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Mid-life follies
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16 June 2026

“A tale of self-doubt, adultery and forgiveness shot through with humour and compassion. A most enjoyable read.” David Lister, ex-Arts Editor, The Independent
Liz has no idea why she walked out on Hugh. Hugh has no idea why Liz walked out on him. Is she having a midlife crisis? Should he be having one, too? Oh dear - marriage! Just when you think life is sorted ...
When Liz flees their comfortable family home in Cambridge after twenty-three years of contented marriage, a baffled Hugh is left to figure out why his wife has abandoned him.
A succession of twists and turns are preventing a restoration to the normality that the couple increasingly crave as their children, parents and friends discover that immaturity is not solely the preserve of the young.
A satirical novel about the fragility of even the most robust relationships.
“Warm, witty, poignant…characters that stay with you.” June Flath, author of A Secret Affair and Lost and Found
“An insightful and enjoyable novel about relationships and life’s changes. Lovely!” EmmabBooks
“Modern life is captured in a completely recognizable way, the style is accessible, vivid and entertaining. Best bit of fiction I've read on this theme.”
“Laugh out loud funny and completely moving at the same time.”
Before becoming a full-time author he worked in the education and charity sectors. In addition to his addiction to telling stories, he has somewhat milder addictions to playing tennis, watching film noir cinema, completing wordle and eating dried mango slices.
R J Gould lives in Cambridge, UK.