Unfortunately for her, her daughter hates her new partner and his son Nathan, which makes blending the families in harmony very difficult.
Helen Edmundson, the writer behind Inspector Calls and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, is adapting the book for the small screen.
Carnival’s Gareth Neame, who will executive produce the series said: “Francesca Segal’s The Awkward Age is an extraordinary work in its sensitivity, honesty and ability to explore the many aspects of these deeply authentic characters.
“We are delighted to have the perfect screenwriter to adapt this material in Helen Edmundson, who is deeply passionate about the book and bringing all of the strengths of the novel to screen.”
