The Village Newcomers by Rebecca Shaw (English) Paperback Book

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Two newcomers arrive in Turnham Malpas, creating drama and upheaval. Another warm, witty and lively tale of village life from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.

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Ford and Mercedes Barclay have decided to spend their twilight years in the lovely village of Turnham Malpas - but will these two newcomers be made welcome? Ford, a former businessman who made his fortune in scrap metal, has ambitious plans for the village. But not everyone in Turnham Malpas welcomes the newcomers with open arms...Meanwhile, a letter arrives at the village rectory that causes consternation. The rector's twin children have never had contact with their birth mother. But now, finally, she wishes to build a relationship with them. After so many years of estrangement, what should they do...?

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Two newcomers arrive in Turnham Malpas, creating drama and upheaval. Another warm, witty and lively tale of village life from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.

Author Biography

Rebecca Shaw is a former school teacher and the bestselling author of many novels. She lives with her husband in a beautiful Dorset village where she finds plenty of inspiration for her stories about rural life. She has four children and eight grandchildren.

Review

A quirky escapist read * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *A humorous, engaging look at village life as seen from several different perspectives. * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *

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Two newcomers arrive in Turnham Malpas, creating drama and upheaval. Another warm, witty and lively tale of village life from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.

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Ford and Mercedes Barclay have decided to spend their twilight years in the lovely village of Turnham Malpas - but will these two newcomers be made welcome? Ford, a former businessman who made his fortune in scrap metal, has ambitious plans for the village. But not everyone in Turnham Malpas welcomes the newcomers with open arms...Meanwhile, a letter arrives at the village rectory that causes consternation. The rector's twin children have never had contact with their birth mother. But now, finally, she wishes to build a relationship with them. After so many years of estrangement, what should they do...?

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'A quirky escapist read'

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Two newcomers arrive in Turnham Malpas, creating drama and upheaval. Another warm, witty and lively tale of village life from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.

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Rebecca Shaw's previous novels have been SUNDAY TIMES bestsellers.

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Ford and Mercedes Barclay have decided to spend their twilight years in the lovely village of Turnham Malpas. Ford, a former businessman, has ambitious plans for the village - including hosting a grand ball. But noteveryone in Turnham Malpas welcomes the newcomers...

Details ISBN1409117618 Author Rebecca Shaw Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2010 ISBN-10 1409117618 ISBN-13 9781409117612 Format Paperback Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.914 Pages 256 Series Turnham Malpas Publication Date 2010-09-02 Language English UK Release Date 2010-09-02 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-10-31 NZ Release Date 2010-10-31 We've got this

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