{"product_id":"the-woman-next-door-by-liz-byrski-9781925481587","title":"The Woman Next Door","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Woman Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e by Liz Byrski is described as \"The doyenne of women's fiction\" by the \u003cem\u003eWest Australian\u003c\/em\u003e and is praised for being \"A reflective, warm and wise observation of the ingredients that create lasting friendships\" by the \u003cem\u003eWeekly Times\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, the residents of Emerald Street have become more than just neighbours; they have built lasting friendships over a drink and chat on their back verandahs. Now a new chapter begins with the children having left home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen and Dennis have moved from their high-maintenance family property to an apartment by the river with all the modern conveniences. For Joyce and Mac, the empty nest has Joyce craving a new challenge, while Mac fancies retirement on the south coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Polly embarks on a surprising long-distance relationship. But she worries about her friend next door. Stella's erratic behaviour is starting to resemble something much more serious than endearing eccentricity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark warmth and wisdom, Liz Byrski involves us in the lives and loves of Emerald Street, and reminds us what it is to be truly neighbourly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Praise for \u003cem\u003eThe Woman Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Liz Byrski has a guaranteed cheer squad for her novels which champion ...women taking charge of their life and growing old creatively.\" — \u003cem\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Compelling reading, combining great drama with strong and complex characters.\" — \u003cem\u003eWest Australian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Byrski ...is by turns turbulent and tender. Her characters are portrayed as ...warm, funny, flawed heroes and heroines grappling with the cards destiny has dealt them. ...Byrski here unflinchingly looks age and illness in the face. And what does she see there? Acceptance, yes; but also possibility, continuity and renewal. We all get old. Get over it. And grow with the flow.\" — \u003cem\u003eWest Australian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is her ninth novel, and like the others is carefully crafted and well-written. Byrski also tackles with great success ...the realities of illness and death.\" — \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"With \u003cem\u003eThe Woman Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e, Liz Byrski creates some wonderfully recognisable and sympathetic characters, drawn with depth and intelligence. Each of the many strands of their lives contain deeply moving stories that are seemingly about ordinary lives but touch on existential crises that we can all relate to.\" — \u003cem\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867443187948,"sku":"9781925481587","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15141203482873.jpg?v=1759706735","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-woman-next-door-by-liz-byrski-9781925481587","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}