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Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan (view source)
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Their children shine from the pages too. Jake is a craftsman, perhaps a little of a dreamer, but when his marriage breaks up his daughter Maisie is his first concern. His love for her is fierce and uncompromising. It was Mia, his twin, who left the family home five years ago and her departure left a hole in Jake – but Mia hovers over the story, a loss of their own making but one which they are unable to put right. Emily, the youngest child, has always felt something of an outsider, but when circumstances force her to change her ambitions she surprises even herself. Above all though it's a thought-provoking look at how a modern family copes in a situation which used to be common-place.
It's a book to settle down and enjoy. Don't think of it as chick-lit, even if the cover might make you think it is, because it is far, far better than that. Think of it as intelligent, insightful fiction which most women and many men will enjoy and draw something from. Buy it - it's a book you'll read again - in fact, you'll probably get more from the second time around. It would make an excellent holiday read if you like something more thought-provoking than the latest bonkbuster. If you're a fan of [[:Category:Margaret FosterForster|Margaret FosterForster]] then you're sure to enjoy this book.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag.