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The Dilemma

The bestselling novel of marriage, secrets - and blackmail

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The Dilemma

By: Penny Vincenzi
Narrated by: Laura Brattan
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Francesca's husband Bard needs her to tell just one little lie for him, and her life - their life, everything she's worked for and loved during their difficult marriage - will be safe.

She has spent years making compromises for rich, successful Bard, and this might just be the final straw. Francesca has to think of herself and their children, and for once, she's the one in control.

If she lies for him, everything will stay the same. But if she doesn't... Would Francesca really be willing to see Bard ruined and sent to jail? The Dilemma is an enthralling portrait of marriage and the true cost of falling in love.

(P)1998 Orion Publishing Group Ltd©2007 Penny Vincenzi Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage
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As a fan of Penny Vincenzi I was slightly cautious about an abridged version but didn't expect to be so disappointed.

All the subtleties and much of the conversation which characterise Penny Vincenzi's work are completely lost. The many twists and turns of the story have largely become basic narrative so you don't become involved with many of the characters and at least one of the twists was left unexplained (unless I fell asleep and missed it).

I feel sure I would have given the full version a very different rating and will steer clear of abridged versions in audible in future.

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