The compelling new novel from the bestselling author of The Woman in the Fifth and The Pursuit of Happiness
Douglas Kennedy's previous novels include the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Big Picture, The Pursuit of Happiness, A Special Relationship and The Moment. He is also the author of three highly-praised travel books. The Big Picture was filmed with Romain Duris and Catherine Deneuve; The Woman in the Fifth with Ethan Hawke and Kristen Scott Thomas. His work has been translated into twenty-two languages. In 2007 he was awarded the French decoration of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and in 2009 the inaugural Grand Prix de Figaro. Born in Manhattan in 1955, he has two children and currently divides his time between London, Paris, Berlin, Maine and New York.
Douglas Kennedy . . . is famous for two things: writing
insightfully about women's lives, and crafting narratives so
utterly gripping as to redefine the concept of unputdownable. In
Leaving the World, his ninth novel, these strengths combine to make
an unforgettable reading experience . . . Don't get on a long-haul
flight without it, I say
*The Times*
Kennedy has pulled off another classy page-turner that engages,
entertains and consoles . . . he once more delivers the message
that whatever hole you dig for yourself, you're probably not
alone
*The Independent*
Almost invariably - and courageously - Douglas Kennedy chooses
women for his central characters. They tend to be both stylish and
troubled and, in Jane Howard's case... tried and tested by more
than their fair share of tragedy ... the narrative zips along and
has moments of great poignancy
*Daily Mail*
An emotionally intense and totally compelling read
*Woman & Home*
Having vowed at the age of 13 never to have children, years later
Jane falls pregnant only to suffer a turn of events which compels
to destroy her world. Brilliant. 5 star review
*Daily Mirror*
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