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That Part Was True
- Author
- Deborah McKinlay
- Narrator
- Katherine Kellgren, L. J. Ganser
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 13 March 2014
- Run Time
- 5 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
When Eve Petworth writes to Jackson Cooper to praise a scene in one of his books, they discover a mutual love of cookery and food. As their letters criss-cross the ocean that lies between them, friendship and then romance blossoms despite Jackson's colourful love life and Eve's tense relationship with her soon-to-be-married daughter. Little by little, Eve and Jack begin to believe that they may have a chance to change their lives and possibly get a second chance at happiness. They just need to actually meet...
Read by L.J. Ganser and Katherine Kellgren
A gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar...
(p) 2014 Hachette Audio
Critics Review
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A delicate romance, beautifully achieved.
DAILY MAIL
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I was completely charmed by this gentle, thoroughly engaging debut
WOMAN & HOME
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A sweet and tender romance, that is also extremely funny
SUNDAY MIRROR
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Despite living miles apart and having very different lifestyles, Eve and Jackson establish a friendship through their love of food, sharing recipes and snippets of their daily lives. The unexpected ending makes this a delicious read
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Wry detachment and affection
NEW YORK TIMES
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Details
- Author
- Deborah McKinlay
- Narrator
- Katherine Kellgren, L. J. Ganser
- Duration
- 5 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 March 2014
- ISBN
- 9781409151067
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Modern and Contemporary romance, Epistolary fiction / fictional diaries
Synopsis
Reminiscent of ONE DAY meets 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, THAT PART WAS TRUE is a bittersweet story about falling in love and risking it all.When Eve Petworth writes to Jackson Cooper to praise a scene in one of his books, they discover a mutual love of cookery and food. As their letters criss-cross the ocean that lies between them, friendship and then romance blossoms despite Jackson's colourful love life and Eve's tense relationship with her soon-to-be-married daughter. Little by little, Eve and Jack begin to believe that they may have a chance to change their lives and possibly get a second chance at happiness. They just need to actually meet...Read by L.J. Ganser and Katherine KellgrenA gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar...(p) 2014 Hachette Audio
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