The Switch

The Switch
Olivia Goldsmith

From the bestselling author of The First Wives Club and Bestseller, a witty social satire of love, marriage, and the games men and women play with each other.Sylvie knows she has a lot to be thankful for. So what if her husband, Bob, is only interested in what she has to say ‘in four words or less’? The kids are off to college, and she is sure her marriage is about to bloom again. In fact it has already, but not with her. When Sylvie confronts Bob’s mistress, she is amazed: except for a gap of ten years and fifteen pounds, Marla could be Sylvie’s twin. But while Sylvie wants passion and romance, Marla just wants a husband of her own.And so their scheme is hatched: a nip and tuck and some blonde highlights for Sylvie, some brown hair and a few extra pounds for Marla, and the women are ready to switch places. The result as they juggle their new lives and identities is hilarious and enlightening. But just how long can they keep their charade going, and will it all end in tears?

OLIVIA GOLDSMITH

THE SWITCH

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Published by HarperCollinsPublishers 1998

First published in the USA by HarperCollinsPublishers 1998

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Ebook Edition © MAY 2015 ISBN: 9780007440238

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Dedication (#ulink_e2d74989-d6bb-5617-a471-807d70aaa741)

Amy Fine Collins for helping with the idea

Cindy Adams

Paul Mahon for not being there when I needed him the most

Linda Grady for her continued support and comments

Richard Saperstein for getting it and buying it for New Line Cinema

Lenny Gartner for the islands, the support and the earrings

Marjorie Braman for the great edit and ‘Marjorie Moments’

Beaver Hall for the gnawing, lodging and tail slapping

Leonida Karpik for knowing how to sell my books

Anthea Disney for laughing at my jokes

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