The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew: The top five Sunday Times bestseller - discover the magic of Milly
Mar 2019 · Simon and Schuster
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A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author
'A warm hug of a book' S Magazine
Behind every successful man is a woman.
Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie 'the trophy' plays her part in front of the cameras.
But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone.
But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won't be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie?
Praise for Milly Johnson:
‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson
'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' heat
'Must read' Express
'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman
‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon
‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell
‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde
'A warm hug of a book' S Magazine
Behind every successful man is a woman.
Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie 'the trophy' plays her part in front of the cameras.
But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone.
But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won't be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie?
Praise for Milly Johnson:
‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson
'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' heat
'Must read' Express
'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman
‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon
‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell
‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde
Ratings and reviews
4.7
18 reviews
Claire McPartlin
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March 27, 2019
What a fabulous book, I really didn't want it to end. I'm a big Milly Johnson fan anyway, but I think this is my favourite so far. Sophie Mayhew is married to politician John, who has his eye on the 'top job'. Sophie is definitely the one who smooths the way for him and bothers with all the little details that he really doesn't care about. He's a selfish, arrogant politician who thinks the world revolves around him and he can do anything he wants and get away with it. I really felt for Sophie, she was stuck in a family who were only bothered about appearances. They didn't care about each other, it was all about money and prestige and what people could do for them. Sophie was definitely a fish out of water, as was John's eldest brother who was the only other likeable character in both families. Then John is caught out in an affair (again) and the spin-doctors come in to sort it out, and of course lay the blame at unfeeling 'Trophy Sophie's' feet, because if she was a warmer personality her husband wouldn't have looked elsewhere(!) - but this time Sophie decides she's had enough and has a mini-meltdown on the doorstep in front of the press and then, while the rest of her diabolical extended family are discussing what to do, i.e. how to save cheating John's reputation (by having her sectioned!) she absconds out of the back of the house with a suitcase and goes 'missing' for a few months. She ends up in Yorkshire, where she went to school, and is helped by the very caring community, who didn't know who she was and just thought she was someone running away and in need of help. She made a lovely friend in Tracey, the vicar's sister, and then met the (very handsome and caring) vicar and his adorable son, and realised that there was another life possible, if she could only be brave enough to take the leap. I loved how Sophie got more confident while away and realised what she wanted. The ending was perfect! This was a real feel-good book and I was definitely cheering Sophie on to change her life. The only regret I have is that I finished it too quickly!
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Lilla Alexander
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September 28, 2019
This has hit the top of my favorites of Milly's books. Ticked all of the boxes from discovering and being true to yourself, to the romance and happy ending. Just loved it!
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Putri Wulandari
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July 16, 2019
Milly Johnson's books were never disappoint me. Maybe for some this one is predictable but it's sweet and gives me good feeling when I finished reading. Milly's book always be my cheering up book
About the author
Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, and has sold millions of copies of her books sold across the world. The Happiest Ever After is her twenty-first novel. Milly’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of kindness. Her books inspire and uplift but she packs a punch and never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility and joy of second chances and renaissances. She writes stories about ordinary women and the extraordinary things that happen in their ordinary lives.
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