{"product_id":"9780008309688_the-hopes-and-dreams-of-lucy-baker","title":"The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘A charming read!’ \u003cstrong\u003eHeidi Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A wonderful antidote to a harsh world’ \u003cstrong\u003eBella Osborne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeet Lucy, aged 25, and Brenda, aged 79. Neighbours, and unlikely friends.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Laughter and tears combine in this \u003cstrong\u003eheartwarming\u003c\/strong\u003e story of female friendship and love across all generations.’ \u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa Ashley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucy Baker is not your usual 25-year-old. She is more at home reading and knitting in her cluttered little flat than going out partying and socialising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e79-year-old Brenda is full of wise and wonderful advice, but when she’s diagnosed with dementia her life begins to change. Before her memories slip away for ever, Brenda is desperate to fulfil one last wish – to see Lucy happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGifting Lucy the locket that helped Brenda find her own true love, she hopes to push her reticent neighbour in the right direction. But is Lucy Baker ready for the opportunities and heartbreaks of the real world? It’s about time she put her knitting needles aside and found out…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker \u003c\/em\u003ewill be the most charming, heart-warming and feel-good novel you will read this year, perfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eRuth Hogan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCelia Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGail Honeyman. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReaders have fallen in love with Jenni Keer’s stories…\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘So heartwarming and \u003cstrong\u003eentertaining\u003c\/strong\u003e – I loved the dynamic between Brenda and Lucy.’ Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cstrong\u003efantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e read that is worth more than five stars!’ Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The underlying message of the book concerning the friendship between the 25 year old Lucy and 79 year old Brenda was \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully told\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The world is such a dark and scary place nowadays, that’s why I loved this \u003cstrong\u003esweet story about love and taking chances\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I adored this book. It had it all for me, friendship, love, comedy – \u003cstrong\u003eI laughed out loud numerous times\u003c\/strong\u003e – magic, love interest and very sympathetically handled dementia.’ Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jenni Keer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47285402435733,"sku":"9780008309688","price":4.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008309688.jpg?v=1776992189","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008309688_the-hopes-and-dreams-of-lucy-baker","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}