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According to their friends, Tom and Pippa Drummond have the perfect existence - a great lifestyle, a lively marriage, and a great kid in Tally. In their late thirties, living in a converted barn on the edge of the Sussex Downs, Tom is a partner in 'The Pelican', a restaurant in Axbury Minster, and Pippa, after a short career as a cook, grows herbs for sale locally and brings up sixteen-year-old Tally - a lively blonde with her head screwed firmly on to her shoulders. A rare summer holiday is planned - an idyllic retreat in the Italian hills. Tom takes time off from the restaurant, Pippa leaves her herbs in the charge of a dotty neighbour, and Tally takes a break from the two men in her life - fast-living Alex and the plodding, persevering 'Blip'. Tuscany is everything they hoped it would be - cicadas in the trees, the scent of sage and citrus and suppers under the stars. But their joy is short lived. Overnight their lives, their circumstances, their very identities are suddenly altered, and life will never be the same again. From being the envy of their friends, the Drummonds are plunged into a world that nobody would wish upon them.
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From the immensely popular bestselling novelist and presenter of Ground Force comes another deliciously entertaining novel filled with Alan Titchmarsh's trademark blend of humour and romance.
According to their friends, Tom and Pippa Drummond have the perfect existence -- a great lifestyle, a lively marriage, and a great kid in Tally. In their late thirties, living in a converted barn on the edge of the Sussex Downs, Tom is a partner in "The Pelican", a restaurant in Axbury Minster, and Pippa, after a short career as a cook, grows herbs for sale locally and brings up sixteen-year-old Tally -- a lively blonde with her head screwed firmly on to her shoulders.
A rare summer holiday is planned -- an idyllic retreat in the Italian hills. Tom takes time off from the restaurant, Pippa leaves her herbs in the charge of a dotty neighbour, and Tally takes a break from the two men in her life - fast-living Alex and the plodding, persevering "Blip".
Tuscany is everything they hoped it would be -- cicadas in the trees, the scent of sage and citrus and suppers under the stars. But their joy is short-lived. Overnight their lives, their circumstances, their very identities are altered, and life will never be the same again. From being the envy of their friends, the Drummonds are plunged into a world that nobody would wish upon them. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I only discovered Alan Titchmarsh novels whilst on holiday last year. I couldn't put down The Last Lighthouse Keeper but then I discovered that I had Only Dad at home. This is a superb story, full of emotion and definitely a real tear-jerker. I have a teenage daughter and I think he has pitched everything perfectly. I could not recommend this book more, I loved it!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely brilliant, although tissues are required for parts of this book. A thoroughly moving tale of family life and circumstances beyond peoples control. A completely compelling read.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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As an Alan Titchmarsh fan, I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all his books. This one, however, I found a bit disappointing, mainly because it left me feeling a little sad with all this talk of illness and death. I much prefer a slightly lighter note, with his usual hunour and cheekiness. However, all in all, not a bad read - as long as you are aware of the tone of the book.
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