Product: When It All Went to Custard
Odds of saving marriage - slim. Farming expertise - patchy. Chances that it&apos;ll all be okay in the end - actually pretty good ...
   
 For those who love Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Alexander McCall Smith and novels with heart, soul and a dose of commonsense.I wasn&apos;t enjoying the afternoon of 23 February even before I learnt that my husband was having an affair ...The news of her husband&apos;s infidelity comes as a nasty shock to Jenny Reynolds, part-time building control officer and full-time mother - even though, to her surprise and embarrassment, her first reaction is relief, not anguish. What really hurts is her children&apos;s unhappiness at the break-up, and the growing realisation that, alone, she may lose the family farm.This is the story of the year after Jenny&apos;s old life falls apart; of family and farming, pet lambs and geriatric dogs, choko-bearing tenants and Springsteen-esque neighbours. And of just perhaps a second chance at happiness.PRAISE&apos;An emotional rollercoaster ride, with a fair serve of humour and wit&apos; Herald Sun&apos;Funny, hopeful and big-hearted, When It All Went to Custard is a story about family, farming, second chances, and finding your feet. Fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern are guaranteed to love it&apos; Better Reading&apos;The special treat in store is the witty dialogue, and especially the way Hawkins captures the offbeat things kids say and do, and the insight into small-community, country life&apos; Stuff NZPRAISE FOR DANIELLE HAWKINS &apos;Author Danielle Hawkins ... has a talent for witty and convincing dialogue and this, in particular, gives The Pretty Delicious Cafe verve and humour. She&apos;s also a skilled sculptor of characters&apos; Otago Daily Times&apos;Danielle Hawkins&apos; quirky humour and easy style make [The Pretty Delicious Cafe] a great summer read&apos; Dominion Post&apos;Utterly delectable with a twist of spice and a touch of zest!&apos; Nicola Moriarty

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