Readers of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will devour this gripping novel about love and marriage - and the ties that bind us - from multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope. With the flawless depiction of rural, middle-class life and her incredibly astute characterisation, she effortlessly demonstrates how seductive and cosy the apparent safety of money, conformity and marriage can be - but also how fragile.... ''A story of seduction - not only sexual seduction but the irresistible appeal of money, beautiful objects, charming manners...excellent'' - The Sunday Times ''A richly textured and immensely readable novel'' - The Sunday Times ''Could not put this book down'' - ***** Reader review ''A must read'' - ***** Reader review ''An outstanding study of human relationships and conflicting loyalties'' - ***** Reader review **************************************************************** WOULD YOU TAKE A CHANCE AND SET SOMETHING IN MOTION THAT COULD CHANGE E