Description du livre
When the Templeton family from England takes up residence in a stately home in country Australia, they set the locals talking and with good reason. From the outside, the seven Templetons seem sounusual,peculiar even. No one is more intrigued by the family than their neighbours, single mother Nina Donovan and her young son Tom. Before long, the two families' lives become entwined in unexpected ways, to the delight of Gracie, the youngestof the Templeton daughters. In the years that follow, the relationships between the Templetons and the two Donovans twist and turn in unpredictable and life-changing directions, until a tragedy tears them all apart. What will it take to bring them together again? From Australia's top-selling female novelist comes her best book yet a wonderfully entertaining and touching story about the perils and pleasures of love, friendship and family. 'If you need more proof what a superior storyteller this author is, here it is.'West Australian 'A glorious tale . . . Top marks.'Bookseller (UK) 'An exquisite novel, which combines well-crafted characters with a captivating story . . . McInerney's latest offering is guaranteed to enthral her legions of adoring fans.'UlsterTatler (Ireland)