Second Time Lucky [Paperback]

Sophie King (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Once Bridgewater House was the stately home of Lord Pearmain. Now, however, the house has been divided into separate residences for financial purposes. The Lord is forced to live in one of the humble apartments alongside his newly acquired housemates, among them a newly-divorced mother-of-three, a legendary screen goddess of the 1940s, and an American PhD student. Over an eventful year their children, a burglar, a friendly dog, a very capable cleaner, and at least one ghost will transform all of the residents’ lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An absorbing, feel-good novel - I really enjoyed it.' -- Penny Vincenzi 'There is a lot for women to relate to here' -- Katie Fforde on THE SCHOOL RUN 'A lovely debut - warm and engaging' -- Catherine Alliott on THE SCHOOL RUN '... irresistibly funny debut novel...This is a brilliantly observed book about how life's routines can be interrupted at any moment by tragedy, a hilarious incident or a new love coming into your life with a wallop' -- V Magazine on THE SCHOOL RUN 'Funny and moving ... captures the love, pain humour and guilt of being a parent.' -- Bella, on MUMS@HOME 'Entertaining' -- Closer, on MUMS@HOME 20060701 'Well-told, with a journalist's eye for detail.' -- Choice 20060701 'Over one eventful summer, four people make friends, share each other's pain and fall in love in this light-hearted read.' -- Heat magazine 20060701 'A feel-good, entertaining read' -- Essentials 20060701 'A moving and funny novel' -- Your Cat magazine 20060701 'This is Sophie King at her finest.' -- Society of Women Writers and Journalists' Magazine 20060701 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Sophie King is a pseudonym for journalist Jane Bidder, who writes for Woman magazine. Her previous works of fiction include The School Run.

Product Details

• Paperback: 412 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340922680
• ISBN-13: 978-0340922682
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,367,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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