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This Charming Man

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This Charming Man by Marian Keyes follows the lives of four women who are all connected to the charming but problematic politician Paddy de Courcy. As their stories unfold, they each confront personal challenges and secrets, revealing deeper themes of love, betrayal, and empowerment.
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You might enjoy this book if you love engaging storytelling with a mix of humour and emotion. The author skillfully weaves together the lives of multiple characters, delivering a compelling narrative about relationships, secrets, and personal growth. This book is perfect for fans of contemporary fiction that offers both heart and depth.

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This Charming Man

Everybody remembers where they were the day they heard that Paddy de Courcy was getting married. But for four women in particular, the big news about the charismatic politician is especially momentous...

Marian Keyes, author of Sushi for Beginners and The Other Side of the Story, explores the quirks of love and life in her international best-seller This Charming Man.

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This Charming Man by Marian Keyes is a masterfully crafted novel that is as gripping as it is insightful. The No. 1 bestseller delves deep into the lives of four women, each impacted by the charm and deceit of one man, Paddy de Courcy. With Keyes' trademark wit and perceptiveness, the story unravels a web of secrets, lies, and revelations.

Paddy de Courcy is a slick and handsome politician, poised for great success as his party rides high in the polls. His career reaches a new pinnacle with the announcement of his impending marriage to the beautiful Alicia. However, this joyous news comes as a shock to his long-term girlfriend, Lola, who finds herself abruptly dumped and silenced.

Then there's Grace, a determined journalist with a personal vendetta against Paddy. He had ruined her sister Marnie's life back in their college days, and Grace is on a quest for the truth. She believes that Lola holds the key to uncovering Paddy's true character and intentions.

As these women's lives converge, the question arises: do any of them truly know the real Paddy? What dark secret connects them all?

Four incredibly different women.
One heartbreakingly charming man.
And a dark mystery that ties them together...

Marian Keyes brilliantly captures the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption in this poignant and humorous narrative. Readers are taken on a roller coaster of emotions, where laughter is often intertwined with moments of deep reflection.

This Charming Man is a must-read for anyone looking for a compelling, character-driven story that offers both entertainment and a deeper understanding of human nature.

"So funny, so perceptive, so real. I changed my life for this book." - Mail on Sunday

"The laughs come fast and furious. A gripping, compelling tale." - Sunday Independent

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This Charming Man is an emotional tour de force, blending a powerful plot with genuine human warmth. The book is both gripping and compelling, enriched by Marian Keyes' down-to-earth wit and multi-layered, ingenious plotting. It offers fast and furious laughs while being captivating from the start, showcasing Keyes at her best.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241958483

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 623g

Pages: 912

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About the Author

Marian Keyes' international bestselling novels include Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man, The Brightest Star in the Sky, The Mystery of Mercy Close and The Woman Who Stole My Life. Two collections of her journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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