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The Missus

a passionate and thrilling love story by the global bestselling author of the Fifty Shades trilogy
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The Missus by E L James follows the intense romantic journey between Maxim Trevelyan and Alessia Demachi. Set against the backdrop of London's high society and rural Cornwall, Maxim and Alessia face numerous challenges as they navigate their deepening relationship. With themes of love, danger, and resilience, this story delves into the complexities of trust and personal growth.
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You might like this book if you enjoy romantic stories filled with intense emotions, character depth, and passionate relationships. This engaging read continues a beloved saga, offering fans an intimate look into the dynamics of love and partnership.

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The Missus

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The Missus is a captivating follow-up to the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller The Mister, offering readers an enthralling and passionate love story penned by E L James, the acclaimed author behind the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades trilogies.

In this riveting sequel, readers are thrust back into the tumultuous lives of Maxim Trevelyan and Alessia Demachi. Maxim, the reluctant Earl of Trevethick, finds himself far from the elite circles of London, journeying to the wild, untamed landscapes of Albania. Driven by love and determination, he is on a quest to win Alessia, the woman who has captured his heart. Yet, their union is far from conventional; their path to matrimony is paved with peril and dictated by the sharp end of a shotgun.

As Maxim steps into the role of husband, his reputation as a reformed rake and the scandalous secrets of his aristocratic lineage loom large. Will these shadows of his past sabotage his chances at being a devoted spouse, and threaten the happiness he seeks with Alessia?

Alessia, a resilient and courageous woman, has wrestled free from the clutches of kidnappers and traffickers to find love with Maxim. Now, she faces the daunting challenge of making their marriage thrive. As she confronts the spectres of Maxim's lurid history and navigates the rigid expectations of London's elite society, Alessia grapples with whether she will ever truly be seen as Maxim’s countess or remain branded by her past as his former cleaner.

The narrative of The Missus sweeps readers from the majestic peaks of Albania, through the serene beauty of the English countryside, to the glamorous yet formidable streets of contemporary London. It is a spellbinding journey that delves into themes of love, longing, acceptance, and redemption. With its richly drawn characters and evocative settings, the novel promises an unforgettable reading experience.

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The Missus by E L James has received mixed reviews. Some readers appreciate the romance and character development, while others find the plot predictable and the writing style lacking. Overall, it appeals to fans of James's previous works but may not win over those seeking more complexity.

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ISBN: 9781804946961

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

E L James is an incurable romantic and a self-confessed fangirl. After twenty-five years of working in television, she decided to pursue a childhood dream and write stories that readers could take to their hearts. The result was the controversial and sensuous romance Fifty Shades of Grey and its two sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. In 2015, she published the #1 bestseller Grey, the story of Fifty Shades of Grey from the perspective of Christian Grey, and in 2017, the chart-topping Darker, the second part of the Fifty Shades story from Christian's point of view. She followed with the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, The Mister in 2019. Her books have been published in fifty languages and have sold more than 165 million copies worldwide. E L James has been recognized as one of Time magazine's "Most Influential People in the World" and Publishers Weekly's "Person of the Year." Fifty Shades of Grey stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for 133 consecutive weeks. Fifty Shades Freed won the Goodreads Choice Award (2012), and Fifty Shades of Grey was selected as one of the 100 Great Reads, as voted by readers, in PBS's The Great American Read (2018). Darker was long-listed for the 2019 International DUBLIN Literary Award. She was a producer on each of the three Fifty Shades movies, which made more than a billion dollars at the box office. The third instalment, Fifty Shades Freed, won the People's Choice Award for Drama in 2018. E L James is blessed with two wonderful sons and lives with her husband, the novelist and screenwriter Niall Leonard, and their West Highland terriers in the leafy suburbs of West London.

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