A Woman's Guide to Adultery

by Carol Clewlow

Rose's love life is governed by one simple 'Thou shalt not make another woman unhappy'. And that, of course, rules out adultery. But since all the desirable men are almost by definition attached, the choice seems to be between sin and celibacy. And where does love fit into that? 'This is as good a novel as any you will ever read about the sex war, pinpointing once and for all that crucial piece of knowledge about the canyons that exist between men and women' Woman's Journal 'A truly compulsive read' Val Hennessy in SHE ' the sort of book which turns assumptions inside out. It should have a permanent place of honour beside every double bed...Clewlow pursues each question she raises to its furthest limit, with humour, passion and absolutely ruthless honesty' Kate Saunders in the SUNDAY TIMES

256 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1989

About the author

Carol Clewlow was born and brought up in Somerset where she trained as a reporter on a weekly newspaper. She spent three years in Belfast on a local daily newspaper before leaving to travel in the Middle East and Asia. She then worked in the north-east of England as a freelance journalist and writer.

Reviews

[Ruth Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this at university as everyone was raving about it. I remember enjoying it but not being wowed by it. I was more impressed that I'd read a book more than anything else.
Having just re-read I stick with my initial conclusion
It tells the story of a group of female friends and the ups and downs of their love lives.
Clewlow has a nice way with words and I enjoyed her descriptions of people's appearance, clothes, houses and furniture. It was well done with the characters being credible and believable.