BOOK NEWS

The Art of Friendship is the next book from Irish author Erin Kaye (My Husband's Lover). It's about four women, Kirsty, Clare, Janice and Patsy, who became friends 15 years ago but now their bond is about to be tested. The summary says: "In the small town of Ballyfergus, these four women have shared tears of joy and sorrow, countless glasses of wine and cups of tea. Men have come and gone, children been born and left home. Life has taken them down paths they never expected, but through it all their relationship has endured. But all that's about to change - this year their friendship will be tested as never before as widowed Kirsty falls in love with someone she shouldn't. Patsy struggles to cope with her beloved husband's redundancy and a shocking revelation from her daughter. Janice is forced to address ghosts from her past. And Clare takes control of her life, only to discover that her new-found independence comes at a high price." The Art of Friendship is out in late January.
