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THE REAL LIDDY JAMES

Anne-Marie Casey

THE REAL LIDDY JAMES is a novel about a modern-day superwoman who leans in so far she falls over.
Liddy James is forty-four, fit, and fabulous. One of New York’s top divorce attorneys, a bestselling author, and a mother of two, she glides through the courtrooms and salons of the Manhattan elite with ease. But when her beloved nanny takes flight and her children’s stepmother becomes unexpectedly pregnant—and with child support payments, a looming roof repair, and a high-profile divorce case on her hands, Liddy realizes she might have finally bitten off more than she can chew.

Sharply written and deftly observed, THE REAL LIDDY JAMES offers a sparkling glimpse into the demanding world of the fast-paced career woman, challenging convention and asking the question: when the cost of living becomes too high, can we value living another way?

Anne-Marie Casey is the author of the international-bestselling No One Could Have Guessed the Weather (published in the UK under the title An Englishwoman in New York). She lives in Dublin with her husband, the novelist Joseph O’Connor, and their two sons.
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Published 2016-09-20 by Putnam

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Published 2016-09-20 by Putnam

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A wonderfully entertaining take on a modern woman's dilemma in the manic, sparkling world of Manhattan. Liddy James is a fresh, deeply sympathetic character who keeps her coolheaded yet messy life in check until inevitable disaster. Immensely readable, fast-paced, and full of Casey's charming yet acerbic wit, the book is thoroughly engaging all the way through.

A charming and insightful study of one fabulous, forty-something woman.

[The Real Liddy James] is an energetic novel; Liddy's self-deprecating humor makes for chuckles in even the toughest situations. And while Liddy is clearly the protagonist, other characters have interesting triumphs and tribulations as well. . . . Liddy is a memorable character who could easily appear again as The New and Improved Liddy James in Casey's next novel. Let's hope so.

Whip-smart and crackling with energy,The Real Liddy Jameshad me stopping nearly every page to read paragraphs out loud to anyone who would listen. A true delight!

Rife with drama both in and out of the courtroom, infidelity, and more, The Real Liddy Jamesis perfect for fans of women’s fiction with a dose of travel and a strong—and sometimes flailing—female lead

Breakneck and bursting at the seams with all of modern life’s great questions and challenges,The Real Liddy Jamesmade me wish my chair had a seatbelt. Anne-Marie Casey has a way of skewering city life with her acute observations.

Original, sharp, funny and timely,The Real Liddy Jamesis a spectacular novel from Anne-Marie Casey, who understands the high wire act every working mother attempts in the circus of life. Your ringside seat to Liddy's big adventure will fill you with joy and empathy as you root for this everywoman, who might as well be your best friend, as she navigates love, parenting, and work in times so demanding you wonder if Liddy will possibly survive them. A dazzling gem.

British Commonwealth rights to Hodder & Stoughton Polish rights to Otwarte

Although there are plenty of other novels exploring the consequences of trying to have it all, Casey adds new perspective . . . Liddy’s family history in Ireland and her difficult relationship with her parents offer substance and true understanding to how she became the woman she is today. The language is smart and funny, and the observations are wry. Liddy will resonate for readers who love strong, mature women with a bit of Irish fire, as with fans of Cecelia Ahern and Marian Keyes and Maria Semple’sWhere’d You Go, Bernadette.

Zippy, smart, well-written . . . The great feat ofThe Real Liddy Jamesis how it manages to be both delicious escapism and refreshingly real. . . . It’s a delight to read about Liddy’s glossy but stressful work life, and by switching viewpoints–mainly to that of Rose–we get a sympathetic portrayal of the varied attitudes women can have to career, children, and each other