Family Friends by Chloë Ashby - Contemporary Fiction, Hardcover

Since their university days, Maggie and Will have cherished their annual two-week summer retreat in France with close friends Lydia and Roland. This year, however, the familiar ritual is overshadowed by unspoken tensions and hidden struggles within their relationships.

The Story Unfolds:

• Will is concealing a secret that threatens to fracture his marriage.
• Maggie worries about her son's increasing withdrawal.
• Roland is navigating the profound grief of losing his first wife.
• Lydia grapples with lingering feelings for an old friend and the shadow of Roland's past.

The arrival of Issy, Roland's daughter from his first marriage, introduces a new dynamic. As the August sun intensifies, the existing fault lines in these friendships and families begin to widen, making it increasingly difficult to keep secrets buried beneath the surface.

Specifications:

• Author: Chloë Ashby
• Binding: Hardcover
• Publisher: Fig Tree
• Publication Date: July 9, 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 14.8 x 3 x 22.6 cm
• Weight: 424 g
• ISBN-10: 0241784239
• ISBN-13: 978-0241784235

This compelling contemporary fiction novel, chosen as a Happy Place Book Club pick and a summer holiday must-read, delves into the complexities of long-term relationships, hidden truths, and the enduring power of family and friendship.