A Wedding in the Country

Name: A Wedding in the Country
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529156317
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By Katie Fforde

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A Wedding in the Country by Katie Fforde is a delightful romantic tale set in 1960s London. It follows Lizzie, a young woman from the countryside, as she navigates life in the city while pursuing her dream of becoming a chef. Alongside an eclectic group of friends, Lizzie discovers love and finds herself entwined in a charming and eventful lead-up to a wedding.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delightful tales of romance set in the 1960s, rich with light-hearted storytelling and the warmth of budding friendships. You might also appreciate the charming journey of self-discovery and love, intertwined with a backdrop of vintage charm and heartwarming characters.

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Romance, friendship, joy and the possibility of happy endings - the heartwarming new novel by number one bestseller, Katie Fforde.

'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel-good romance.' AJ PEARCE

Romance, friendship, joy and the possibility of happy endings - the heartwarming new novel by number one bestseller, Katie Fforde.

Lizzie has just arrived in London, determined to make the best of her new life.

Her mother may be keen that she should have a nice wedding in the country to a Suitable Man chosen by her. And Lizzie may be going to cookery school to help her become a Good Wife.

But she definitely wants to have some fun first.

It is 1963 and London is beginning to swing as Lizzie cuts her hair, buys a new dress with a fashionably short hemline, and moves in with two of her best friends, one of whom lives in a grand but rundown house in Belgravia which has plenty of room for a lodger.

Soon Lizzie's life is so exciting that she has forgotten all about her mother's marriage plans for her.

All she can think about is that the young man she is falling in love with appears to be engaged to someone else...

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Wedding in the Country by Katie Fforde is a charming romantic novel that transports readers to the vibrant setting of 1960s London. Reviewers consistently praise the book for its light-hearted and escapist feel, as well as its vivid depiction of the era's fashion and atmosphere. The engaging storyline and well-crafted characters contribute to an uplifting and enjoyable read that has been well-received by fans of romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529156317

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 339g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Katie Fforde lives in the beautiful Cotswold countryside with her family, and is a true country girl at heart. Each of her books explores a different profession or background and her research has helped her bring these to life. She’s been a porter in an auction house, tried her hand at pottery, refurbished furniture, delved behind the scenes of a dating website, and she's even been on a Ray Mears survival course. She loves being a writer; to her there isn’t a more satisfying and pleasing thing to do. She particularly enjoys writing love stories. She believes falling in love is the best thing in the world, and she wants all her characters to experience it, and her readers to share their stories. To find out more about Katie Fforde step into her world at www.katiefforde.com, visit her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @KatieFforde.

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