Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman

"Fresh, compassionate and alarmingly perceptive, this is a novel about an all too familiar situation, whose richness lies in its constant capacity to surprise. I love it" - Sian Phillips, Actress

"Buchan's portrayal of Rose's emotions - from shock, betrayal and anger to a gradual acceptance of her situation - sets this novel apart from other tales of midlife crises" - Good Housekeeping

"Wise, melancholy, funny and sophisticated, Buchan's new movel is more satisfying than a romance... it should be read by everyone who nurtures hatred for a former partner or who has suffered the heartbreak that causes it" - The Times

"In Buchan's witty hands, it is fate, the most satisfyingly entertaining mischief maker, which proves the undoing" - Sunday Times

"Extremely readable, well-written, funny and sad. it is the mark of a good writer to be able to find a new angle on such an everyday situation" - Daily Mail

"Deliciously sensual, exquisitely crafted. bravo to Buchan's witty, wise and wonderfully readable novel" - Wendy Holden in Sunday Express

"Buchan is brilliant at creating memorable characters and dissecting tricky long term relationships.poignant, oddly uplighting and intelligent" - The Mirror

"Buchan is a cut above the rest in this field" - Sunday Mirror

"Wise, melancholy, funny and sophisticated. it should be read by everyone who nurtures hatred for a former partner or who has suffered the heartbreak that causes it" - The Times

"Compassionate and thoughtful" - Woman and Home

"Buchan's portrayal of Rose's emotion - from shock, betrayal and anger to gradual acceptance of her situation - sets this novel apart from other tales of midlife crises" - Good Housekeeping

"I loved Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman – rings as true as a wedding bell" - Jilly Cooper

"I have long been a fan of Elizabeth Buchan – a real writer for grown ups!" - Joanna Trollope

Reviews from the United States:

‘Here is proof that pain can serve as a catalyst for a glorious rebirth. What I like best about this novel is everything.’ Elizabeth Berg

‘Elizabeth Buchan takes a familiar story and reinvigorates it with honest, humour, warmth and wisdom. What a satisfying book. I couldn’t put it down’ Patricia Gaffney

'Middle-aged or not, readers will find this book funny and sad, serious and light' People Magazine

'A thoughtful, intelligent, funny, coming-of-middle-age story' Boston Globe

'Wise and wonderful… Buchan celebrates the patience and wisdom that only age can bring' USA Today

'Bottom line: Get Revenge’ People ( a “pageturner of the week”)' The New York Times Bestseller

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