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Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Little, Brown Audio
- Paperback May 16, 2017 | 9780349141763 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 7, 2016 | 9781405535861 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Apr 7, 2016 | 9780349141756 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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Little, Brown
- Paperback May 16, 2017 | 9780349141763 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 7, 2016 | 9781405535861 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Apr 7, 2016 | 9780349141756 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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One spring, five retirees embark on a flatshare. So begins a new chapter in friendship, love and all the joys and challenges that life has to offer . . .
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Newly retired Philip returns home to Cologne and is thrown into emotional turmoil upon bumping into his long-lost sweetheart. In the midst of a domestic crisis, Ricarda confides in Philip that she is looking for somewhere to live. And there and then, Philip suggests that she move in with him - he is setting up a flatshare. Will she join him with his mischievous dachshund named Ralf?
To his surprise, Ricarda agrees, leaving Philip to scramble together a crew of retires in time for spring, for the most unlikely of social experiments. There's grumpy cigarette-smoking grandfather Harry; quiet and discreet Eckart, curiously carting around his late wife's headstone; Uschi, brimming with life, harbouring a passion for leotards and aerobics, along with sausages and outrageous knitting patterns; and then, ever-practical and warm-hearted Ricarda, towards whom Phillip is developing real feelings.
Despite their differences, the flatmates thrive and embark on a series of new adventures. But when Uschi falls unwell, familiar cracks begin to show and this uniquely spirited club of friends must work together in order to survive - and truly blossom.
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'Such a wonderful, uplifting story. When I finished I felt a warm frisson of emotion enveloping me. It's difficult to believe this is Beatrice's first novel' (Kraftireader)
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'A charming debut novel' (Alba Forcadell)
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Praise for The Vintage Springtime Club
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A very witty and pacy novel . . . an amusing and pleasurable read - Viva!
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Full of humour, with some extremely funny and entertaining moments, but also moving and, despite its carefree tone, provides much food for thought - rautlos.de
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Read this book, and you could be giggling and snivelling with emotion virtually at the same time - Donna
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