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

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From the 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…

Meet Russell Buffery, or Buffy to his friends. With three ex-wives to his name and only a dog for company, Buffy’s bachelorhood is looking worryingly confirmed until he meets Celeste, a young girl who works in the local chemist’s. Dazzled by love, Buffy little suspects that Celeste is systematically researching his ex-wives, children and step-children, and unearthing secrets that will change all their lives irrevocably…

  • Pub date: 1 August 2013
  • ISBN: 9780099479697
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $26.99
Categories:
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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.
portrait photo of Deborah Moggach

Also by Deborah Moggach

Something to Hide
Tulip Fever
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel
Close to Home
Changing Babies
Because I am a Girl
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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

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