It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this. I adored it' - Meg Mason, author of Sorrow & Bliss
'A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious' - Sarah Waters, author of Fingersmith
The longer the marriage, the harder truth becomes . . .
Meet the Hanrahan family, gathering for a momentous weekend as famous artist and notorious egoist Ray Hanrahan prepares for a new exhibition of his art – the first in many decades – and one he is sure will burnish his reputation for good.
His three children will be there: beautiful Leah, always her father's biggest champion; sensitive Patrick, who has finally decided to strike out on his own; and insecure Jess, the youngest, who has her own momentous decision to make . . .
And what of Lucia, Ray's steadfast and selfless wife? She is an artist, too, but has always had to put her roles as wife and...]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:21:38 +0300 https://readfrom.net/charlotte-mendelson/128325-almost_english.html https://readfrom.net/charlotte-mendelson/128325-almost_english.html
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