The Arc

Name: The Arc
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SKU: 9781838953805
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The smart, sexy, feelgood contemporary romance that will make you swoon

By Tory Henwood Hoen

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The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen is a contemporary romance that explores the complexities of modern relationships and the idea of perfect compatibility. It follows Ursula Byrne, a driven New Yorker who discovers a highly secretive matchmaking service promising to find one’s ideal partner. As she navigates love, technology, and connection, Ursula encounters unexpected challenges and revelations that question her beliefs about relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re fascinated by modern relationships and love exploring the intersection of technology and romance. It delves into the complexities of dating in a tech-driven world and offers a fresh take on the quest for a perfect partner, appealing to those who appreciate both heartfelt storytelling and a touch of humour.

The Arc

A smart, high-concept love story that asks: is it possible to optimize our most intimate relationships?

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A thoroughly modern love story with old-fashioned heart - Vogue

Meet Ursula

Thirty-five-year-old Ursula Byrne is successful, witty, smart, and single. She has tried all the dating apps, and let's just say: she's underwhelmed by her options.

Enter The Arc

A mysterious, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that relies on a complex series of emotional, psychological, and physiological assessments. The price tag is high, the promise ambitious—you get one match, and one match only. Because one is all you need for a partnership that will go the distance.

Is this a date with destiny? Or with data?

Ursula is paired with 42-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks, and from the start, this feels like the electric, lasting love they've each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to question The Arc's legitimacy.

After all, the arc of a relationship is never predictable ... even when it's fully optimised.

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Tory Henwood Hoen's The Arc delivers a modern take on romance, blending satire with an emotional depth that resonates with readers. The novel explores dating app culture with wit and humour, posing profound questions about love, relationships, and self-determination within a contemporary setting. Readers praise its insightful and amusing depiction of human connections, start-up culture, and the quirks of modern society, resulting in an engaging debut that is both thought-provoking and heartwarming.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838953805

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 448

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance Tory Henwood Hoen

About the Author

Tory Henwood Hoen has worked as a journalist, copywriter, and brand director. Her writing has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, Bon Appetit, Fortune, and New York magazine. She graduated from Brown University and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is her first novel.