Love in Idleness
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.33 (704 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1400031079 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Shade finally arrives, he is in for a romantic surprise of his own. The romantic entanglements that ensue might flummox even Shakespeare; one is not between a previously argumentative couple at all, but between two men, one of whom is Theo. . With match-making intentions, they invite seven friends, including an Indian-British divorc‚e, Hemani, with a young son, Bron; former model Ellen; three eligible bachelors; and, most formidable of all, Theo's starchy mother. Craig is perhaps too leisurely about introd
A Beautifully Composed and Magical Escape Eric Anderson A group of American and British people on vacation travel to the idyllic Italian setting of Casa Luna, Cortona for a fortnight and find that their expectations about what will happen are totally reversed. Craig introduces a large cast of characters who we get to know intimately . adrian tap said Not what I expected from the author of A Vicious Circle, but. Having been blown away by reading A Vicious Circle (why isn't this published in the US, by the way??)I was expecting a more satirical edge to Love in Idleness. As others have pointed out, it's based on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with the sexes reversed, and it would have been go. highly recommended A Customer This book is highly recommended for reading groups. It's that rare thing, a novel that is a pleasure to read which also stimulates and satisfies a literary audience. Although lighter, brighter and in some senses frothier than In a Dark Wood it is a companion piece, exploring the
When Theo, a workaholic lawyer, his English wife Polly, and their two children rent an idyllic Italian villa, they expect a relaxing summer holiday together. Polly, with her loved ones’ romantic interests at heart, has invited an eccentric mix of friends and family along--including three eligible bachelors, a former model, an Indian-British divorcee with a young son, and her own appalling mother-in-law. They soon discover the Casa Luna is a strange, enchanted place where people find their heart's desire—but at a price. Everyone falls in love, though not with the people they expect, and the results are surprising and hilarious.. In her delightful reimagining of A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Amanda Craig sl