Erin Kaye’s sixth novel, The Art of Friendship, is due to be released on 18th February 2010 and sounds quite fantastic. I love books about friendship and I adore the pale green cover. The synopsis reads:

Chance brought Kirsty, Clare, Janice and Patsy together fifteen years ago. But friendship has bound them through time. Until now. Over the years, 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. Clare takes control of her life, only to discover that her new-found independence comes at a high price.

Can the sisterhood survive the strains placed upon it and come through it unscathed? Find out in this warm, emotive tale from a hot new talent, perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly and Maeve Binchy.

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