The Bookshop on the Shore LP: A Novel by Jenny Colgan (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Bookshop on the Shore LP by Jenny Colgan A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life for herself and her four year old son Hari. She can barely afford the crammed studio apartment on a busy street where shouting football fans keep them awake all night. Haris dad, Jaz, a charismatic but perpetually broke DJ, is no help at all. But his sister Surinder comes to Zoes aid, hooking her up with a job as far away from the urban crush as possible: a bookshop on the banks of Loch Ness. And theres a second job to cover housing: Zoe will be an au pair for three children at a genuine castle in the Scottish Highlands. But while Scotland is everything Zoe dreamed of--clear skies, brisk fresh air, blessed quiet--everything else is a bit of a mess. The Urquart family castle is grand, but crumbling, the childrens single dad is a wreck, and the kids have been kicked out of school and left to their own devices. Zoe has her work cut out for her, and is determined to rise to the challenge, especially when she sees how happily Hari has taken to their new home.With the help of Nina, the friendly local bookseller, Zoe begins to put down roots in the community. Are books, fresh air, and kindness enough to heal this broken family--and her own...? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover A witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life for herself and her son Hari. She can barely afford the studio apartment, and if she doesnt find a way out soon, Zoe knows its just a matter of time before she has a complete meltdown. On a whim, she answers an ad for a nanny job in the Scottish Highlands. The job description asks for someone capable of caring for two "gifted children"; the reality is more like "feral wolverines." The childrens widowed father is a wreck, and the kids left to their own devices. Still, the picturesque location is everything London is not--and Zoe rises to the challenges of the job. With the help of Nina, the friendly local bookseller, Zoe begins to put down roots in the community. Are books, fresh air, and kindness enough to heal this broken family--and her own? Author Biography Jenny Colgan is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including The Christmas Bookshop, The Bookshop on the Corner, Little Beach Street Bakery, and Christmas at the Cupcake Café. Jenny, her husband, and three children live in a genuine castle in Scotland. Details ISBN0062912372 Author Jenny Colgan Short Title BOOKSHOP ON THE SHORE -LP Pages 624 Language English ISBN-10 0062912372 ISBN-13 9780062912374 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Edition Description Large type / large print edition DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publisher US HarperCollins Imprint US William Morrow Large Print Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-02-18 US Release Date 2020-02-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138845214;

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