Lucas, Rachael

The Telephone Box Library

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ISBN 13:
9781509882779
author:
Lucas, Rachael
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Pan Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Romance, Contemporary,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.01

Description

A heartwarming story about fresh starts and new beginnings, set in a picturesque Cotswold village, follows Lucy as she takes a break from her job to focus on research. She moves to a tiny cottage with a reduced rent in exchange for keeping an eye on a feisty nonagenarian, Bunty. As Lucy settles into her new life, she becomes embroiled in the campaign to turn a dilapidated telephone box into a volunteer-run library, and finds herself drawn to the charms of village life. As Lucy gets to know the villagers, she uncovers secrets and stories that have been hidden for years. Bunty's past, in particular, holds surprises, including a connection to a Canadian airman stationed nearby during the war. Meanwhile, Lucy's new friend Sam is trying to understand a change in his teenage daughter's behavior, and turns to Lucy for help. Through her experiences, Lucy finds a sense of belonging and purpose in the village, and her friendship with Sam and others deepens. This uplifting tale of new beginnings and community is a heartwarming exploration of the power of human connection.

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