The Thursday Friend

Hannah and Humphrey Drayton appeared to be the ideal couple, but Hannah soon felt suffocated by her husband's controlling nature. His insistence on compliance left her longing for freedom, which she found during his Thursday bridge games and weekend visits to an elderly couple who treated him like a son. In her despair, Hannah turned to writing, completing a children's book and placing an ad in a local newspaper that led her to a publisher's office—a visit that would transform her life. There, she met David Graventon, the publisher's assistant, whom she began to see as her Thursday friend. With Humphrey unaware of her newfound life, Hannah and David enjoyed outings to the theatre and cinema, experiences she had never shared with her husband. Meanwhile, Humphrey was oblivious to Hannah's secret life, focused instead on his own ambitions. However, he harbored secrets of his own, and unforeseen events threatened his plans. As Hannah's bond with David deepened, he became her lifeline, but could he overcome his personal challenges and provide her with the happiness she sought? This novel masterfully delves into the complexities of human relationships, promising to resonate with readers worldwide.