The compelling and gripping new novel from the author of Love, Iris and The Family Holiday

'A gorgeous read. Beautifully insightful' JANE FALLON
'A fascinating insight into contemporary coupledom and family politics. A pageturner' DAILY MAIL
'Perfectly observed, a reflection of real life we can all learn from' KATIE FFORDE
'A frank and believable account of friendship and a marriage under stress' ADELE PARKS, SUN
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Sometimes friendship crosses a line . . .

A group of close friends, their bonds forged at the nursery gates two decades ago, have celebrated, commiserated and grown together: they thought they all knew each other so well.
Until the affair.

Now a crack appears in everything.

Could one betrayal really destroy it all?
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'Rich and riveting . . . A perfect observation of the complexities and pitfalls of long-lasting friendships and their impact on family life' HEIDI SWAIN

'Almost painfully real and thoroughly well-written' SUN

'What a stunning story! I absolutely loved this twisty, intriguing tale of strong, loving relationships that begin to buckle under the strain of real life when emotions run out of control. Evocative and intensely moving' CELIA ANDERSON

'Almost painfully real and thoroughly well-written' FABULOUS

PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH NOBLE:

'Elizabeth Noble's unerring eye depicts family life in all its forms, good and bad, in a way we will all recognise' KATIE FFORDE

'A great writer. You'll be rooting for Noble's protagonists as soon as you meet them' DAILY MAIL

'A moving and warm-hearted novel about love in all its forms' SUNDAY EXPRESS

About the Author
Elizabeth Noble's previous Sunday Times bestselling novels include: The Reading Group, which reached number one, The Friendship Test (formerly published as The Tenko Club), Alphabet Weekends, Things I Want My Daughters to Know, The Girl Next Door, The Way We Were, Between a Mother and her Child, Love, Iris and The Family Holiday. Between a Mother and her Child and Love, Iris were both Richard & Judy Book Club picks. Elizabeth Noble lives in Surrey with her husband and has two adult daughters. Other People's Husbands is her tenth novel.

Reviews
A frank and believable account of friendship and a marriage under stress. I was moved -- ADELE PARKS * SUN *
Rich and riveting . . . A perfect observation of the complexities and pitfalls of long-lasting friendships and their impact on family life * HEIDI SWAIN *
Pitch perfect. Very relatable, very real * Woman *
When it comes to writing about family life, Elizabeth Noble is pitch-perfect . . . Relatable characters in a real situation - a clever read indeed! * Woman's Weekly *
Beautifully insightful on long term relationships and friendships and the fractures a betrayal can cause. A gorgeous read * JANE FALLON *
A fascinating insight into contemporary coupledom and family politics. A pageturner full of emotion and fabulous lifestyle detail * Daily Mail *
Perfectly observed, a reflection of real life we can all learn from * KATIE FFORDE *
What a stunning story! I absolutely loved this twisty, intriguing tale of strong, loving relationships that begin to buckle under the strain of real life when emotions run out of control. Evocative and intensely moving * CELIA ANDERSON *
Almost painfully real and thoroughly well-written * Fabulous *
Sensitive exploration of friendship, mid-life love, marriage and betrayal * The Lady *
Dramatic * Hello! *
Praise for Elizabeth Noble -- -
Elizabeth Noble's unerring eye depicts family life in all its forms, good and bad, in a way we will all recognise. I loved this book -- Katie Fforde
Witty, affectionate and unashamedly tear-jerking * Red *
A great writer. You'll be rooting for Noble's protagonists as soon as you meet them * Daily Mail *
An utterly absorbing multi-generational tale - the beautiful relatable writing we've come to expect from Elizabeth Noble, with a touch of summer magic...I adored it -- Penny Parkes
A moving and warm-hearted novel about love in all its forms...Nobody weaves a complex web of stories with quite the same skill as Elizabeth Noble * Sunday Express *
Irresistible comfort read * Glamour *
Honest and beautifully written * Woman & Home *
Noble is the mistress of the tearjerking message of love * Express *
A moving and warm-hearted story of friendship and love . . . Elizabeth Noble writes wonderfully real and relatable characters and then puts their lives under the microscope, weaving their stories with tenderness and humanity * Yours Magazine *
Other People's Husbands is a compelling, honest and uplifting tale which will have you hooked from first page to last * Lancashire Evening Post *



Book Information
ISBN 9781405934589
Author Elizabeth Noble
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 341g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm