<p><b>The compelling new novel from the<i> Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Love, Iris </i>and<i> The Family Holiday</i></b><br><br><b>''Beautifully insightful on long term relationships and friendships and the fractures a betrayal can cause. A gorgeous read'' </b>JANE FALLON<br><br>''<b>A fascinating insight into contemporary coupledom and family politics. A pageturner full of emotion and fabulous lifestyle detail''</b> DAILY MAIL<br><br>''<b>Perfectly observed, a reflection of real life we can all learn from</b>'' KATIE FFORDE<br><br><b>''A frank and believable account of friendship and a marriage under stress. I was moved'' </b>ADELE PARKS, <i>SUN</i><br>_______<br><br><b>Sometimes friendship crosses a line . . .</b><br><br>A group of close friends, their bonds forged at the nursery gates two decades ago, have celebrated, commiserated and grown together: they thought they all knew each other so well.<br><br>Until the affair.<br><br>Now a crack appears in everything.<br><br>