{"product_id":"9780143771456","title":"Gabriel's Bay","description":"Author: Robertson, Catherine\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143771456\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 432 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWarm, witty and wicked, this is the perfect escapist read!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heart-warming, thoroughly entertaining novel about a whole community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKerry Macfarlane has run away from his wedding-that-wasn't. He lands in coastal Gabriel's Bay, billed as 'a well-appointed small town' on its website (last updated two decades ago). Here Kerry hopes to prove he's not a complete failure. Or, at least, to give his most convincing impression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Gabriel's Bay has its own problems - low employment, no tourists, and a daunting hill road between it and civilisation. And Kerry must also run the gauntlet of its inhabitants: Sidney, single mother deserted by a feckless ex; Mac, the straight-shooting doctor's receptionist; a team of unruly nine-year-olds; a giant restaurateur; and the local progressive association, who'll debate apostrophe placement until the crack of doom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan Kerry win their respect, and perhaps even love? Will his brilliant plan to transform the town's fortunes earn him a lasting welcome in Gabriel's Bay?","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303220654238,"sku":"UBD-9780143771456","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143771456.jpg?v=1789890115","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143771456","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}