Amanda Brookfield is celebrating thirty years of writing honest, compelling and captivating stories about women’s lives by re-releasing some of her earlier titles. The Wrong Man – initially published as Walls of Glass – is a funny, relatable and highly engaging tale full of all the wisdom, candour and wit that have made Amanda Brookfield a firm favourite with readers.

Friends and family alike are envious of Jane Lytton’s relationship with her husband, Michael. Theirs is a relationship that is as close to perfect as it is possible to get, but scratch beneath the surface and one finds a completely different story. Michael might be a successful banker, but he is distant, distracted and seemingly with next to no interest in Jane and their relationship. Jane has come to the conclusion that her marriage is over, but having been Michael’s wife for so long, the prospect of walking out on him and starting over is daunting and terrifying.

Jane has nobody she can turn to. The people she is closest to cannot believe she is just leaving Michael for no apparent reason, leaving her to come to the shocking and stunning realisation that she is all alone in the world. With nobody in her corner, the time has come for Jane to face up to some uncomfortable home truths and as decisions are made that take her down a very unexpected path, will she finally find the happiness she seeks? Or is it far too late for her?

Amanda Brookfield’s The Wrong Man is perceptive, engaging and hugely entertaining. Women everywhere will relate to and sympathize with Jane, who is a nuanced, complex and layered heroine it is impossible not to root for and believe in as she struggles to find her own voice and become the woman she has always wanted to be.

Enjoyable, astute and witty, whether you are new to Amanda Brookfield or a devoted admirer, after reading The Wrong Man, you will find yourself eagerly anticipating her next book.

This book prove again that you can never tell, when you are outside, how is the life of the family whitish in. I loved this book, Terrific.

Jane Lytton recognizes her failing marriage with successful but neglectful banker husband Michael. Contemplating leaving him, she faces insensitivity from family and friends who see no apparent signs of trouble. Unexpected sympathy and strength emerge from an unlikely source. Amanda Brookfield’s distinct descriptive style and authentic character portrayal shine in this emotionally charged exploration of marriage’s impact on relationships, family, and friends. The narrative unfolds with compelling twists, maintaining reader interest until the final page. This book provides a detailed glimpse into the complexities of marriage and its aftermath.

Not everything or everyone that looks good is. The writing keeps readers interested, and unexpected twists make the story even more exciting.

This book is about relationships,. Great characters and I loved the authors writing style. Steady pace throughout the book. It was a realistic storyline which I enjoyed.

The Wrong Man by Amanda Brookfield
*Please note this title is a revised version of Amanda's novel, ' Walls of Glass', initially published in 1995.
Jane Lytton quickly concludes that her relationship with her husband, Michael, a successful banker with little time for her – or the nitty-gritty of family life – is failing.
She contemplates leaving Michael, but with no apparent signs of marital problems, family and friends handle her plight insensitively. Sympathy and strength, however, are to come from the most unlikely direction.
I have enjoyed reading all of Amanda Brookfield's books; she has a distinctive descriptive writing style and invests time in making her characters full of natural, realistic feelings, which draws you into their world.
The Wrong Man is an emotionally charged detailed glimpse into marriage and relationships and its effects on family and friends when they come to an end.
A compelling read with twists and turns that keep your interest until the final page.
I want to thank Publishers Boldwood Books and author Amanda Brookfield for a copy of the book to read and review and Rachel's Random Resources for the tour invite.

This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in the most raw and relatable way.

Jane is a very endearing protagonist. I find her instantly likeable and became completely engrossed in her journey, as she navigates trying to leaving an unhappy marriage and finding the courage to forge a new life for herself and her children. It is a story of love and loss that is just as relevant today as when it was first written.

It is such an interesting read because we are able to delve into the mind and actions of Jane, her husband, their family and friends and discover all the complexities of all these flawed characters and their relationships both past and present.

The Wrong Man expertly explores bitter endings and beautiful new beginnings.

This is a complex and engaging domestic drama that is well written and compelling.
It was previously released under another title which was a good few years ago, but I enjoyed reminiscing about some of the dated references that are in this book.
I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.

Thank you Boldwood Books for a place on the recent book tour.

I found the novel 'The Wrong Man' to be a highly enjoyable read. The character development of Jane was particularly noteworthy, as she underwent a significant transformation throughout the story. I appreciated the reliability factor that the author incorporated, which added a layer of authenticity to the narrative. Despite the plot being somewhat unconventional, it was expertly crafted and kept me hooked from beginning to end. I was particularly impressed by the personal journey that Jane embarked upon, which added depth and complexity to the overall story.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging page-turner.

The book shows that appearances can be misleading, especially in relationships. Jane's journey to find herself and feel empowered reminds us that even seemingly perfect relationships can have problems.

The author skillfully tells a captivating story about Jane's inner struggles. Jane tries to hide her true feelings and pretend to be content, but this leads to intense emotional moments. Readers can relate to her battle between societal expectations and her own desires. Watching Jane transform from a hesitant woman to someone taking control of her life is inspiring.

The book explores love, sacrifice, and finding happiness in a touching way. The writing keeps readers interested, and unexpected twists make the story even more exciting. The book makes the reader reconsider what happiness and relationships, even friendship, really mean.

We've all been with the wrong man at some point on our journey through relationships, sometimes with our friends and family not realising something is wrong...this is that book! Seemingly happy Jane has realised her marriage has reached an end and because everything seems ok to those on the outside looking in, no one is there to support her.

Previously titled Walls of Glass, The Wrong Man is an emotionally charged character driven read, with a credible plot and heavily flawed characters, it's so good you could even believe it's true.

Engrossing and definitely one to recommend.

This book is the epitome of the phrase 'you never know what is happening behind closed doors'. This book is beautifully written with an emotion depth that perfectly illustrates the conflicts we can struggle with in relationships. I was rooting for Jane to realise her true worth from the very start - I think every woman should read this regardless of age as its a lesson in Self love and respect. Well done @amanda.brookfield

The wrong man is truly excellent. Fantastic study of the human mind and happiness within a relationship. Very relatable. Finished this book within 1 sitting.

This is an emotional read, through the authors writing, we see relationships can be so different. It’s definitely a case of reality differs when looking in from the outside.

The characters are all relatable and I liked watching how they all connected (or didn’t) to deal with the situation.

Also, a shout out to the letter writing! A blast from the past

Well-paced narrative with a plot that I felt the author handled with care. Jane was a flawed, genuine character whom the author made it easy to care for and root for.

This book was previously published as Walls Of Glass.

In the weeks that followed, Jane did her best not to think about anything very much. Usually, it worked. But every so often she would freeze, and tremble at the terrifying realisation that she wanted to leave her husband. While many regard her marriage with admiration and a touch of envy, Jane by then quietly reaches the shocking conclusion that her relationship with Michael, a successful banker with little time for her - or the nitty-gritty of family life - is failing. Even daring to contemplate leaving Michael is daunting.

Amanda Brookfield gives a detailed look into relationships. This is a well written story with well-developed and flawed characters. I also liked the authors writing style. The pace is steady throughout. I really felt for Jane, everyone thought she had the 'perfect' marriage. I was pulled into this story after reading a couple of chapters, then I was hooked. This is quite an emotional read.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #AmandaBrookfield for my ARC of #TheWrongMan in exchange for an honest review.

Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them. Jane Lytton appears to have a wonderful marriage but she is not happy. She can’t quite put her finger on why but knows that she needs to end it. Even though this has various POV and multiple characters I found it easy to follow and to understand how everyone is connected. This looks not only at how Jane and her husband deal with the situation, but also the impact this has on their children, extended family and friends. All Jane’s relationships with these people are covered, and whilst Jane is on her journey of self discovery it turns out that she is not the only one. An absolute brilliant read about the realities of relationships, motherhood and marriage. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

I thought I was going to be a bit bored with this book being used to a more psychological thriller but I actually loved it . I loved the characters and the very real way that the relationships developed which were typical of relationships. It was well worth a read and I would highly recommend this book . 5 Stars from me

I rated this book 2 stars just because personally I didn't love the book as much as I thought I would. I really liked some of the characters albeit I got a tad confused on plot points with the side characters and the purpose of them. I found this book to be a quick read as I sped read it. I wish there had been a tad bit more romance and focus on the self discovery but I think it was a decent read.

Jane and Michael - end of their marriage. What now for Jane?

If you like that very British writing with lots of community, chaos, messy lives, grubby children, and still a strong sense of family and love, then this is such a fabulous read. It’s the story of Jane navigating her separation, and the possibility of a new love, much closer to home than she expected. Lots of to-ing and fro-ing to get there. FMC Jane is so likeable, she’s great fun and has a lovely sense of humour, and gets out of her own way eventually.

There’s no steam, not much pining (everyone’s too busy), multiple POV and so much going on the romance is only one thread of this delicious, character-driven novel.

Perfect if you like Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O’Leary.

Thank you so much NetGalley, the author and the publisher.