The Necessary Marriage

The new novel from the author of An Unremarkable Body, shortlisted for the Costa First Book Award 2018. 'Elegant, subtle and tender, with a sharp sting in the tale ' Sunday Mirror 'A captivating novel which gets to the core of lust, love and commitment ' Irish Times ' Gripping and atmospheric, this book will knock you sideways ' Fiona Mitchell, author of The Maid's Room Sixteen-year-old Jane has a crush on her history teacher. He's everything she has ever wanted - handsome, bookish, kind - and b