That Part Was True: A gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar... (Paperback)
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That Part Was True: A gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar... (Paperback)

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Published: 15/01/2015
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Reminiscent of ONE DAY meets 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, THAT PART WAS TRUE is a bittersweet story about falling in love and risking it all.

'A delicate romance, beautifully achieved' Wendy Holden, DAILY MAIL

'A sweet and tender romance, that is also extremely funny' SUNDAY MIRROR

When Eve Petworth writes to Jackson Cooper to praise a scene in one of his books, they discover a mutual love of cookery and food. As their letters criss-cross the ocean that lies between them, friendship and then romance blossoms despite Jackson's colourful love life and Eve's tense relationship with her soon-to-be-married daughter. Little by little, Eve and Jack begin to believe that they may have a chance to change their lives and possibly get a second chance at happiness. They just need to actually meet...

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781409146681
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 272 g
Dimensions: 198 x 132 x 27 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

A delicate romance, beautifully achieved. - Wendy Holden, DAILY MAIL

I was completely charmed by this gentle, thoroughly engaging debut - Fanny Blake, WOMAN & HOME

A sweet and tender romance, that is also extremely funny - SUNDAY MIRROR

Despite living miles apart and having very different lifestyles, Eve and Jackson establish a friendship through their love of food, sharing recipes and snippets of their daily lives. The unexpected ending makes this a delicious read - PRESS ASSOCIATION

Wry detachment and affection - NEW YORK TIMES

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“An Easy, Gentle Story”

Eve Petworth is a divorced, middle-aged British woman. Eve doesn't really like herself, she feels as though she is worthless. Her ex-husband thought so, her late mother thought so and her newly-engaged daughter... More

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