This Charming Man
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This Charming Man
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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.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThis 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.
Book Details
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
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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