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Just when you have read the last page of what you think is the best book ever, along comes Eileen Goudge with a new book and suddenly you are exchanging that "best book ever" with THE REPLACEMENT WIFE. Eileen has once again given readers a novel that is a love story that grabs you from the opening and drives you to hold on to the roller coaster of ups and downs, twists and turns, while testing your emotional strength. THE REPLACEMENT WIFE is a love story not just about two people but about the main character's entire world; her husband, children, friends, and career.
First and foremost, this love story is about a husband and wife, and how although their relationship definitely changes over time, it never loses its effect on the lives of the people it touches, nor the reader. Camille Hart appears to have it all; a perfect family with two wonderful children and an amazing husband, Edward. She enjoys her work as a matchmaker because she sincerely wants to help other people find true love as well as ideal companionship. Could there really be something in this idyllic life that would pose a problem?
Sadly, there is a very big "something" which is that Camille has cancer which had been in remission. The fight was a brave one and her second chance had given her back this perfect life. That is, up until the villainous illness returns and appears that no remission is in sight this time and she must make plans to deal with the inevitable. Camille is a fighter and if she isn't going to beat it this time, she is sure she is going to leave her beloved husband and children in the best of hands. Faced with probably only six months left to live, Camille decided to do her best job ever with her matchmaking and find her husband a replacement wife. This would give Camille peace of mind knowing that her family would be in good hands after she was gone. Edward, a doctor, is not agreeable to this but in order to make Camille happy, he goes along with it, as he hangs on to the slim chance she might beat the cancer a second time.
What happens as Camille puts her plan in motion is not what one might think. I was surprised by what happened and especially by the ending. With Goudge's propensity for creating realistic as well as compelling characters, the narrative burst forth from the pages to capture the reader's heart and this beautiful story begs the reader to consider what they might do if put in the same situation. Camille and Edward's story is unique in many ways, but with great attention to detail, Goudge is able to touch on issues that do come up in most people's lives such as making choices for one's family, illness, and the effects one's decisions can have on their marriage and family. Being deeply invested in the plotline, and expecting a much different ending, I have to say I was sorry for this story to end. I enjoyed it so much and as always with Eileen Goudge, one of the first writers to take a personal interest in me when I started out, I now have to wait again for her next work of art! Thank you once again, Eileen. Do not miss this one my friends!
Karen D. Haney, Author/Developer of BOOKIN' WITH BINGO ( http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/ ), reviews books and interviews authors for her book blog. Reading and writing are her passion.
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