That Part Was True

That Part Was True

by Deborah Mc Kinlay (Author)

Synopsis

Reminiscent of ONE DAY meets 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, THAT PART WAS TRUE is a bittersweet story about falling in love and risking it all. When Eve Petworth writes to Jackson Cooper to praise a scene in one of his books, they discover a mutual love of cookery and food. As their letters criss-cross the ocean that lies between them, friendship and then romance blossom despite Jackson's colourful love life and Eve's tense relationship with her soon-to-be-married daughter. Little by little, Eve and Jack begin to believe that they may have a chance to change their lives and possibly get a second chance at happiness. They just need to actually meet...A gorgeous, escapist read about food, friendship and falling in love from afar...

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Edition: 0
Publisher: Orion
Published: 13 Mar 2014

ISBN 10: 1409146669
ISBN 13: 9781409146667
Book Overview: Can you fall in love with someone you've never met?

Media Reviews
A delicate romance, beautifully achieved. -- Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL I was completely charmed by this gentle, thoroughly engaging debut. -- Fanny Blake WOMAN & HOME A sweet and tender romance, that is also extremely funny SUNDAY MIRROR Despite living miles apart and having very different lifestyles, Eve and Jackson establish a friendship through their love of food, sharing recipes and snippets of their daily lives. The unexpected ending makes this a delicious read. PRESS ASSOCIATION (syndicated review) [An] enchanting blanket STYLIST Wry detachment and affection NEW YORK TIMES
Author Bio
Deborah McKinlay has published half a dozen non-fiction titles in the UK. Her first novel, THE VIEW FROM HERE, was published in 2011 and her books have been translated into numerous languages. Her work has appeared in British VOGUE, COSMOPOLITAN, and ESQUIRE. She lives in South West England.