{"title":"Julietta Henderson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Julietta Henderson, a captivating voice in contemporary fiction who has quickly endeared herself to readers with her heartfelt storytelling. Henderson's novels are a delightful blend of humour and poignancy, offering profound insights into the human experience through her relatable and endearing characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eSincerely, Me\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a stunning exploration of personal growth and the intricate relationships we form along the journey of life. 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But her heart is broken when she discovers her grieving son's revised plan: 'Find Dad' and 'Get to the Edinburgh Fringe'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf meeting his dad and performing at the Festival are the two things that will help Norman through this devastating time, then Sadie is going to make them happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo mother and son set off from Cornwall, with their friend Leonard in his vintage Austin Maxi, on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh — to honour Jax and to track down a few maybe-fathers on the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Funny Thing about Norman Foreman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Sensational debut by Australian writer Julietta Henderson... 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