This Charming Man
British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022
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4.1 • 132 Ratings
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
*** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022***
Relish the wit and wisdom of Marian Keyes in this story of four women caught up in what seems like love, but may be something much darker . . . from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups
'So funny, so perceptive, so real . . . I changed my life for this book' MAIL ON SUNDAY
'An emotional tour de force with genuine human warmth' INDEPENDENT
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'Everybody remembers where they were the day they heard that Paddy de Courcy was getting married'
Slick, handsome politician Paddy de Courcy is on the up. His party is set to do well in the elections and he's just announced his engagement to the beautiful Alicia.
Which is news to his girlfriend, Lola, who, within hours, finds herself dumped and warned not to talk to the press.
Yet journalist Grace is on the prowl. She has been after Paddy ever since he ruined her sister Marnie's life way back in college.
Grace is looking for the inside story and thinks Lola holds the key . . .
But do any of them know the real Paddy?
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'The laughs come fast and furious . . . a gripping, compelling tale' Sunday Independent
'The queen of page-turners . . . brimming with her trademark down-to-earth wit' Cosmopolitan
'Gripping from the start . . . the master at her best' Daily Telegraph
Winner of the British Book Awards May 2022
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In her densest, most ambitious work yet, chick lit specialist Keyes (Sushi for Beginners) pushes into dark territory, exploring alcoholism, depression and domestic violence with authenticity and even offbeat humor. When Paddy de Courcy, "Ireland's most eligible politician," announces his engagement, the news breaks hearts all over Dublin. Lola Daly, a celebrity stylist who has been dating him for the past 16 months, is the most heartbroken of all and retreats to County Clare. Meanwhile, Dublin reporter Grace Gildee remembers Paddy from their college years, when he had a chaotic, codependent relationship with her twin sister, Marnie. Grace digs a little, and as the true extent of Paddy's capacity for evil is revealed, Grace moves to stop him and to finally teach him a lesson. To do so, she must make fragile Marnie revisit the most painful years of her life and engineer Lola's return to Dublin. Dry wit and distinctive narrative voices add levity and balance to a sad set of life circumstances. Pages will fly like wafting hankies toward the stunning, breathless conclusion.
Customer Reviews
The Charming Man
Love the change of characters throughout the books Marian writes but this one played with my head a bit as I didn’t like what was happening to the characters. I know it goes on but I wish more people would stand up.
Good but not great
This was a good read but not Marian Keyes best. There seemed to be a change in writing styles (something I noticed at least in Lola’s chapters) and I just couldn’t get my head around it. I wanted to really love it because the premise is strong but I couldn’t.
Boring
Very difficult to read, so poorly written. I’d rather watch cricket