A Country Affair (BARLEYBRIDGE) - Softcover

Shaw, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752844113 ISBN 13: 9780752844114

Publisher: Orion, 2001

Synopsis

Reissue of the first Barleybridge novel, set in a veterinary practice, by the author of the Turnham Malpas series.

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Review:

This first of a new series of books by the bestselling author of the Turnham Malpas novels is set in a Dorset village where 19-year-old Kate begins her working life as the new receptionist at a veterinary practice. In reality she'd much rather be a vet herself. She befriends all the staff, becomes engrossed in her work and gets to know all the regular clients and their pets. But always in the back of her mind is the thought that she should finish with her oppressive boyfriend Adam and return to college to train as a vet. And seeking advice from Scott, the good-looking Australian vet, is certainly not going to work in Adam's favour. Kate quickly takes control of her own life once she realises she'll only ever have the one chance. This is a very tender and warm-hearted novel, which establishes a collection of enchanting characters, sure to be as popular as the Turnham Malpas books.

Synopsis:

Kate arrives at Barleybridge Veterinary Practice on her first day as the new receptionist. The hills rise almost immediately from the edge of the car park, dotted all over the slopes are sheep grazing. Turning round she can see the town which has now crept up the foothills making the Practice the last bit of civilisation before the hills. The setting is idyllic. Kate quickly gets to know the other staff and becomes engrossed in the work and drawn into the lives of her colleagues and those of the animals and their owners. But as she gets more and more involved with the Practice, Kate realises she has a very difficult decision to make...

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0752844113
• ISBN 13: 9780752844114
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288