In Search of Mr Darcy: Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After

“A Triumph. Hope-filled and life-affirming. It’s a MUST-READ for any woman worried about life after 40.”
THE SUNDAY POST

‘A 21st-century Nora Ephron’ - STEPHEN MAY, novelist, playwright and TV writer

WINNER; GOLD- LITERARY TITAN, SILVER- NONFICTION ASSOC., BRONZE- IPPY AWARD, READER'S FAVORITE 5 STAR, READERS' CHOICE- FINALIST

Have you ever woken up one morning, stared deep into the mirror, and with genuine confusion screamed, “How the hell did I get here, and more importantly, who can I blame? And where did that wiry chin whisker come from?”

The award-winning, heart-moving, In Search of Mr Darcy: Lessons Learnt In The Pursuit of Happily Ever After is a hilarious Nora Ephron-style, unfiltered dating memoir. It follows a super-independent woman on a real-life Sex and The City-like adventure through four decades of relationships, amid life's messiest moments, as she searches for Mr Darcy. Yup, that elusive literary Prince Charming we have been all but promised. But hold up, life isn't a fairy tale…and it sure as heck isn't a Jane Austen novel.

Writing with searing honesty, wry humor and endless warmth, Christina Ford dives headfirst into the colorful, intimate story of marriage(s), divorce(s), affairs, friends, frenemies, addiction, body image, sexual predators, and the often thankless task of single-parenting and step-parenting. Filled with candid truths and valuable life lessons, like how day drinking won't solve your problems (but it was worth a shot) or…the surprising effectiveness of a perfectly timed one-night stand (which did prove to be more effective than years of therapy). In Search of Mr Darcy isn't just a book about love and loss; it's a survival guide for steering the treacherous waters of adulthood.

Whether you're navigating the dating scene, rebuilding after a breakup, or simply seeking reassurance that you are indeed “flawsome”—a woman who fully embraces her faults and knows she's awesome regardless—Ford invites readers to embrace the messy, unpredictable journey of life, love and coming-of-age… middle-age.

For anyone who has ever wondered if there is life after divorce, sex after forty, or if they will ever find love again. The answer is, damn straight…to all of it.

Praise for In Search of Mr Darcy:

‘This book will resonate with readers who enjoy the likes of Bridget Jones's Diary but with an additional layer of spice —Very highly recommended.’ - READERS’ FAVORITE

“A real “Sex and The City-esque” romp.” –BBC RADIO LONDON

‘Thank You Mr Wrong!’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘It is a valuable addition to the genre of personal memoir.’ -GOLD BOOK AWARD, LITERARY TITAN

“A witty, hilarious at times, poignant story of a woman breaking free from a narrative she was sold as a girl.”
–ALYSON FELTES, TV writer of Ozark

‘Compelling memoir —'Hard to put down.’ -SILVER, NONFICTION BOOK AWARDS

About the Author

Christina Ford is a former award-winning TV and film executive who currently divides her time between the UK, the US, and Canada. She channels her wit and experiences into writing her amusing lifestyle blog, "A Broad in London: A Survival Guide for Life, Travel, and Being Sensationally Single." A semi-regular guest on BBC London Radio's 'A Week in Review,' Ford often rants about pop culture, single life, and social media trends.

Her Genie Award-winning film 'Fugitive Pieces,' adapted from the award-winning novel by Anne Michaels, opened the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. This book marks Christina's debut as an author.

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