When It All Went to Custard
<p><strong>Odds of saving marriage - slim. Farming expertise - patchy. Chances that it'll all be okay in the end - actually pretty good ...<br /></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><br /> <p>For those who love <em>Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine</em>, Alexander McCall Smith and novels with heart, soul and a dose of commonsense.</p><p><em>I wasn't enjoying the afternoon of 23 February even before I learnt that my husband was having an affair ...</em></p><p>The news of her husband'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's unhappiness at the break-up, and the growing realisation that, alone, she may lose the family farm.</p><p>This is the story of the year after Jenny'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.</p><p>PRAISE</p><p><strong>'An emotional rollercoaster ride, with a fair serve of humour and wit' <em>Herald Sun</em></strong></p><p><strong>'Funny, hopeful and big-hearted, <em>When It All Went to Custard</em> 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' Better Reading</strong></p><p><strong>'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' Stuff NZ</strong></p><p>PRAISE FOR DANIELLE HAWKINS </p><p>'Author Danielle Hawkins ... has a talent for witty and convincing dialogue and this, in particular, gives The Pretty Delicious Cafe verve and humour. She's also a skilled sculptor of characters' <em>Otago Daily Times</em></p><p>'Danielle Hawkins' quirky humour and easy style make [The Pretty Delicious Cafe] a great summer read' <em>Dominion Post</em></p><p>'Utterly delectable with a twist of spice and a touch of zest!' Nicola Moriarty </p>