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Pastures New
- Author
- Clare Balding
- Narrator
- Clare Balding
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 11 September 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Humorous fiction, Small town communities / small town life
- Rating
- 3.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
The perfect novel for anyone who has ever dreamt of a fresh start…
Alex has unexpectedly inherited a crumbling sheep farm in wildest, wettest Wales.
This was not her life plan. Not at all.
Armed with only An Idiot’s Guide to Farming, and watched by a wary Welsh terrier, Alex sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious inheritance.
But as secrets surface, will she pack her bags – or has she landed exactly where she’s meant to be?
A joyful celebration of new beginnings, community – and a very stubborn dog.
READERS LOVE PASTURES NEW:
‘A funny, heartwarming, emotive journey’ ★★★★★
‘This open and down-to-earth story really captured my heart’ ★★★★★
‘A fabulous feel-good read’ ★★★★★
‘The wonderful setting, the very special characters and the vibrant and tight-knit community made this book a very special read indeed’ ★★★★★
‘Fantastic’ ★★★★★
‘Couldn’t put it down’ ★★★★★
Critics Review
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‘A moving story of a young woman finding herself with the help of a Welsh farm’ Katie Fforde
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‘Warm, witty, wise, wonderful' Gyles Brandreth
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'It romps along and is stuffed with appealing characters, both human and animal' Daily Mail
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'Perfect if you are in the mood for something brimming with warmth and thought' Adele Parks, Platinum
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Praise for Clare Balding's books:
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'A heart-warming story' Jacqueline Wilson
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'Funny and touching' Telegraph
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'Moving, funny and larger than life' Michael Morpurgo
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'Magical, enchanting, riotously eccentric' Daily Mail
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'Simply fabulous' Jilly Cooper
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'Funny and unexpectedly wise' Mail on Sunday
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'The reading equivalent of snuggling by the fire with a labrador' The Guardian
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'So good you just don't want Clare to grow up' Jennifer Saunders
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‘Forthright, thoughtful, funny … reads like a Jilly Cooper novel’ Sunday Times
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‘Funny and moving, James Herriot meets David Sedaris’ The Times
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'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want a horse' Caitlin Moran
User Reviews
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Details
- Author
- Clare Balding
- Narrator
- Clare Balding
- Duration
- 9 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008607043
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Humorous fiction, Small town communities / small town life
- Rating
- 3.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 4.0(1 review)
Synopsis
‘Funny, sensitive, and insightful – the perfect book to turn to at the end of a long day’ Bonnie Garmus The perfect novel for anyone who has ever dreamt of a fresh start… Alex has unexpectedly inherited a crumbling sheep farm in wildest, wettest Wales. This was not her life plan. Not at all. Armed with only An Idiot’s Guide to Farming, and watched by a wary Welsh terrier, Alex sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious inheritance. But as secrets surface, will she pack her bags – or has she landed exactly where she’s meant to be? A joyful celebration of new beginnings, community – and a very stubborn dog. READERS LOVE PASTURES NEW: ‘A funny, heartwarming, emotive journey’ ★★★★★ ‘This open and down-to-earth story really captured my heart’ ★★★★★ ‘A fabulous feel-good read’ ★★★★★ ‘The wonderful setting, the very special characters and the vibrant and tight-knit community made this book a very special read indeed’ ★★★★★ ‘Fantastic’ ★★★★★ ‘Couldn’t put it down’ ★★★★★
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