The Affair

Paperback Published on: 19/08/2021
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Synopsis

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie

'Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable' 5***** Reader Review
'Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat' 5***** Reader Review
'The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo' 5***** Reader Review
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Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent.

But it's on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her.

Despite resisting his advances, Connie finds that he's got under her skin.

And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows.

At the end of the season, Connie returns home to her husband, ready to put this affair behind her.

But Jared has other ideas . . .
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Praise for Hilary Boyd

'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express

'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive'Evening Standard

'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life'Daily Mail

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405943901
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 286g
  • Languages: English

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The Affair
An escape
The Affair is about a woman who meets a man and starts off a steamy affair only to find out later things aren’t as they seem and she regrets her actions. ... READ MORE
Kerry  Norris
The Affair
Novel set in the West Country and around Europe
I was lured to read this novel because the blurb heavily mentioned Lake Como, and who wouldn’t be tempted by a bit of Italian sunshine, food and wine, alon... READ MORE
TripFiction
The Affair
A Bit Disappointing.
In my opinion, this light easy read was disappointing. It was not a bad book but I found the storyline to be rather dull and thinly plotted. I kept waiting... READ MORE
Milton of Campsie  Annie
The Affair
You stray…you pay…
“A summer she will remember forever…Because he’s not going to let her forget…” As the saying goes, you stray, you pay! For Connie McCabe, she learns this... READ MORE
Marnie Harrison
The Affair
Good read
Connie is a tour guide married to retired Devan. During one of her trips she meets young Jared, they have an affair and eventually he turns into a stalker.... READ MORE
federica angele
The Affair
An authentic and well-crafted story
The Affair is an authentic and well-crafted story about the conflicts that can arise in a long marriage when a sudden change makes you question what you ha... READ MORE
Charlie
The Affair
Obsessive Love!
Connie McCabe is married to GP Devan and she works during the summer months as a guide, conducting tours across Europe. Connie’s marriage to Devan has gone... READ MORE
Sara Clifford-Gray
The Affair
Slow burner
This one is definitely a slow burner. It is well written with believable characters and the story flows well even though some of it is a little predictable... READ MORE
Tammy Muir
The Affair
Can you ever keep an affair secret
Connie is at a low point in her marriage to Devan. He’s just retired and wants her to give up the job she loves as a tour guide. They are just stumbling t... READ MORE
catherine Harrold
The Affair
Absorbing & Appealing!
I’ve been a big fan of Hilary Boyd’s writing ever since reading Thursdays in the Park and this is another book which rises to the high standards she easily... READ MORE
GraceJReviewerlady.net
The Affair
Unbelievable
Connie, flattered by the attention of a younger man, cheats on her husband. There are descriptions of her anguish and her justifications for continuing to ... READ MORE
Cas Holland
The Affair
Easy read!
Connie is a tour guide who has an affair whilst in beautiful European places as she no longer gets attention from her recently retired Doctor husband. It’s... READ MORE
Jo Y
The Affair
A Pacy Read
The Affair is the first book by Hilary Boyd I've read, but as an international bestselling author, I had, of course, heard of her books, especially her deb... READ MORE
Laura Besley
The Affair
Highly Addictive
In The Affair, retired GP Devan McCabe, married to Connie, is struggling to adjust to his slower pace of life. Connie and Devan have led what many would co... READ MORE
Bridget East
The Affair
An ok read
I thought from the premise of the book I would enjoy this read. I felt the book started off very, very slowly and it took ages to gain pace. I found Con... READ MORE
Anne Mosedale
The Affair
An absorbing novel
Connie McCabe is married to retired GP Devan and their relationship is in the doldrums. Devan is in a lethargic slump, it’s like he’s defeated and he almos... READ MORE
Celia Short
The Affair
An amazing and well written story
This is a story which runs the whole gamut of human emotions. You pass from happiness and love to sorrow and despair and eventual recovery. The characteris... READ MORE
Patricia Moren