Family Baggage: A Novel

ISBN: 0345490126

Author: McInerney, Monica

Condition: New

An endearing and humane story about a family and its sticky web of secrets and misunderstandings . . . one of those rare books you could recommend to anyone and know that theyll love it.-The Australian Womens WeeklyHarriet Turner knows all about journeys. Shes arranged hundreds of them for her familys travel agency. Now Harriet is joining her adopted sister, Lara, to lead a group through the Cornish countryside. But when Lara fails to appear at the airport as planned, Harriet finds herself in uncharted territory and suddenly alone with a busload of eccentric seniors. As the tour wends its way through the picturesque landscape, Harriet must uncover her sisters whereabouts and confront long-held family secrets involving Laras arrival twenty-five years ago . . . not to mention keeping track of more baggage-real and emotional-than she ever expected.With every book, Monica McInerney becomes more skilled at juggling plot complexities and giving depth to her characters. . . . Perfect [for] weekend reading.-Marie Claire (Australia)A book to treasure that is clever, amusing and heart-warmingly touching.-Womans Day (Australia)