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Best, First and Last

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A young woman stuck in a rut is dragged by her grieving grandmother to hike the Inca Trail – but can a holiday heal heartbreak, or will long-held secrets tear them apart? A heartwarming novel from the acclaimed author of Someone Else's Bucket List. Heather Russo... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Best, First and Last

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A young woman stuck in a rut is dragged by her grieving grandmother to hike the Inca Trail – but can a holiday heal heartbreak, or will long-held secrets tear them apart? A heartwarming novel from the acclaimed author of Someone Else's Bucket List.

Heather Russo is miserable – work is non-stop, and her love life is in tatters. But she’s not the only one struggling. Her mother, Sandy, is finally separating from Heather’s womanising father, while her grandmother, Bonnie, is grieving her third husband by carrying his urn everywhere she goes… even the supermarket. Sick of everyone’s moping, Bonnie plans a surprise girls’ trip: they’re going to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

Heather is a reluctant hiker – until she meets charming Owen on the trail and things start to get interesting. Of course, that’s when Bonnie decides to share some long-held secrets that just might send them all over the edge. With every twist in the trail, Heather learns more about her family – and herself. And as her time with Owen becomes precious, she’s forced to reconsider what she really wants.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761639432

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Amy Matthews is an award-winning author of books about complicated people and love. She is Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Flinders University, a podcaster, and a book addict. Amy lives in Adelaide with her favourite people, both real and imagined, and you can find her on Instagram @amymatthewsauthor.

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