{"product_id":"9781035914685","title":"Second Act at Appleton Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Forster, Kate\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781035914685\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Dec 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the curtains close, a new beginning waits in the wings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter losing her voice before the audition of a lifetime, West End hopeful Lily Baxter flees to the one place that's always felt like home- her grandmother Violet's cosy cottage in the heart of Appleton Green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet is overjoyed to have Lily back under her roof, even if it's not under the happiest of circumstances. As Lily muddles through lost dreams and what-ifs, Violet is quietly nursing her own worries and hoping this unexpected visit might help them both them heal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen charming local nurse Nick encourages Lily to join the village's amateur dramatics group, she reluctantly agrees and soon finds herself swept up in script readings, prop-painting parties, and something that feels a lot like falling in love.\u003cbr\u003eAs opening night draws near, Lily must decide where her heart truly lies- back in the bright lights of London, or centre stage in Appleton Green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosy romance\u003cbr\u003eSmall-town settings\u003cbr\u003eStories about starting over\u003cbr\u003eFamily love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eReaders LOVE Second Act at Appleton Green-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is a proper cute read that is \u003cb\u003eperfect for reading curled up on the sofa \u003c\/b\u003ewith a cup of tea.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003edelightful \u003c\/b\u003eread.' \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A rare book makes me cry. It is a story about finding the confidence to be yourself... \u003cb\u003eA beautful story\u003c\/b\u003e.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655897862302,"sku":"UBD-9781035914685","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781035914685.jpg?v=1774836647","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781035914685","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}