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Second Fiddle is the sixth contemporary fiction novel by British author Mary Wesley, first published in 1988. True to Wesley's signature style, the book blends sharp social comedy, unconventional relationships, dark humour, and a witty commentary on the friction between youth and old age.The PlotThe story follows 23-year-old Claud Bannister, who has just failed his accounting exams. Giving up on corporate life, he moves back in with his mother and decides to become a famous writer. At a local concert, he meets Laura Thornby, a wealthy, independent 45-year-old single woman who is a notorious meddler in other people's lives.Fascinated by Claud's ambition, Laura takes total control of his life. She rearranges his entire existence by:Moving him into a neighbor's rented loft so he has a quiet place to write.Setting him up with a market stall selling family antiques from her attic to earn a living.Striking up a delightful but highly unconventional romantic affair with him.While Claud works on his novel, Laura assumes she is pulling all the strings. However, the power dynamic shifts dramatically when she reads his draft. She realizes that Claud has genuine, immense talent—and that she is merely playing "second fiddle" to the fictional characters in his head