{"product_id":"tumbledown-manor-1","title":"Tumbledown Manor","description":"From New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown comes a witty, uplifting novel about a woman who discovers that it's never too late to build the home--and the life--you've always longed for…\n\nThe windows rattle. The roof leaks. Every surface cries out to be stripped, painted, or polished. But for writer Lisa Trumperton, the dilapidated manor house that once belonged to her great-grandfather is far more than the sum of its battered parts. It's the chance for a new start on her own terms. The fact that it's in the Melbourne countryside of her Australian homeland, far from the deceitful ex-husband she just left behind in New York…well, that's a bonus.\n\nLisa sets to work refurbishing Trumperton Manor, assisted by her son, his friends, and a \"Gray Army\" of retired handymen. But it's not just her ancestral home that's being transformed. As she trades her chic Manhattan clothes for jeans and work boots, Lisa is changing and fortifying her relationships with her family and her sense of self. There are floods, fires, and catastrophes, but there are new allies too, including a one-eyed cat, a stubborn cockatoo, and a rugged landscaper with an irresistible grin. Piece by piece, the house is pushing Lisa beyond her old limits, daring her to embrace something bigger, braver, and more rewarding than she ever dreamed.\n\nPraise for Helen Brown and Her Books\n\n\"A buoyant tale, heartfelt and open.\" --Booklist on Cleo\n\n\"Brown writes eloquently about the bonds between women … a moving story of love and identity.\" --Kirkus Reviews on Cats \u0026amp; Daughters\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1496701488\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1496701488.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brown, Helen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. This item shows signs of water damage. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47682404417713,"sku":"RDV.1496701488.A","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1496701488-0.jpg?v=1783551579","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/tumbledown-manor-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}