...... Independent imprint Quercus published her novel, Thursdays in the Park, a romantic tale of a 60-something granny, Jeanie, who encounters the man of her dreams, Ray, by the swings in the park while she looks after her grandchildren. Boyd's Jeanie struggles with the reality of a husband who has withdrawn from the marital bed and the temptation of life with a new partner. Her message: vigorous young grannies do behave impetuously. They face the same heartrending choices – should I leave him or not? – as the rest of us.
Indeed Thursdays in the Park has now achieved an e-book sale of more than 100,000 copies. Translation rights have been sold in France, Sweden, Finland and Germany. The first novel that secured just one review has clocked up more than 70 notices. Charles Dance is negotiating to write, direct and star in the movie.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/nov/11/hilary-boyd-thursdays-in-park
Sunday, 11 November 2012
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