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Ned and Alexandra Ludd are the toast of London's theater set. A stunning actress,
Alexandra stars in a steamy production of The Doll's House, while her husband, a
struggling critic, stays home and cares for their young son. When Ned dies of a sudden
heart attack, Alexandra is devastated. Mindless with grief, she fails to notice that Ned
died in their bed, but he wasn't alone.
When Jenny, Ned's infuriating and dowdy mistress begins to harass Alexandra day and night,
she must confront her worst fears ---- Ned cheated on her repeatedly and their happy
marriage was just a sham. Eventually, she learns that her family and friends lied to her
for their own selfish reasons.
Alexandra struggles to put her life together after discovering Ned's adulterous behavior,
but when Jenny threatens to take her home and savings away, Alexandra fights back with a
brilliant plan.
This is one of Fay Weldon's most intense and compelling books about men, women, jealousy
and adultery. It is deliciously disturbing and will leave you wondering about your own
relationships.
--- Reviewed by Judith Handschuh
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