Pastures New

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‘Funny, sensitive, and insightful - the perfect book to turn to at the end of a long day' Bonnie GarmusThe perfect novel for anyone who has ever dreamt of a fresh start…

Alex has unexpectedly inherited a crumbling sheep farm in wildest, wettest Wales.This was not her life plan. Not at all.Armed with only An Idiot's Guide to Farming, and watched by a wary Welsh terrier, Alex sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious inheritance.But as secrets surface, will she pack her bags - or has she landed exactly where she's meant to be?A joyful celebration of new beginnings, community - and a very stubborn dog.READERS LOVE PASTURES NEW:‘A funny, heartwarming, emotive journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This open and down-to-earth story really captured my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fabulous feel-good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The wonderful setting, the very special characters and the vibrant and tight-knit community made this book a very special read indeed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Clare Balding grew up in the countryside surrounded by horses and dogs, and reading everything from Jilly Cooper to Henry James. Her autobiography, My Animals and Other Family, won the National Book Award for Autobiography of the Year and she has also written a series of children's books set around a girl and her horse. After an English Literature degree at Cambridge she became a journalist. Alongside her award-winning Olympics and Wimbledon broadcasting and coverage of major royal events, Clare hosts her much-loved Ramblings series on Radio 4, taking her across the British Isles exploring its landscape and its storytelling. A passionate campaigner for equality and women's sport, Clare was awarded a CBE in 2022.