The Long Corridor

If anybody had told me that this book had the twist and shout, veneral disease, and mothers behaving badly in it, I most likely would have passed. This being a Cookson novel tho, I gave it a shot. I am glad I did! Cookson has a way of taking the most vile and scandalous occurences in human society and telling it in a decent and entertaining way. To sum this particular novel up: Classic chic lit. Or chic lit before Candace Bushnell learned to type. Bett and Paul have a very unhappy marriage that is going on its 16th year of misery. They have a fifteen year old daughter, Lorna. Except for Lorna, the only reason Paul stays with Bett is his fear of harming his reputation as well as his medical prospects. Bett has her own vicious reasons. As one scandal after another hits this small household, readers will be on the edge of their seats and occasionally gasping is shock, dismay, or surprise. I didn't see some of this coming. When Bett steals her daughter's boyfriend, it could be the last straw for this family. Or is it?? I loved the ending. It is nice to think that everyone gets whats coming to them...