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The Museum of Things Left Behind
By (Author) Seni Glaister
HarperCollins Publishers
Fourth Estate Ltd
20th June 2016
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.92
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
290g
Escape into the warmth and charm of this big-hearted modern fable and discover a European country youve never heard of.
Nestling in the picturesque mountains between Italy and Austria is the beautiful but isolated country of Vallerosa, a land of stopped clocks, full employment, pungent tea, patriotism, rival cafs and a slower way of life. The world has finally started to take notice of this hidden gem, and when a letter arrives, announcing the imminent arrival of a Very Important Person, the Vallerosans hurry to make preparations for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show off their country. But the visitor is not quite what they had in mind . . .
Charming, captivating and absorbing. I love this book! Catherine Alliott
Transports the reader to an enchanting world of wisdom, humour and warmth. I am already longing for Seni Glaisters next novel Cathy Kelly
A dream of a book Polly Vernon, GRAZIA
Funny, wise and charming DAILY MAIL
Fans of Marina Lewycka will enjoy this debut As sweet as ice-cream METRO
A witty, feel-good read GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'Sunny, charming, and as playful as Stella Gibbons or EF Benson, The Museum of Things Left Behind took me on holiday to the tiny imaginary country of Vallerosa, and returned me with the wonderful feeling of having spent time with an uplifting friend' Laline Paull, author of THE BEES
Seni Glaister has worked in bookselling since 1988. The mother of four children, she uses her spare time (when she is not working or reading) to raise pigs, confide in her cattle, climb mountains, make wine and write. She has recently led a management buy out of The Book People, one of the UK's favourite booksellers and she is currently planning a long cold walk to the South Pole.