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1529355680 
Book Life before us; Roisin Meaney
Year: 2022
Language: English
Type: Book
Class Number: F
Category: Fiction
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland, 2022
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9781529355680
Notes:
Meet George and Alice. Three facts about George. His daughter Suzi is the best thing in his life. His job teaching in the local primary school comes a close second. He's never tried online dating but there's a first time for everything. Three facts about Alice. Her boyfriend of six months has a wife she knew nothing about. She never thought that at the age of 32 she would be returning to her childhood home town - jobless and homeless. While her heart might have been trampled on, somewhere deep inside she's still holding out for love. One fact about love. It's everywhere - or nowhere - depending on where you look.
Extent: 352 pages, 24 cm, pbk
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