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Ruth's daydreams of happily shackling herself to the kitchen sink in the name of marital bliss are shattered.Her boyfriend dumps her on graduation day with a ticket to see the world and a new future in his pocket.As if it wasn't tough enough living happily ever after in the world outside the student bar.Turning to friends, all equally baffled by the what-next syndrome, Ruth sets out on a mission to snare herself a suitable husband - inevitably sleeping herself into a disaster zone.Together, the graduates chart a path of self discovery and destruction through the suited and booted high and low life of London town.With hilarious consequences, terrible sex and a look at the cold face of reality, they all eventually work it out...but in the most unlikely way.
- GenresChick Lit
352 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2000
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February 17, 2018
Easy reading, chick lit. Ideal for the beach or sunshine when you don’t want to concentrate much.
January 27, 2008
An easy read chick-lit that I read in the bath to relax. Not bad, though I bought it from the charity shop as I love shoes. Will be available in bookcrossing.
Synopsis
Ruth’s daydreams of merrily shackling herself to the kitchen sink in the name of marital bliss are shattered. Her boyfriend dumps her on graduation day with a ticket to the world and a new future in his pocket. As if it wasn’t tough enough living happily ever after in the world outside the student bar. Turning to friends, all equally baffled with the what-next syndrome, Ruth sets out on a mission to snare herself a suitable husband – inevitably sleeping herself into a disaster zone. Together, the graduates chart a path of self discovery and destruction through the suited and booted high and low life of London town. With hilarious consequences, terrible sex and a stare in the face of reality, they all work it out with the most unlikely conclusions.
About the Author
Faith Bleasdale grew up in Devon, did History at Bristol University and then moved to London. After sampling a huge variety of rubbish jobs, she decided that she would put her passion for writing to good use. She lives in South London with her tropical fish and writes full time.
Synopsis
Ruth’s daydreams of merrily shackling herself to the kitchen sink in the name of marital bliss are shattered. Her boyfriend dumps her on graduation day with a ticket to the world and a new future in his pocket. As if it wasn’t tough enough living happily ever after in the world outside the student bar. Turning to friends, all equally baffled with the what-next syndrome, Ruth sets out on a mission to snare herself a suitable husband – inevitably sleeping herself into a disaster zone. Together, the graduates chart a path of self discovery and destruction through the suited and booted high and low life of London town. With hilarious consequences, terrible sex and a stare in the face of reality, they all work it out with the most unlikely conclusions.
About the Author
Faith Bleasdale grew up in Devon, did History at Bristol University and then moved to London. After sampling a huge variety of rubbish jobs, she decided that she would put her passion for writing to good use. She lives in South London with her tropical fish and writes full time.
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