David Nicholls

Desperate for a big break to prove his talent and redeem himself with his ex-wife and precocious young daughter, actor Stephen C. McQueen finally gets his chance while understudying movie sex symbol Josh Harper in a West End play when he stumbles upon one of Josh's deepest secrets and agrees to keep silent in exchange for the chance to go on stage. Reprint.

A Novel

The Understudy

For Josh Harper, being in show-business means everything he wanted - money, fame, a beautiful wife, and a lead role on the London stage. For Stephen McQueen, it means a job as an understudy to Josh Harper. Things get even more difficult when Stephen falls in love with Josh's wife, Nora. Is there yet a way for Stephen to get his Big Break?

Georgia Carr

No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't gel with this book. Got to about halfway and gave up because Stephen just annoyed me too much, Josh was arrogant and I couldn't see it going anywhere. It's a shame, because One Day is one of my absolute favourites.

The Understudy A Novel

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