Emily Barr presents the gripping sequel to the critically acclaimed Backpack...

The Life You Want is an unputdownable read proving the grass is always greener on the other side. The perfect read for fans of Rosamund Lupton and Sophie Hannah.

Ever wish you could just leave it all behind again?

Tansy feels trapped in her marriage to Max, and the looks she receives from parents in the playground suggest she's not doing a great job at being a mother to her two sons either. So Tansy decides to take a trip to India, to visit an old friend and sort her head out. But life is about to get a whole lot more complicated, and as she uncovers a shocking secret, she begins to long for the normality of family life...

What readers are saying about The Life You Want:

'Addictive read - I would recommend it to anyone'

'A great follow up to Backpack and I loved it'

'Pure escapism with a fantastic twist'