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Foreign Fruit

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In Foreign Fruit by Jojo Moyes, the coastal town of Merham provides the backdrop for a tale of love, friendship, and secrets spanning different generations. As two women from different times connect through a shared location, they uncover long-buried truths and grapple with their dreams and disappointments. The narrative beautifully weaves past and present, offering a poignant exploration of destiny and the lasting impact of choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories set in the post-war era, exploring themes of friendship, love, and societal changes in a charming coastal town. With well-crafted characters and engaging narratives, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into a time of transformation and the enduring power of relationships.

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Foreign Fruit

The spellbinding winner of the Romantic Novelists' Association Novel of the Year Award from bestselling author Jojo Moyes.

The spellbinding winner of the Romantic Novelists' Association Novel of the Year Award from bestselling author Jojo Moyes.

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Merham is a well-ordered 1950s seaside town: the kind of town in which everyone knows their place (and those who don't are promptly put in it). Lottie Swift, an evacuee who has grown up with the respectable Holden family, loves Merham, while the Holdens' daughter Celia chafes against the constraints of the town.

Now, almost fifty years on, Arcadia is returning to life, and its inhabitants are stirring up strong feelings again. And prompting more than one person to look into their own romantic history and ask: Can you ever leave your past behind?

Foreign Fruit by Jojo Moyes delves into these intricate relationships and the echo of the past on the present.

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Foreign Fruit by Jojo Moyes is praised for its heartfelt storytelling with a unique twist. It's recognised for its tender and touching narrative, effectively evoking the period's societal constraints and the allure of a tranquil seaside town.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340960363

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Jojo Moyes was born in 1969 and was brought up in London. A journalist and writer, she worked for the Independent newspaper until 2001. She lives in East Anglia with her husband and three children. She is the author of Sheltering Rain", Foreign Fruit", which won the RNA Novel of the Year award for 2003, The Peacock Emporium" and The Ship of Brides", shortlisted for the 2005 RNA award.

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