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Book SynopsisGet ready to escape with the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer
''Leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart'' MILLY JOHNSON
''A fantastic, compelling story . . . The feelings on the page are tangible'' 5***** READER REVIEW
''Packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?'' JILL MANSELL
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From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.
But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.
As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents'' farmhouse in the Chilterns.
But Lucy gets more than she bargained for
Trade Review
One of those fabulous books that leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart -- Milly Johnson
Compelling -- Heidi Swain
Yet another great read, packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?
Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed
This engrossing story sparkles with wit * Best *
Catherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read. Big subjects are dealt with sensitively in this wonderfully written novel * Woman's Weekly *
Uplifting . . . Filled with colourful characters, this humorous story about families, ageing and moving on * Candis *
Emotional and affecting, this is an absorbing read * Sun *
A wry look at life in the wealthy environs of the Oxfordshire countryside . . . page-turning * Oxford Mail *
A warm, escapist read * Woman *
Included in 'The Hot List' * Inside Soap *
Praise for Catherine Alliott * - *
Warm, witty and wise * Daily Mail *
A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant
Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling
