A darkly funny novel about betrayal, loneliness and the surprising pleasure of being single again�� from the author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Good Housekeeping).
At sixty-nine years old, Pru has found herself alone for the first time in her life. Her grown children are out of the house, and her husband, Greg, has filed for divorce. She attributes Gregs betrayal to a cancer scare and a more-than-midlife crisis, but that doesnt make her feel any betteror less lonely. It seems that nothingnot even her eccentric, free-spirited best friend, Azracan pull her out of her depression. Until Pru sees a black dress in a thrift store window . . .
Its sleek silhouette calls to mind long-gone days of cocktail parties and sophisticated conversation. And it gives Pru a brilliant idea: where better to wear a black dressand find age-appropriate single menthan at a funeral? As Pru combs through the obituaries and attends masses and wakes, she finds comfort among the bereaved. After all, theyre all grieving someone they have lost. But Prus about to discover that though her new dating plan may get her out of the house and back on the market, the life shes so desperately trying to leave behind isnt done with her yet . . .
With dry wit and observation, Moggach tackles the perils of ageing with brutal honesty. Daily Express
This page-turner is like the best wakes, it will make you feel hungry and alive. The Times (London)
As ever with Moggach, the joy is in her witty observations of middle-class life and bracingly tart portrayal of family relationships. Daily Mail
Genre: General Fiction
At sixty-nine years old, Pru has found herself alone for the first time in her life. Her grown children are out of the house, and her husband, Greg, has filed for divorce. She attributes Gregs betrayal to a cancer scare and a more-than-midlife crisis, but that doesnt make her feel any betteror less lonely. It seems that nothingnot even her eccentric, free-spirited best friend, Azracan pull her out of her depression. Until Pru sees a black dress in a thrift store window . . .
Its sleek silhouette calls to mind long-gone days of cocktail parties and sophisticated conversation. And it gives Pru a brilliant idea: where better to wear a black dressand find age-appropriate single menthan at a funeral? As Pru combs through the obituaries and attends masses and wakes, she finds comfort among the bereaved. After all, theyre all grieving someone they have lost. But Prus about to discover that though her new dating plan may get her out of the house and back on the market, the life shes so desperately trying to leave behind isnt done with her yet . . .
With dry wit and observation, Moggach tackles the perils of ageing with brutal honesty. Daily Express
This page-turner is like the best wakes, it will make you feel hungry and alive. The Times (London)
As ever with Moggach, the joy is in her witty observations of middle-class life and bracingly tart portrayal of family relationships. Daily Mail
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"She really is the Nora Ephron of North London. Such a deceptively light touch, and so funny about the indignities of getting old and all our little vanities." - Clare Chambers
"Princess of the deliciously dark." - Mel Giedroyc
"I love clever books that make me laugh. Deborah Moggach, queen of social comedy, is on top form in The Black Dress. Superb." - Cathy Rentzenbrink
"Princess of the deliciously dark." - Mel Giedroyc
"I love clever books that make me laugh. Deborah Moggach, queen of social comedy, is on top form in The Black Dress. Superb." - Cathy Rentzenbrink
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