Catherine Alliott, bestselling author of A Rural Affair and One Day in May , asks the question - how many is too many? - in her novel A Crowded Marriage . There isnt room in a marriage for three . . . Painter Imogen is happily married to Alex, and together they have a son. But when their finances hit rock bottom, theyre forced to accept Eleanor Latimers offer of a rent-free Catherine Alliott, bestselling author of A Rural Affair and One Day in May , asks the question - how many is too many? - in her novel A Crowded Marriage . There isnt room in a marriage for three . . . Painter Imogen is happily married to Alex, and together they have a son. But when their finances hit rock bottom, theyre forced to accept Eleanor Latimers offer of a rent-free cottage on her large country estate. If it was anyone else, Imogen would be beaming gratitude. Unfortunately, Eleanor just happens to be Alexs beautiful, rich and flirtatious ex. And from the moment she steps inside Shepherds Cottage, Imogens life is in chaos. In between coping with rude locals, murderous chickens, a maddening (if handsome) headmaster, mountains of manure, and visits from the infuriating vet, she has to face Eleanor, now a fixture at Alexs side. Is Imogen losing Alex? Will her precious family be torn apart? And whose fault is it really - Eleanors, Alexs or Imogens? Step into Alliott country with A Crowded Marriage . Praise for Catherine Alliott: An intelligent, acutely drawn picture of a difficult marriage Daily Telegraph A rip-roaring read that begs the question: How many people make a crowded marriage? Sun