Jenny Eclair ist eine englische Komikerin, Autorin und Schauspielerin. Ihr Schreiben zeichnet sich durch scharfen Witz und eine ironische Betrachtung des täglichen Lebens aus. Ihre Romane und Beiträge zu komödiantischen Anthologien erforschen die Absurditäten der modernen Existenz mit einer einzigartigen Stimme.
Als Edwina beschließt, das Haus zu verkaufen, in dem sie mehr als fünfzig Jahre gelebt hat, werden Erinnerungen wach: an jene glücklichen Tage ihrer ersten großen Liebe und ihre Zeit als junge Mutter. Wehmütig erinnert sie sich auch an ihren Stiefsohn, dessen Namen sie noch immer nicht auszusprechen wagt. Zu schmerzlich sind die Erinnerungen an jene Nacht, die das Schicksal ihrer Familie bis heute überschattet. Doch Edwina kennt nicht die ganze Wahrheit - und die wird sie nur erfahren, wenn sie bereit ist, dem Menschen gegenüberzutreten, den sie niemals wiedersehen wollte ...
„Vorstadt-Schönheit“ von Jenny Eclair erzählt humorvoll von zwei Ehepaaren im Süden Londons, die in einer intellektuellen Mittelschicht leben. Während sexy Anna mit bravem Chris verheiratet ist, hat die mütterliche Jo den smarten Nigel. Ein knackiger Klempner bringt Annas Leben durcheinander. Ein witziger Roman voller bissigem Humor.
In Jenny Eclairs neuem Roman geht es um Familie, Eifersucht und Seitensprünge während chaotischer Ferien in Italien. Joe, der seine Familie für die jüngere Nina verlassen hat, schlägt Luxusferien vor, die jedoch von unerwarteten Wendungen geprägt sind. Zwei Familien stehen am Rande des Nervenzusammenbruchs.
Exploring the intimate thoughts of women globally, this collection features 51 candid revelations about their sexual experiences and desires. Each story offers a unique perspective, revealing the complexities of female sexuality, emotions, and fantasies. The narratives celebrate diversity and encourage open conversations about sexual identity and pleasure, providing insight into what women truly think during intimate moments.
Jean Collins is in a coma. She stepped out into the middle of the road without looking and was run over by a motorbike. But what had distracted her? And why was she carrying a box of vanilla slices - the cream cakes she only ever bought for special celebrations? For Jean's daughter Anne, these questions are the least of her concern. Travelling back up north to visit her mother, Anne frets about leaving her two sons behind in London - boys who are rapidly becoming men, and not very pleasant ones at that. And there are secrets waiting for Anne, back in the house where she grew up. Secrets she doesn't want to think about - that she buried a long time ago.
From acclaimed writer and comedian, Jenny Eclair - a story about two girls
from different decades who are destined to meet, their lives changed
forever...
Meet the Dobsons and the Jamiesons: two ordinary families on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Joe Dobson left his wife and kids when his young girlfriend Nina discovered she was pregnant. Now he feels like a cliche and Nina feels like a drudge, swapping her wild nights out with friends for mild nights in wiping baby sick off the carpet. So when Joe announces that he's booked a week's luxury holiday in Italy, Nina is thrilled - until she realises Joe's kids Saul and Tabitha are coming along for the ride. Meanwhile Guy Jamieson is sure this will be his last family holiday; he plans to leave his wife Alice on his return. Guy is a high-powered advertising director, and Alice - with her elasticated skirts, inedible mince suppers and unshaven legs - just doesn't fit his image. But Alice has a secret plan of her own: to have another baby... Funny, smart and refreshingly honest, HAVING A LOVELY TIME is all about infidelity, jealousy, resentment, recriminations and, just occasionally, love.
In this addictive short story collection, twenty-four very different women reach a pivotal moment in their lives. A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. A date in suburbia has dramatic results. A seamstress takes revenge on an unsuspecting customer, while in France, a mother is promised 'fantastic news' - and lets her imagination run away with her. With each story, Jenny Eclair introduces a fascinating new character. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale - of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Funny, heart-breaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair's exceptional talent for observation at its very best. Based on Jenny Eclair's Radio 4 series, Little Lifetimes. ___________________ PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR: 'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting'Daily Mail 'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh 'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes 'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand 'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer 'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan 'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent ___________ 'Don't miss the unforgettable new novel from Jenny Eclair - INHERITANCE is out now
