{"title":"Jacquie Byron","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Jacquie Byron, an author celebrated for her engaging and richly woven narratives that explore the complexities of life with warmth and insight. Her work, including the popular novel \u003cem\u003eHappy Hour\u003c\/em\u003e, falls under the category of General Fiction and captivates readers with its blend of humour, heart, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJacquie Byron's storytelling is characterised by her ability to craft relatable characters and deliver poignant and entertaining stories. \u003cem\u003eHappy Hour\u003c\/em\u003e, for instance, is a delightful yet thought-provoking tale that invites readers into a tapestry of friendship, loss, and rediscovery, all delivered with Byron's signature wit and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jacquie Byron's collection to experience narratives that not only entertain but also offer reflections on life's intricate emotional landscapes, making them both memorable and meaningful for readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"happy-hour-by-jacquie-byron-9781761068218","title":"Happy Hour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is really good fun\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJane Harper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bristling, fearless, funny look at loss\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Women's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEffortlessly readable\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Age\/SMH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGin in one hand, paintbrush in the other, Franny Calderwood has turned her back on the world. Having lost her husband, Frank, she lives the life of a decadent recluse, accompanied by her two dogs, Whisky and Soda, and a stuffed piratical cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the Salernos move in next door—a charming trio: newly single mother Sallyanne, moody teenager Dee and eccentric eight-year-old Josh—and Franny finds herself drawn into the chaos of their lives in eccentric, hilarious and sometimes misguided ways. These friendships bring her to life, artistic Josh reminding her of the beauty of life, and passionate Dee reigniting the enjoyment of glamour and adventure that Franny used to share with Frank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a catastrophe forces Franny to confront the pain beneath her wisecracks and culinary exploits, she comes to realise that, while she may have lost Frank, she doesn't have to lose herself as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful story about one woman, two dogs and the family next door, \u003cem\u003eHappy Hour\u003c\/em\u003e is a riotous and heart-warming insight into true love, loss and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Hour\u003c\/em\u003e caught my attention and held it right from the get-go. - \u003cstrong\u003eMaya Linnell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545387815148,"sku":"9781761068218","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28069123482814.jpg?v=1749803090"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jacquie-byron.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}