Hippies from the 70s, Mac and Lottie made a ton of money in the days of their progressive soft-rock band Charisma. But they've got little left apart from the rather grand but somewhat dilapidated house where they raised their family. Mac and Lottie now decide, on a whim, to sell up. To travel the world in style - as flash-packers, not back-packers - and blow the lot.
However, their two elder children, now adults and far more sensible than their parents, see the house as their inheritance. Son Ilex fears they will come home to face a pension-deficient old age. Daughter Clover has plans of her own that involve a bijou second home in France, and the youngest, Sorrel, is looking forward to her gap year and would prefer to have a home to return to...
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About the Author:
Judy Astley has been writing novels since 1990.
Review:
"A hugely entertaining novel" * Cambridge Style Magazine * "Another fluffy, fun read from Astley." * In The Know * "I loved it ... a lovely summer read" * New Books Magazine * "A fun romp ... funny and surprisingly thought provoking." * Sunday Express * "A topical, witty novel ... great fun." * East Riding News *
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- PublisherIsis Large Print
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0753176858
- ISBN 13 9780753176856
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages296
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