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"'A heart-warming tale of female friendship, fizzing with Fforde's distinctive brand of humour' Sunday Express"
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From the bestselling author of Wedding Season and Going Dutch.
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Much of life is unreliable and disappointing - but Katie Fforde books don't fall into this category. Katie does have somewhat of a regular format - protagonists that seem ill-suited, but turn out to be perfect. And there's never any London glamour and glitz. But another always-present element of the Fforde formula is sold writing, great plot lines, witty (yet believable) dialog. Restoring Grace is no exception - in fact, its one of the best of her books, certainly the best one of recent years. That's not to say that Paradise Fields or Highland Fling weren't good, they were - but Restoring Grace is fabulous. So, what's it about? Grace has been left at odds - her ex-husband has left her with a nice bed, great linens, and a historical house that's rotting away, requiring repairs far beyond her marriage settlement or her meager earnings as a wine writer. Ellie is an artist with a handsome, charismatic boyfriend - who has no interest in becoming a father. Which is problematic, since Ellie is pregnant and determined to have the baby. Ellie and Grace fall together and discover some potentially valuable paintings in Grace's rotting home. Along the way, they also discover a surly-on-the-outside, solid-gold-at-heart local land developer and a prickly-on-the-outside but (yes, here it comes) solid-gold-at-heart art restoration expert - and you know where this is going, but the fun is all in getting there. Add in Grace's horrid siblings, very weird ex-husband (what DID she see in him), ex-husband's first wife, ex-step-daughter - well, a cast of characters that goes on and adds to the humor of the story. And as the extra icing on the cake - Flynn (surly land developer) is really the best "leading man" Fforde's written in years. His character (and attractiveness) just leap off the page. A must read, whether you're a long-time Fforde fan or just discovering her for the first time.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you like katie Fford novels then this should not fail to be a winner. It's an easy read that had the faint recollection of Statley Pursuits. I warmed to the two main characters instantly, although I can't believe anyone would tollerate a sister like Grace had. If this is your first Katie Fford novel, it's not the best, but worth the read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this for my birthday. I read it in two days, it was a throughly good read, i was grabbed from the moment i picked it up. Although, it was kind of a predictable ending if you have read any of her books before.
Life-like situations make a good book and this is what Katie Fforde has done. The characters are very defined and you can read into their personalities and their feelings. You feel as if you know them. Great!
I enjoyed it all the same, reading it on a wet day in autumn was great, i had nothing else to do and i would recommend it to people who like Erica James' books and also Katie Fford readers. (of course)
Life-like situations make a good book and this is what Katie Fforde has done. The characters are very defined and you can read into their personalities and their feelings. You feel as if you know them. Great!
I enjoyed it all the same, reading it on a wet day in autumn was great, i had nothing else to do and i would recommend it to people who like Erica James' books and also Katie Fford readers. (of course)
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Restoring Grace
I have nearly read all of Katie Fforde's books. This one I did enjoy but not as much as some of her others. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karen Gooderham
Another brilliant Katie Fforde read
This is a lovely story, Grace who is recently divorced, finds friendship from her lodger Ellie who is pregnant, she left her partner, as he is a drug addict and never wanted... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. V. Leete
Katie Fforde does it again
Grace, a little naive for her own good but it would be nice to believe that people like her still existed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Austin Fan
Life's not perfect but friendship can be. A heart-warming tale.
The thought of being a single mum is scary but Ellie is not the girl to sit down and weep. Her parents are no more supportive than her boyfriend Rick, a handsome, sexy but... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lit Chick
An enjoyable read.
This is one of many Katie Fforde novels, it is a lightweight, enjoyable read that pleasantly fills an afternoon. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jr Crossley
Very Good
I really enjoyed this book, it's Chick Lit but it is definitely the best Chick Lit that I have recently read. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2008 by Dot
Restores my faith a bit in chick lit
I've read some very samey Chick Lit books of late (yes I know they are all the same really!!) but this one was quite enjoyable. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2008 by Janie U
entertaining
as usual katie fforde dishes up a interesting little tale. usual characters and a crumbly old house which brings everybody together.
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by Lindymck
A delicious slow burn
I also found this book a slow starter and I'm not really into the restoration and art themes - but the central love stories really engaged me. Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by Liz
Feel Good factor
A lovely story where you get to see the pains of a woman who has to battle with her family as well as her conscience. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2006 by Emma Ryan
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