That Part Was True

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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 Kellgren
A gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar...

(p) 2014 Hachette Audio

Critics Review

A delicate romance, beautifully achieved.
DAILY MAIL
I was completely charmed by this gentle, thoroughly engaging debut
WOMAN & HOME
A sweet and tender romance, that is also extremely funny
SUNDAY MIRROR
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
PRESS ASSOCIATION
Wry detachment and affection
NEW YORK TIMES

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