Chicklit at its best.
Isabelle's life spirals out of control when she eventually climbs the top of the social ladder.
Isabelle Hannigan is a 29 year old Graphic Designer who moves to Holland Park (after months of nagging, obsessing and property searching) with her 32 year old husband Toby and 7 year old daughter Clara. Isabelle is excited at the prospect of living amongst the cream of the crop, expanding her social network and having Clara attend a better school.
However, Isabelle soon realises that her day dreams of elaborate dinner parties and marble counter tops are a far cry from the reality of social acceptance, financial instability and Clara’s struggles to fit into an established group of sophisticated 7 year old girls who spend their pocket money on organic coconut smoothies as opposed to Clara’s unwholesome slush puppies. Isabelle’s best friend Alison feels threatened by Isabelle’s move as she feels it spells the end of their friendship, she is particularly vulnerable as her husband Nathan has suddenly requested a divorce and later she learns his new girlfriend is pregnant, after herself and Nathan spent years going through unsuccessful IVF treatment.
Isabelle is introduced to a wealthy mystery man whom she eventually has an affair with causing devastating consequences for her and all those she cares for.