Carol Clewlow Libros

Príbeh Rose, ženy, ktorej život sa riadi jednoduchým pravidlom: " Neurobíš nešťastnou inú ženu. " A to, samozrejme, vylučuje cudzoložstvo. Ale keďže v jej veku už takmer žiadny muž, ktorý za niečo stojí, nie je bez záväzkov, zdá sa, že Rose má na výber iba medzi hriechom a askézou. Ako sa s tým vyrovná, keď sa zaľúbi?

A novel centring on a group of people, who are connected by relationship, work and love affairs. The main character, Rosie, is convinced that the kinship between women, although a strong bond, should be realistic and accept that there will still be infidelities.

Riley Gordon would not go as far as her best friend, Magda, who has decided to have the full wedding ceremony and celebrations. So far, so traditional. But in Magda′s case, the lucky person she will be saying I do to is herself. It is Magda′s statement for single women everywhere. This is Riley′s call to arms, her challenge to celebrate singleness, and to re-establish that much maligned, splendid word: spinster.The life of Riley is an excellent one. She has no issues, no life crises. She is celebrating her life. Her mother is not so sure. Her marriage to Riley′s father may have been a mistake, but as a merry widow, at least she is allowed lovers. Her sister, happily married with two children, is certain that married life is the right choice. Riley′s extensive relations, including those in the more successful branch of the family, feel free to give their opinions, frequently and unasked. Her various friends, straight and gay, are delighted to have such available and lively companionship. And her lovers, all ex at present, simply wonder when they might be able to weight the balance from freedom towards themselves.