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Life slows down alarmingly from the moment Ruby Grant and Oliver move into Troy Cottage. Free at last from her two grown-up yet persistently dependent children, Ruby plans to start writing her novel – until her daughter, Poppy, turns up with boyfriend and dog in tow, announces she’s pregnant and moves into Ruby’s office. Then Josh needs somewhere to do his washing, and her father wants to come and stay . . .
Despite this, Ruby finds village life surprisingly seductive, especially when she meets Hamish, the handsome journalist who is eager to help with her investigations for the parish magazine. There’s surely no harm in a little crush – but can Ruby avoid the hazards of country loving?
Despite this, Ruby finds village life surprisingly seductive, especially when she meets Hamish, the handsome journalist who is eager to help with her investigations for the parish magazine. There’s surely no harm in a little crush – but can Ruby avoid the hazards of country loving?
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Reviews
Praise for Julie Highmore's novels: 'I like her totally unsentimental angle on country living, and the eccentric and quirky characters
Funny, original and dazzlingly assured
So enjoyable... It's a lovely read
She writes wonderfully well. Her style is restrained and supremely confident
Highmore manages to combine NOTHERN EXPOSURE and Rosamunde Pilcher with hilarious results
[A] witty, light-hearted romance
A real feel-good read, full of funny scenes and one-liners
A hilarious and honest look at everyday life