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  • Published: 1 August 2013
  • ISBN: 9780099479697
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $26.99

The Ex-Wives

Bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel



From the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel this is a funny and warm novel for anyone who has ever been curious about their partner’s past…

Discover this funny and warm novel for anyone who has ever been curious about their partner's past from the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Meet Buffy.

With three ex-wives, a failing career and only his dog George for company, Buffy's bachelorhood is looking worryingly confirmed.

Until he meets Celeste.

Dazzled by love, Buffy has no idea that Celeste is systematically researching his ex-wives, children and step-children, and unearthing secrets that will change all their lives...

'Wonderfully funny' Daily Mail

'Marries comedy and canniness into a novel that's warm, tolerant, shrewd and exuberant' Sunday Times

  • Published: 1 August 2013
  • ISBN: 9780099479697
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $26.99

About the author

Deborah Moggach

Deborah Moggach is the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into a top-grossing film starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in Wales.

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Praise for The Ex-Wives

Cracking good dialogue, excellent jokes and laser sharp

Daily Telegraph

The Ex-Wives marries comedy and canniness into a novel that’s warm, tolerant, shrewd and exuberant

Sunday Times

You’ll be hooked from the first page of this original, funny book… Just delicious

New Woman

Deborah Moggach is brilliant at capturing just the right voice for her characters

Cosmopolitan

Wonderfully funny

Daily Mail