The Black Dress

An unforgettable novel of warmth, humour and late life love - By the author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

By: Deborah Moggach

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Paperback | 28 April 2022 | Edition Number 1

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288 Pages

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2.1 x 12.9 x 19.7

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Pru is on her own. But then, so are plenty of other people. And while the loneliness can be overwhelming, surely she'll find a party somewhere?

Pru's husband has walked out, leaving her alone to contemplate her future. She's missing not so much him, but the life they once had - nestling up like spoons in the cutlery drawer as they sleep. Now there's just a dip on one side of the bed and no-one to fill it.

In a daze, Pru goes off to a friend's funeral. Usual old hymns, words of praise and a eulogy but...it doesn't sound like the friend Pru knew. She's gone to the wrong service. Everyone was very welcoming, it was more excitement than she's had for ages. So she buys a little black dress in a charity shop and thinks, now I'm all set, why not go to another? I mean, people don't want to make a scene at a funeral, do they? No-one will challenge her - and what harm can it do?

About the Author

Deborah Moggach, OBE, is a British novelist and an award-winning screenwriter. She has written twenty novels, including Tulip Fever, These Foolish Things (which became the bestselling novel and film THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL), and The Carer. She lives in London.

Industry Reviews

She really is the Nora Ephron of North London. Such a deceptively light touch, and so funny about the indignities of getting old and all our little vanities - Clare Chambers

Moggach is always funny, perceptive and very contemporary - Philippa Perry

I love clever books that make me laugh. Deborah Moggach, queen of social comedy, is on top form in The Black Dress. Superb - Cathy Rentzenbrink

Princess of the deliciously dark - Mel Giedroyc

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