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Living The Dream

Navigating ambition and friendship in a small village

Kate Thompson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:1st Jun '05

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In Living The Dream, characters navigate fame and personal challenges when a film crew arrives in their small village, altering their lives forever.

In Living The Dream, Cleo Dowling's fantasies take a surprising turn when her small village of Kilrowan becomes the backdrop for a major film. The arrival of film director Jethro Palmer sets off a chain of events that dramatically alters the lives of the locals. As Cleo attempts to escape her past and embrace her newfound fortune, she finds herself grappling with writer's block and an unexpected attraction to her charming neighbor. The idyllic setting of Connemara becomes a canvas for her dreams and dilemmas.

Deirdre O'Dare's life takes an unexpected twist when she leaves her husband, Rory, in Los Angeles to support her friend, movie star Eva Lavery, during the film shoot. However, the glamour of Hollywood soon clashes with the realities of small-town life. As Deirdre navigates her friendship with Eva, she uncovers secrets that threaten to unravel the narrative she is trying to construct for the actress's biography. The story reveals the complexities of friendship, ambition, and the quest for truth amidst the chaos of fame.

Dannie Moore, another resident of Kilrowan, finds her love life spiraling out of control as the film crew arrives. Each character's journey intertwines, showcasing how dreams can lead to both fulfillment and turmoil. Living The Dream is a captivating exploration of ambition, love, and the unexpected twists that life can bring.

Sublimely addictive -- Marian Keyes

ISBN: 9780553815788

Dimensions: 178mm x 108mm x 40mm

Weight: 316g

624 pages