(Amazon UK link) I do like Titia Sutherland’s novels, and am very pleased that I decided to reread them after over two decades. I last read ‘A friend of the family’ in 2003, so did not remember anything about it - not even the final outcome.
Kate is the main character. I don’t think her age is mentioned anywhere; it isn’t really relevant, but I suppose she must be in her early thirties. We learn quickly that she is having a trial separation from her husband Matt. She misses him, but quite apprecia...