{"product_id":"sleepless-in-stringybark-bay-9781761067969","title":"Sleepless in Stringybark Bay","description":"\u003cb\u003eA page-turning, mysterious, funny and delightful story by the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSalvation Creek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Briny Café\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGone Fishing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen five couples pool their resources to live in a house located where a turquoise lagoon meets the sea, the quirky little offshore community of Cook's Basin is shocked. How will ten people - one in a wheelchair and one with a hauntingly familiar face - survive where the only way in or out is by boat? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a member of the household is found floating face down in the bay, the police insist the death was accidental but the bizarre circumstances have locals scratching their heads. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormer journalist turned café owner Kate Jackson is curious to discover why a group of retirees in their late seventies would choose such an isolated location. Then a throw-away line in an old magazine story leads to shocking revelations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWrapped in the colourful culture of a boat-access-only community, \u003ci\u003eSleepless in Stringybark Bay\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates having a go at any age, revels in the magic of the bush and explores the fragility of relationships, old and young. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I loved everything about Stringybark Bay, from the vibrant community of characters to the idyllic setting. I didn't want to leave! What a charming and irresistible novel.' - Joanna Nell, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital\u003c\/i\u003e\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 08\/29\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761067969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400","brand":"Susan Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730124931253,"sku":"9781761067969","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d484396a-c0b1-499d-be50-27ef89cfe933.jpg?v=1758004243","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/sleepless-in-stringybark-bay-9781761067969","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}