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GIVEAWAY: 5 copies of ‘The Wife’ by Alafair Burke, set in New York and the Hamptons

11th March 2018

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The Wife by Alafair Burke

We recently reviewed Alafair Burke’s new psychological mystery The Wife set in New York and The Hamptons. A novel that is so pertinent for our times. Alafair shared her her personal take on the settings in the book

We are pleased to be able to offer 5 copies in our latest giveaway, courtesy Faber & Faber

Just leave a comment below, by midnight, 24th March (UK time) and tell us why you would want to visit The Hamptons or New York! UK ONLY ENTRY. The first five names out of the hat will be sent a copy direct from the publisher.

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  1. User: tripfiction

    Posted on: 25/03/2018 at 11:51 am

    The winners of the competition when we drew the first five names out of the hat earlier today were:
    Kelley B
    Anna M
    Kate R
    Elizabeth S
    Jude W
    Congratulations to all!

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  2. User: Elizabeth Smith

    Posted on: 20/03/2018 at 5:36 pm

    I’d like to go the World Dog Expo, eat food from as many cultures as I can, go shopping in Tiffanys and relax in Central park

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  3. User: Sarah Thomas

    Posted on: 17/03/2018 at 11:33 pm

    I would love to go to New York again to go to the Empire State Building and have another cookie ice cream sandwich from Jacques Torres in Brooklyn, and I would love to go to The Hamptons in Suffolk county as I am from Suffolk in the UK! But your Suffolk sounds a lot more upmarket!

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  4. User: GILL BURN

    Posted on: 17/03/2018 at 10:16 am

    I’ve been to NYC a couple of times but have never had time to visit the famous Hamptons I have read about so much.

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  5. User: KATE ROCK

    Posted on: 16/03/2018 at 10:24 pm

    Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Pizza at Grimaldi’s and a carriage ride in central park.

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  6. User: Claire robinson

    Posted on: 14/03/2018 at 6:38 am

    Love visiting locations I’ve read about in books and seeing the places and things that have inspired the writer to add them to their works ……love getting lost in a good book which makes you feel you are “on set”

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  7. User: Anna Morris

    Posted on: 13/03/2018 at 8:17 am

    I’d love to revisit New York with my husband and relive some happy memories from our honeymoon.

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    • User: Paul Renn

      Posted on: 13/03/2018 at 1:52 pm

      A wonderful writer.

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  8. User: Julie

    Posted on: 13/03/2018 at 7:32 am

    I’m already at both New York and The Hamptons with another book, The Pool House by Tasmina Perry. They both sound wonderful but I think I’d go for The Hamptons, slightly more quiet perhaps?

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  9. User: LisaRowsell

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 7:33 pm

    I’d love to go to both places to people watch, and admire the stunning architecture.

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  10. User: Susan Lacey

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 7:31 pm

    I’d love to visit the Hamptons because it always sounds so glamorous whenever I read about it or watch movies. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

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  11. User: Barbara Khan

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 5:45 pm

    New York never gets old and the Hamptons would be interesting to see, considering it’s the weekend getaway for wealthy New Yorkers.

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  12. User: Kelley Blair

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 3:33 pm

    Curiosity! I have heard so much about the Hamptons. I’d love to snoop around.

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  13. User: Tracy Terry

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 2:32 pm

    Just to sit with a book doing the occasional bit of people watching …bliss.

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  14. User: Mari

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:54 am

    I love ny and would love to take my kids there! Never been to the Hamptons but they sounds great!

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  15. User: Jane Willis

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 9:57 am

    I have wonderful memories of my daughter’s wedding in New York. One of the other guests came from the Hamptons and we’d love to go there and visit him some day.

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:14 am

      Indeed, what a wonderful memory. The Hamptons do sound great, but my knowledge is purely from reading fiction! TF Tina

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  16. User: Rose Stephenson

    Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 7:27 am

    I have been to New York but not to the Hamptons. I like to people watch. Reckon it would be an eye opener watching people with too much money and time on their hands.

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:14 am

      It would be a brilliant place to people watch, I am sure!!

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  17. User: Jude wright

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 11:00 pm

    I’d love to go to NY city … always wanted to see the brownstone whee Barry Manilow was born and also visit a NYC Police Station as my first love was Chris Cagney! And The Hamptons are supposed to be beautiful too! Never been to the USA …. one day maybe x

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:15 am

      Gosh, that takes me back. Yes, a visit to NYC would be wonderful!!!

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  18. User: Claire Harris

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 10:33 pm

    I would love to visit The Hamptons, pretend I was posh & monied, spend time on all the beaches & eat lots of wonderful seafood!
    Failing that, I would love to win a copy of ‘The Wife’ so I can immerse myself & just pretend I am at The Hamptons! 🙂

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 10:00 am

      That comment made us smile!

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  19. User: Janine Atkin

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 10:01 pm

    The shops and cafes. I’d love to sit in a cafe with a book and occasionally watch the people of the city go by

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:15 am

      That makes for great entertainment!!

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:16 am

      There are indeed so many things to see in Central Park!

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  20. User: Tim Leakey

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 9:39 pm

    Trip to MOMA or a walk in Central Park

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:16 am

      Two great things to do!!

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  21. User: Jade Hewlett

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 9:14 pm

    I would want to visit The Hamptons as I’d be interested to see more of the glamorous life that is portrayed in media and maybe experience it a little myself!

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:17 am

      Yes, wouldn’t it be fun. My only knowledge of the Hamptons is what I read in fiction, but would like to go too! TF Tina

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  22. User: Laura Chapman

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 8:30 pm

    I would love to visit New York because my cousin & family are moving there in the summer & it would be lovely to catch up with them all. I’m actually not sure where or what The Hamptons is, opps!

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:18 am

      That will be an amazing opportunity to visit. I always associate the Hamptons with people like the Kennedys, various villages on Long Island, I think, a Summer holiday place….

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  23. User: Andrea Hedgcock

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 8:30 pm

    The Hamptons is one of those areas mentioned so many times in Books and TV series I’d just love to see it for myself!

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:19 am

      I know! My knowledge of the Hamptons is what I have gleaned through fiction…. TF Tina

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  24. User: Leila Benhamida

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 7:52 pm

    I will love to visit The Hamptons as I love the seaside and the beautiful houses near by

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:19 am

      I bet it would be a lovely place to visit!

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  25. User: Andrew Cairns

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 7:43 pm

    I’d like to see the statue of liberty and the amazing skyscrapers in New York.

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:20 am

      They would be beautiful to see!

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  26. User: Ellie Lane

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 7:31 pm

    I’ve been to New York, I was lucky enough to win the trip there. Just a few days but it was long enough for me to fall in love with the city, and know that I want to go back some day…. with lots of money to spend on Broadway shows! I’ve never been to the Hamptons, but I watch Barefoot Contessa on tv, and it looks amazing.

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:20 am

      Sounds like a lovely trip. Yes, what one could do with money in NYC… hope you get a trip planned soon!

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  27. User: Jessica Hodgson

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 7:06 pm

    I haven’t been to New York since before I was 21 so would love to go for the bars and nightlife!

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:21 am

      The city that never sleeps …

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  28. User: Karen Cocking

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 6:38 pm

    NY is on my bucket list. I’ve never been and would love to see and experience the touristy and also the not so well known parts of the Big Apple.

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:21 am

      Hope you get to go soon!!!

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  29. User: Orsolya Olah-Gray

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 6:27 pm

    Wow! Just reading about the storyline gave me chills!
    Sounds really interesting and a page turner.
    Thank You for the chance! X

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    • User: tripfiction

      Posted on: 12/03/2018 at 11:22 am

      I really enjoyed it! And loved the portrayal of NYC and the Hamptons and the characters even visit real restaurants (one of which is Alafair’s local eatery)

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  30. User: Janine Phillips

    Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 5:08 pm

    I’d love to go shopping in New York and ride around in a yellow taxi

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    • User: Tim Leakey

      Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 9:39 pm

      A walk around Central Park or a trip to MOMA

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    • User: judy smith

      Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 6:46 pm

      new York is on my wish list

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    • User: Linda Tilling

      Posted on: 11/03/2018 at 6:44 pm

      I would love to visit and see New York, however although The Hamptons is often mentioned in books you rarely see it featured in films, so I would love to visit The Hamptons in particular, just to see if it looks the same in real life as it does in my mind’s eye.

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