Out with the Old

by Lynda Page

When her husband leaves her on their daughter's wedding day, only the support of a true friend can give her the strength to carry on.One woman faces trial and tribulation with the support of her friends, in Out With the Old by much-loved author, Lynda Page. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Nadine Dorries.It is meant to be one of the happiest days of Vinnie Deakin's her younger daughter's wedding day. But her joy soon evaporates when Vinnie's husband calmly announces that he is leaving her. Vinnie tries to hide the truth from her workmates, convinced that her husband will come back to her, but kind and caring Betty Trubshaw isn't a fool. She's heard the rumours about Tommy Deakin and, when things go from bad to worse, Betty's friendship gives Vinnie the strength to carry on.Betty is not the only person who cares about Vinnie's future - her neighbour, Noreen Adler, though brash and outspoken, surely means well; and her boss, Mr Hamlin, has always had a soft spot for Vinnie, if only he had the courage to let his feelings show. But there are people close to Vinnie who are not what they seem and she must tread carefully if she is ever going to trust again...What readers are saying about Out With the Old :'Once again Lynda Page gives us another page turner ... All the usual elements of a Lynda Page novel are present including believable characters , a good setting and the twist near the end that has you reading back through the book thinking "now how did I miss that clue?!" Highly recommended! ''A brilliant read - I found it very difficult to put this one down - I was caught up in it from the first page, one of her best ''Another brilliant story with a great twist! '

452 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2003

About the author

Author of 29 books, Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She began her prolific writing career with her first novel during her 45 minute lunch hours at work. The book took 18 months to complete and was snapped up by the leading UK publisher, Headline, and she has been under contract to them ever since. She lives in a village in Leicestershire and is a full time writer.

Reviews

[corrie poulter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

This book keeps you riveted right through to the end . love, deception , and justice all seen too be done, twisting one way and back to truth.
excellent read with good old fashioned values underlying to the end.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

i do hate it when books like this seem to drag a story out for ages then rush to an end . the rating u have given it is for the story not the way its written.

[maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Great story as usual. Believable characters, excellent read couldn't put it down. Lynda page triumphs yet again great story teller.

[wendy egerton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves books set in the 1960's it was a great read and made me feel nostalgic

[Barbara Jean Ellis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this book at all such a silly story. Not recommended!

[Lucy Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a while ago loved it