{"product_id":"needle-in-a-haystack-9781761069345","title":"Needle in a Haystack","description":"\u003cb\u003eKarly Lane's page-turning, absolutely delightful 25th rural romance from this bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lottie Fairchild has two loves: history and, well, history. She's fascinated by the legends of love and curses handed down through her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Owner of a little antique shop in small country town Banalla, Lottie is on the committee that is about to launch a new festival celebrating local history, including gentleman bushranger Jack McNally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Altogether, Lottie feels happy. Mostly. But when festival guest speaker Professor Damian Loxley roars into town a week early, Lottie is caught off guard. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a professor of history and an author, Damian arrives keen to research Jack McNally and a historic cold case: the mysterious disappearance of a colonial lady - in essence the search for a needle in a haystack. Then he meets Lottie Fairchild . . . the perfect local guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Little do they realize what danger can come with treasures and truths. But least of all do they know that the hardest jewel to grasp is happiness itself . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for Karly Lane: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' - Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' - Ms. G's Bookshelf \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' - Better Reading \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' - Blue Wolf Reviews \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' - Beauty and Lace \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' - Mrs. B's Book Reviews \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' - Canberra Weekly \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761069345","brand":"Karly Lane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51924711375029,"sku":"9781761069345","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_67c203fc-43d9-4074-9f71-a606eaf60506.jpg?v=1761660551","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/needle-in-a-haystack-9781761069345","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}