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Book SynopsisWhen
Jennifer goes up to Cambridge University with her head full of the Romantic Poets, she never dreams that she will find her very own Byron. But then she meets gorgeous actor
Laurie Lewis, and finds herself living a real-life love poem. Fifteen years and two children later, Jennifer and Laurie's relationship is starting to feel more like an epic tragedy. After a series of revelations turn her world upside down, Jennifer will do anything to keep her family together – even if it means moving hundreds of miles away to Laurie's childhood home in Westenbury, Yorkshire. As she reluctantly enters into village life – complete with interfering in-laws, new friends and a surprise delivery of alpacas – Jennifer is amazed to find herself feeling happy for the first time in years. But the village holds one last, devastating secret and Jennifer must decide once and for all what she wants her future to hold. Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde 'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger
Trade ReviewTake it away on your country break and enthral yourself with this heart-warming tale of village life... A perfect escape to the country! * Northern Life Magazine *
PRAISE FOR A VILLAGE VACANCY: 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde. 'A tour de force of beautiful, funny and emotional storytelling' Fay Keenan. 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan. 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' -- Katie Ginger
