{"product_id":"9780571321643","title":"A Desirable Husband","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Desirable Husband\u003c\/i\u003e, first published in 1987, was the third novel by the prodigiously gifted Frances Vernon (1963-91). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinola Molloy - first introduced to readers as the daughter of the bohemian Alice in Vernon's acclaimed debut\u003ci\u003ePrivileged Children\u003c\/i\u003e (1982) - has grown up and married Gerard Parnell, barrister and heir to a Derbyshire estate. They are living happily in London with two small children when Gerard, quite unexpectedly, comes into his inheritance. And yet this gracious living - however fortunate it initially appears - will prove to be unexpectedly challenging to both partners in the marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Frances Vernon is an absolute wonder.' \u003ci\u003eSunday Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Subtle hints of Barbara Pym or Ivy Compton-Burnett.' \u003ci\u003eThe Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faber and Faber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103407554800,"sku":"9780571321643","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780571321643_p0.jpg?v=1763718188","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780571321643","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}