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Extraordinarily powerful Emma Thompson There are a million love stories, and a million stories of addiction. This one is transcendent. Louisa Young met Robert Lockhart when they were both 17. Their stop-start romance lasted decades, in which time he became a celebrated composer and she, an acclaimed novelist. This is both a compelling portrait of a lifelong love affair, and an incredibly affecting guide to how the partner of a 'charismatic, infuriating, adorable, self-sabotaging alcoholic can find the strength to survive when the disease rips both their lives apart. Rich and moving and beautifully written The Times Spectacular. I cant stop thinking about it Cathy Rentzenbrink Extraordinarily candid Evening Standard Beautiful, and heartbreaking, and true Sam Baker, The Pool Moving, harrowing and tirelessly empathetic Daily Express