's Journal *
A story of seduction - not only sexual seduction but the irresistible appeal of money, beautiful objects, charming manners...excellent * The Sunday Times *
A richly textured and immensely readable novel * The Sunday Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552994101
Author Joanna Trollope
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Black Swan
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 189g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 17mm