Product Description

Anna has waited a long time to fall in love and now that she has, she's not going to let her boyfriend Charlie's mother stand in her way. Meredith Granger is frighteningly well-cultured and impossible to impress. So far, Anna hasn't even been allowed to meet her. But when Charlie leaves the country on business for the summer, Anna decides to take matters into her own hands. Reinventing herself from 'one of the boys' in an office full of foul- mouthed sales reps into the perfect, butter-wouldn't-melt daughter-in-law, Anna embraces a whole new life. Garden parties, Sunday tennis, little vintage dresses from Laura Ashley - it seems almost too easy. It's only when she tails Meredith on an Art Explorers' trip to Andalucia that she wonders if things might be rather more difficult, and if she might be a little out of her depth after all ...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81081 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
'Wickedly, hilariously observant - and a genuinely touching account of a woman coming to terms with her mother's early death. Louise Candlish is so good at seeing the psychological truth behind our absurd social rituals. I am full of admiration for her.' Rebecca Horsfall, author of DANCING ON THORNS For Prickly Heat:'A fabulous tale of sun, sand and sex - a great escape' New Woman ** 'This hilarious romp is perfect summer reading' Heat ** For Sisters Avenue: 'Brilliantly written, Sisters Avenue examines the fragility of human relationships and how easily seemingly perfect situations can change. A clever and extremely well observed page-turne' I Village ** 'Fantastic' Closer ** 'We love Louise Candlish's writing; it's utterly compelling' Heat

Jenny Colgan
'Beautifully written, powerfully true'

Elle
'Superbly crafted comedy . . . think Eliza Dolittle in Dulwich; classic
modern make-over theme ripe for Hollywood'

Customer Reviews

Fantastic
Having loved Prickly Heat, but been a bit so so with Sisters Avenue, I was really looking forward to this, Louises third book.. Its the story of Anna, a high flying media sales guru, who after a year of being together has yet to meet her boyfriend Charlies mum, so with the help of her lifestyle coach Vic, sets upon a fiendish plan. I thought this was a really fun read, very light hearted with a healthy smattering of giggles and "ah" moments along the way. As the plan to make friends with the future mother-in-law escalates, and take Anna on an art appreciation trip to Spain, her belief that Charlie is The One wavers, and as her job looks shaky, so does her relationship. If you liekd Prickly Heat, you'll love this. I did.

great again
Enjoyed the book v. much - the events leading up to the "denouement" were a lot of fun but also touched with some life "truths." A good read. V. enjoyable.