{"product_id":"vintage-springtime-club-pb-w9","title":"Beatrice Meier: VINTAGE SPRINGTIME CLUB W9 [2017] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of A MAN CALLED OVE, THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL and THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewly retired Philip returns home to Cologne and is thrown into emotional turmoil upon bumping into his long-lost sweetheart. In the midst of a domestic crisis, Ricarda confides in Philip that she is looking for somewhere to live. And there and then, Philip suggests that she move in with him - he is setting up a flatshare. Will she join him with his mischievous dachshund named Ralf?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo his surprise, Ricarda agrees, leaving Philip to scramble together a crew of retires in time for spring, for the most unlikely of social experiments. There's grumpy cigarette-smoking grandfather Harry; quiet and discreet Eckart, curiously carting around his late wife's headstone; Uschi, brimming with life, harbouring a passion for leotards and aerobics, along with sausages and outrageous knitting patterns; and then, ever-practical and warm-hearted Ricarda, towards whom Phillip is developing real feelings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their differences, the flatmates thrive and embark on a series of new adventures. But when Uschi falls unwell, familiar cracks begin to show and this uniquely spirited club of friends must work together in order to survive - and truly blossom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead what people are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Vintage Springtime Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Such a \u003cb\u003ewonderful\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003euplifting \u003c\/b\u003estory.  When I finished I felt a warm frisson of emotion enveloping me.  It's difficult to believe this is Beatrice's first novel' (Kraftireader) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This \u003cb\u003egentle\u003c\/b\u003e book is \u003cb\u003efull of warmth\u003c\/b\u003e and is \u003cb\u003ean easy enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e read' (Portobello Book Blog)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A\u003cb\u003e charming \u003c\/b\u003edebut novel' (Alba Forcadell)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ewonderful\u003c\/b\u003e tale of life, friendship and love that\u003cb\u003e kept me hooked \u003c\/b\u003euntil the very end' (Reading Room With a View)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meier, Beatrice","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44270433861922,"sku":"9780349141763","price":11.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/meier-beatrice-beatrice-meier-vintage-springtime-club-w9-2017-paperback-9780349141763-58800832348499.jpg?v=1727691241","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/vintage-springtime-club-pb-w9","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}