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4c, glossy lam, emboss, foil “This novel is the ultimate indulgence—dramatic, special D Price involving, and ringing with emotional truth.” —SuSan WiggS, New York Times bestselling author A $6.99 uS o $8.99 Canada f From the New York Times bestselling author of Woman in Red comes an m intimate story of friendship lost and regained, old loves rekindled, and f a baptism by fire that ultimately leads to the redemption of three very special women. ae D o m e s t i c it begins with a betrayal that tears apart childhood friends abigail and Lila when abigail’s mother, the housekeeper for Lila’s wealthy family, is is summarily banished, casting abigail from the only home she has ever known. now, twenty-five years later, abigail is a self-made successful rt A f fa i r s cookbook author and TV personality. When Lila—who married well and for decades lived the glittering life of a Park avenue socialite—suffers a si tragic reversal of fortune, she seeks out the help of her childhood friend. c Penniless and all but unemployable, Lila approaches abigail about a job, and abigail gives her one: as her housekeeper. But revenge is not as sweet as abigail had imagined. Lila’s reentry into abigail’s life brings along some unexpected complications and questions: Will abigail be reunited with her girlhood love, Lila’s twin brother, Vaughn? E i l e e n Will Concepción, the grief-stricken mother whose daughter perished in the fire that consumed abigail’s factory, succeed in crossing the border to track abigail down and confront her about her daughter’s death? Will Lila ever a novel find love in the wake of her husband’s suicide? G G o u d g e in this sweeping emotional tale, abigail, Lila, and Concepción are E thrown together and forced to unite in order to save one another…and themselves. along the way they discover that the forces that tore their lives o i apart have also shaped them in ways they never could have imagined…. l u Learn more about Domestic Affairs at www.domesticaffairsbook.com e d Visit EiLEEn gOuDgE at www.eileengoudge.com e g n “a sweeping, emotional story that will mesmerize you $6.99 / $8.99 Canada Vanguard Press e from start to finish… Eileen goudge has truly written The Perseus Books Group www.Perseusbooks.com her best novel to date with Domestic Affairs.” Cover design by Laura Klynstra —KriSTin HannaH, New York Times bestselling author Cover photograph © Susan Fox / Arcangel Images Vanguard Press PRAISEFORDOMESTICAFFAIRS “Eileen Goudge deftly weaves multiple storylines into a seamless page- turner propelled by juicy secrets, skeletons in the closet, stunning betray- als, and heart-wrenching reunions. If you’re feeling nostalgic for a good, old-fashioned sprawling saga, Domestic Affairsis your book.” —Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Times best-selling author “When you open this book, don’t bother putting anything else on your schedule, because you won’t want to stop reading for anything. This is the ultimate indulgence—dramatic, involving, and ringing with emotional truth. Eileen Goudge spins a cautionary tale with a fairy tale ending about the price of ambition, the meaning of loyalty, and the redeeming power of love. This is a top-drawer author at the top of her game.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times best-selling author “Honestly, from the first page, I was hooked. The novel is a big, juicy, emo- tional saga that grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. . . . A sweeping, emotional story that will mesmerize you from start to finish . . . Eileen Goudge has truly written her best novel to date with Domestic Affairs.” —Kristin Hannah, New York Times best-selling author “A gripping tale about the morality of revenge, the complexity of life, and friendship, Domestic Affairsis a highly recommended read for anyone looking for a story with these elements done well.” —The Midwest Book Review “Eileen Goudge, author of Woman in Red, has written a beautiful and heart-wrenching story of the love and closeness two women share as teens only to be destroyed. Now they share a need to take solace in each other and restore their once-close relationship. This story will reach into your soul and place you into the characters’ thoughts. Highly recommended reading!” —FreshFiction Domestic Affairs Domestic Affairs By EILEEN GOUDGE Copyright © 2008 by Eileen Goudge Published by Vanguard Press A Member of the Perseus Books Group All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America. For information and inquiries, address Vanguard Press, 387 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, NYC, NY 10016, or call (800) 343-4499. Set in Centaur MT Goudge, Eileen. Domestic affairs / by Eileen Goudge. p. cm. HC ISBN: 978-1-59315-475-2 PB ISBN: 978-1-59315-533-9 1. Housekeepers—Fiction. 2. Master and servant—Fiction. 3. Domestic fiction. I. Title. PS3557.O838D66 2008 813'.54—dc22 2008005070 Mass market ISBN: 978-1-59315-579-7 Vanguard Press books are available at special discounts for bulk purchases in the U.S. by corporations, institutions, and other organizations. For more information, please contact the Special Markets Department at the Perseus Books Group, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or call (800) 810-4145, ext. 5000, or e-mail [email protected]. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To my mother, who is no longer with us but who I know is smiling down from heaven ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First off,abig kiss to my publisher, Roger Cooper, and his trusty crew at Vanguard Press. I’ve never met anyone in publishing who works harder than Roger. He’s my not-so-secret weapon, a true Energizer Bunny when it comes to encouraging, promoting, and most of all believing in what I do. Any risks I’ve taken with him have been amply rewarded. I’d also like to thank the following people, who were so generous in sharing with me their time and expertise. Bob Poole, cameraman par ex- cellence and world traveler, who, in addition to reminding me of just how sedentary my job is, gave me a glimpse of the world through his lens, so to speak, by taking me on a guided verbal tour of some of his adventures in documenting wildlife and the various efforts to preserve it. Katie Car- penter, for putting me in touch with Bob, and also for her work as a doc- umentary filmmaker, from which the planet has benefited as well as I. Dr. George Lombardi, my doctor and medical adviser, who gave me the information I needed to create what I hope is an authentic portrait of a cancer patient and who gave up his lunch hour to do so. My new friend, Thomas Rosamilia, a cancer patient himself, provided some insight into the emotional aspect of that journey. Thank you to my dear husband, Sandy Kenyon, and my agent (and friend), Susan Ginsburg, who have been with me every step of the way;

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