Greg is a fading middle-aged actor whose family life has long since become stale; Sally is a struggling young playwright. When they're thrown together to do a West End play, they plunge into a reckless affair that seems to offer an escape into fantasy . . . until Sally makes a shocking discovery that brings them face to face with real life again. A novel of sharp insight, written with warmth and compelling honesty, Real is a brilliant portrait of modern illusions about love.

Real by Stephanie Merritt: what happens when a love affair goes wrong? What happens to all those hopes and dreams?

About the Author
Stephanie Merritt was born in Surrey in 1974. She has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines and is currently Deputy Literary Editor and comedy critic of the Observer. Gaveston is her first novel.

Reviews
"'A novel of great power.' Independent on Sunday 'One of the best books I've read in ages, I couldn't put the bloody thing down.' Gabriel Byrne"



Book Information
ISBN 9780571222643
Author Stephanie Merritt
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 125mm * 35mm