{"product_id":"9781460780640_when-it-all-went-to-custard","title":"When It All Went to Custard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdds of saving marriage - slim. Farming expertise - patchy. Chances that it'll all be okay in the end - actually pretty good ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who love \u003cem\u003eEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine\u003c\/em\u003e, Alexander McCall Smith and novels with heart, soul and a dose of commonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI wasn't enjoying the afternoon of 23 February even before I learnt that my husband was having an affair ...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe news of her husband's infidelity comes as a nasty shock to Jenny Reynolds, part-time building control officer and full-time mother - even though, to her surprise and embarrassment, her first reaction is relief, not anguish. What really hurts is her children's unhappiness at the break-up, and the growing realisation that, alone, she may lose the family farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of the year after Jenny's old life falls apart; of family and farming, pet lambs and geriatric dogs, choko-bearing tenants and Springsteen-esque neighbours. And of just perhaps a second chance at happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An emotional rollercoaster ride, with a fair serve of humour and wit' \u003cem\u003eHerald Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Funny, hopeful and big-hearted, \u003cem\u003eWhen It All Went to Custard\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about family, farming, second chances, and finding your feet. Fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern are guaranteed to love it' Better Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The special treat in store is the witty dialogue, and especially the way Hawkins captures the offbeat things kids say and do, and the insight into small-community, country life' Stuff NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR DANIELLE HAWKINS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Author Danielle Hawkins ... has a talent for witty and convincing dialogue and this, in particular, gives The Pretty Delicious Cafe verve and humour. She's also a skilled sculptor of characters' \u003cem\u003eOtago Daily Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Danielle Hawkins' quirky humour and easy style make [The Pretty Delicious Cafe] a great summer read' \u003cem\u003eDominion Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Utterly delectable with a twist of spice and a touch of zest!' Nicola Moriarty \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danielle Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46900256178325,"sku":"9781460780640","price":46.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9781460780640_3b0a1bd1-4454-4c39-be1d-6c9cfb2286cb.jpg?v=1776888513","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9781460780640_when-it-all-went-to-custard","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}