Description
Discover the latest captivating novel from the bestselling author of 'Looking for Alibrandi.' This brand new B-format paperback, ISBN 9781760893606, features 288 pages of heartfelt storytelling about families, relationships, and the true essence of belonging. Set against the backdrop of a home on Dalhousie, the narrative follows Rosie Gennaro as she navigates her complex emotions upon returning to the house her father renovated but never completed. Upon her return, she finds Martha, her father's new wife, struggling to fulfill his unreachable dream, igniting a powerful stand-off between two women intertwined by loss and legacy. As tension builds, Rosie’s connection with Jimmy Hailler resurfaces, leading to profound insights on love and belonging. This novel explores themes of heartbreak, resilience, and the struggle for family ties, making it an essential read. Order now to delve into this unforgettable story about love lost and found, perfect for fans of contemporary fiction. Enjoy fast delivery across New Zealand with our dedicated service.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760893606
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
From the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this perfectly crafted novel about families, relationships and the true nature of belonging.
'You look the type to break your father's heart.'
'Yeah, but he broke mine first.'
When Rosie Gennaro first meets Jimmy Hailler, she has walked away from life in Sydney, leaving behind the place on Dalhousie that her father, Seb, painstakingly rebuilt for his family but never saw completed. Two years later, Rosie returns to the house and living there is Martha, whom Seb Gennaro married less than a year after the death of Rosie's mother. Martha is struggling to fulfil Seb's dream, while Rosie is coming to terms with new responsibilities. And so begins a stand-off between two women who refuse to move out of the home they both lay claim to.
As the battle lines are drawn, Jimmy Hailler re-enters Rosie's life. Having always watched other families from the perimeters, he's now grappling, heartbreakingly, with forming one of his own . . .
An unforgettable story about losing love and finding love; about the interconnectedness of lives and the true nature of belonging, from one of our most acclaimed writers.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760893606
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
From the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this perfectly crafted novel about families, relationships and the true nature of belonging.
'You look the type to break your father's heart.'
'Yeah, but he broke mine first.'
When Rosie Gennaro first meets Jimmy Hailler, she has walked away from life in Sydney, leaving behind the place on Dalhousie that her father, Seb, painstakingly rebuilt for his family but never saw completed. Two years later, Rosie returns to the house and living there is Martha, whom Seb Gennaro married less than a year after the death of Rosie's mother. Martha is struggling to fulfil Seb's dream, while Rosie is coming to terms with new responsibilities. And so begins a stand-off between two women who refuse to move out of the home they both lay claim to.
As the battle lines are drawn, Jimmy Hailler re-enters Rosie's life. Having always watched other families from the perimeters, he's now grappling, heartbreakingly, with forming one of his own . . .
An unforgettable story about losing love and finding love; about the interconnectedness of lives and the true nature of belonging, from one of our most acclaimed writers.