Two literary romantic novels from the New York Times–bestselling author of Excellent Women. Less Than In a story that explores the mating habits of humans, magazine writer Catherine Oliphant lives comfortably with anthropologist Tom Mallow—until he announces he’s leaving her for a nineteen-year-old student. Though stunned by the betrayal, Catherine becomes fascinated by another a reclusive eccentric recently returned from Africa. Now Catherine must weigh her options and decide who she is and what she really wants. No Fond Return of The course of true love does not run smoothly in this delightful comedy of manners set in 1960s London. Jilted by her fiancé, Dulcie Mainwaring gives up on ever finding true love. Of course, that doesn’t stop her from meddling in the romantic lives of others. Her friend Viola is enamored with a handsome editor, who in turn has eyes for Dulcie’s young niece. Dulcie, meanwhile, for all her struggles may be falling back into love again.
Collection: Less Than Angels / No Fond Return of Love
