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 Blowing It - Judy Astley
 Blowing It - Judy Astley ... to. Ilex, her brother, is trying to upgrade his flat and marry his smart girlfriend Manda. He'd like some immediate equity. Clover, the elder sister, has plans that involve a bijou second home in France. And she wants it now. If only their parents would be sensible. If only they would sell their large, rather grand but somewhat dilapidated home and hand over their inheritance. But parents aren't always as sensible as their children. They are planning on blowing the lot.Newest Review: ... their hippie band in the sixties. The problem is that the house they so readily bought with all their money is falling to ... more ... bits and they don’t have enough income to save it from total dilapidation. They want to travel the world in style and have a break from all the troubles of their family. Will they be able to have their dreams or will the family and other issues prevent them from taking off into the sunset?
Ilex – The only son of the family has lots of problems with his long-term girlfriend. She wants more from the relationship but he craves after a bit of excitement and when she kicks him out he naturally moves back into the family ho...more |
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Blowing It - Judy Astley: Give It A Blow (938 words)
by - written on 29/05/07 (Very useful, 104 readings)
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***Background*** Having read a few of Judy Astley’s other books (reviews can be found on the site) and thoroughly enjoying her light style of writing, I was delighted to find one of her later offerings on the shelf at our local library. Her chick-lit humour is perfect for an easy read and as I’m exceptionally busy at the moment it seemed a perfect choice as I don’t have the energy for anything more deep and meaningful just now. ***The Story*** The book is about a mature couple whose children are almost all grown up. With their youngest about to take off on a gap year before university, they decide that it might be a good idea to sell ... Read the complete review
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