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Lovebirds

By Amanda Hampson
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Lovebirds by Amanda Hampson is an engaging story set in vibrant Sydney, Australia. It follows the intertwined lives of seemingly disparate characters who are unexpectedly brought together as secrets unfold and relationships deepen. This richly woven narrative explores themes of companionship, love, and the complexities of human connections, all underscored by a delightful sense of humour and warmth.
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This delightful read may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore the complexities of relationships and the journey of self-discovery. With rich character development and humour woven throughout, it captures the essence of love, family, and the unpredictability of life.

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Not all marriages end in happily ever after...

'Skilfully written, with moments of laugh-out-loud humour, Lovebirds both warmed and broke my heart in perfect measure.' — Joanna Nell

In their youth, lovebirds Elizabeth and Ray had to fight to be together. Their future was full of promise and, blessed with children and careers, their happiness seemed complete. But a twist of fate changed their lives forever.

Now in her sixties, Elizabeth is desperately lonely. She rarely sees her two adult sons, and her closest friend is a talkative budgie. However, when her grandson, Zach, gets into trouble with the police, she decides to take him on a road trip to find his grandfather, her lost love Ray, in the hope of mending their broken family.

Two less compatible travelling companions would be hard to find, as they set off on an unlikely adventure into the wilds of the northern NSW hinterland. What they discover along the way, about Ray and each other, has the power to transform them all. In trying to save Zach, Elizabeth might just save herself.

'Warm, witty and wise, Lovebirds is an astute and uplifting novel about the power of love and family. I love that older women are so beautifully portrayed in novels now, and Amanda Hampson leads the way.' — Better Reading

'Amanda Hampson writes with warmth and pace and handles the action skilfully in this unusual and ultimately uplifting novel that gets under the skin of an erratic family.' — SMH

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143792154

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Amanda Hampson grew up in rural New Zealand. She has lived in London and Sydney, and now lives in Melbourne. Writing professionally for more than 20 years, she is the author of The Olive Sisters, Two for the Road, The French Perfumer, The Yellow Villa, Sixty Summers, Lovebirds, and the bestselling cosy crime novels The Tea Ladies and The Cryptic Clue. Her forthcoming novel, another Tea Ladies mystery, is The Deadly Dispute.

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