Everything She Thought She Wanted

The Story

The latest irresistible tale from the bestselling author of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman Elizabeth Buchans beloved bestsellers, Revenge of the Middle-Aged Womanand The Good Wife Strikes Back, have made her an icon of upmarket womens fiction. Taking her characteristic wit and emotional resonance to a new level, her latest novel focuses on two lives separated by forty years of history. In 1959, a forty-something married mother finds herself immersed in a surprisingly passionate affair with a younger man, while in the present, a professional woman faces a daunting choice between her blossoming career and her husbands desire for children. Mirroring each other in surprising ways, these twin stories offer a deliciously readable funny and moving look at the battle of the sexes across timeand deliver another smart, nuanced novel for Elizabeth Buchans growing fans. BACKCOVER: Honestly explores the difficulties of marriage . . . while at the same time depicting the difficult moments of motherhood along with the quiet joys. The Washington Post Elizabeth Buchan spells delight . . . For well-done domestic drama, theres only one writer for this reader. USA Today