A Desirable Residence
Books | Fiction / Women
2.9
Madeleine Wickham
A wicked comedy of adultery, angst, and modern marriage from the New York Times bestselling author of the sensational Sophie Kinsella novels.Liz and Jonathan Chambers were stuck with two mortgages, mounting debts, and a miserable adolescent daughter. Then realtor Marcus Witherstone came into their lives—and it seemed he would solve all their problems. He knew the perfect tenants from London who would rent their old house: a glamorous PR girl, Ginny, and her almost-famous husband, Piers.But soon Liz is lost in blissful dreams of Marcus, Jonathan is left to run their business, and neither of them has time to notice that their teenage daughter is developing an unhealthy passion for the tenants, Piers and Ginny. Everyone is tangled up with everyone else, and in the most awkward possible way. As events close in, they all begin to realize that some deceptions are just a bit too close to home.A Desirable Residence is sure to continue the phenomenal success of the Sophie Kinsella/Madeleine Wickham franchise. This tale of entanglements, affairs, and the consequences of deceit will keep you hooked as it explores guilt, love, and the struggles of fixing past mistakes. With Wickham's signature wit and keen insight into family dynamics, this novel about manners is perfect for fans of The Wedding Girl and Sleeping Arrangements.