Chapters (48)
- Cover
- Praise
- About the Author
- Also by Tricia Stringer
- Title Page
- Dedication
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Eleven
- Twelve
- Thirteen
- Fourteen
- Fifteen
- Sixteen
- Seventeen
- Eighteen
- Nineteen
- Twenty
- Twenty-One
- Twenty-Two
- Twenty-Three
- Twenty-Four
- Twenty-Five
- Twenty-Six
- Twenty-Seven
- Twenty-Eight
- Twenty-Nine
- Thirty
- Thirty-One
- Thirty-Two
- Thirty-Three
- Thirty-Four
- Thirty-Five
- Thirty-Six
- Thirty-Seven
- Thirty-Eight
- Author’s Note
- Acknowledgements
- Excerpt
- One
Also a nod to my sister for Giraffe Soup, which gets a mention in this book. It’s really just pumpkin soup with a few extra vegetables but years ago Viv was making a batch for her grandies and when one turned up his nose she told him it was Elephant Soup, which he ate quite happily. It became a family joke and evolved to Giraffe Soup at our place because we thought the flecks of colour from the other veg against the orange of the pumpkin was more giraffe-like. It’s these special memories that enrich the tapestry of family life.
The team at Harlequin Books/HarperCollins Australia who support me and each new story are amazing and I am so grateful to the many who had a hand in bringing this story to publication. In particular to my publisher, Jo Mackay, and my editor, Annabel Blay – thank you for always stretching the boundaries of what I can achieve. Thanks also to proofreader Annabel Adair and to the fabulous design team headed up by Mark Campbell – I’m always in awe of your work. And to Darren Kelly, Adam van Rooijen, Natika Palka, Sarana Behan, Johanna Baker and the rest of the gang – thank you for all you do to get my books out into the world.
Writers know writers and I’m forever grateful to the many writing buddies I’ve met from all parts of Australia who understand the intricacies and the fallibilities of a writer’s life. It’s so good to be able to share experiences and ideas. Whether it’s a brief catch up at a conference, a hello via social media, a phone call, an email or time talking over a meal, it means a lot – thank you.
Once again my love and thanks to my family and dear friends for their unyielding support. My husband Daryl holds the fort at home, helps with research and reads early versions, and my children, their partners and my grandchildren are always in my corner doing so much. I love you all to bits. This book is dedicated to my talented daughter-in-law Alex, for the many ways she supports me and, in particular, her event organisation and social media help are much appreciated. I am so very lucky.
Readers, booksellers, librarians and everyone else in book land, thank you for championing my books, for loving them and coming back for more. Rest assured another is on the way.
Excerpt
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Paddington, Sydney, 2018