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Ein Mann im Heuhaufen

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Aller schlechten Dinge sind drei: Zuerst zu viel irischen Whiskey, dann mit dem falschen Mann ins Bett und schließlich auch noch halbnackt auf der Titelseite der Morgenzeitung ... Flora Parkers Leben ist definitiv aus den Fugen. Dagegen hilft nur noch die Flucht aus London, raus aufs Land zur lange verschmähten Verwandtschaft. Doch deren Idyll hat Macken: Die Farm steht vor der Pleite, die Ehe der Tante ist in der Krise, und ihre Töchter unglücklich. Flora schmiedet Rettungspläne, insbesondere da ein spleeniger Nachbar eine grandiose Wette verkündet: Wer von seinen beiden attraktiven Neffen bis Kirchweih unter der Haube ist, erbt Moreton Manor, ein wunderschönes Gut, mit allem Drum und Dran.

383 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

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Maeve Haran

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Maeve Haran is an Oxford Law graduate who worked in journalism and television before writing her first novel, Having It All, a worldwide bestseller translated into 26 languages and shortlisted for
the Romantic Novel of the Year. She wrote twelve more contemporary novels, one work of non-fiction, and two historical novels.

Her new book In the Summertime is due out on June 8.

She has grown-up three children and lives in North London.

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June 13, 2023
Nothing really exciting. Story is too similar to so many others and often felt over the top, forced and kinda stupid...Unfortunately the character and the writing style couldn't keep me interested enough to continue reading. Stopped somewhere in the middle and never picked the book up again, after a couple months of carrying it around with me I gave up.
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September 14, 2021
A great laugh with characters you learn to love along the way.
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February 21, 2010
Aller schlechten Dinge sind drei: Zuerst zu viel irischen Whiskey, dann mit dem falschen Mann ins Bett und schließlich auch noch halbnackt auf der Titelseite der Morgenzeitung ... Flora Parkers Leben ist definitiv aus den Fugen. Dagegen hilft nur noch die Flucht aus London, raus aufs Land zur lange verschmähten Verwandtschaft. Doch deren Idyll hat Macken: Die Farm steht vor der Pleite, die Ehe der Tante ist in der Krise, und ihre Töchter unglücklich. Flora schmiedet Rettungspläne, insbesondere da ein spleeniger Nachbar eine grandiose Wette verkündet: Wer von seinen beiden attraktiven Neffen bis Kirchweih unter der Haube ist, erbt Moreton Manor, ein wunderschönes Gut, mit allem Drum und Dran ...
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February 14, 2009
I will be looking for more books by this author. The novel is set in England and I assume that the author is British. I am loving British chick flick because I prefer British humour (spelling intended). The author spins the story so that you don't want to put the book down. It was just the escape I needed during a hectic work week.
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July 27, 2011
Flora disgraces herself in London and decides that it's time for a life change. She heads to her aunts in the country where she not only discovers herself but affects all those around her. Lightweight.
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July 27, 2011
really good story where a girl desperatley wants to belong somewhere and nearly marries the wrong man in doing so, happy ending after all though...
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July 27, 2011
fluff novel about a a young woman, Flora who is desperate for a change of lifestyle. So she heads to the country. And changes the lives of her aunt, uncle and neighbours. Romantic easy read.
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May 16, 2012
My perfect type of read. Country gal myself I could totally relate, really really enjoyed this book, highly recommended.
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August 18, 2019
Reread it for at least the 5th time. One of my all time favourite rereads when I want a book I'll know I'll enjoy reading.
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July 10, 2016
Nice light piece of chick lit even if some of what happens is rather improbable
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