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Titles in this set all the lonely peoplehalf a world away condition: brand newformat: paperbackisbn: 9781473687417 all the lonely people 9781473687370 half a world away publisher: hodder paperbacks overview discover two of mike gayle's most beloved, life-affirming novels in one beautifully packaged paperback set. All the lonely people follows an elderly widower determined to hide his loneliness, while half a world away traces two estranged siblings searching for connection across a divided london. Together they showcase gayle's trademark warmth, humour and emotional honesty, making this collection a heartfelt gift for fans of uplifting, character-driven contemporary fiction. About the books in all the lonely people, hubert bird spins a comforting fiction for his daughter in australia, describing a retirement full of friends and adventure. In truth, he has withdrawn almost entirely from the world, and when his daughter announces a visit, hubert scrambles to make his real life match the one he's invented. Along the way he rekindles an old friendship, finds unexpected romance and joins a bold community project but the secret of his isolation still threatens to surface. Half a world away introduces kerry hayes, a single mother in south london who cleans homes she could never afford, still haunted by memories of being taken into care as a child. Across the city, successful barrister noah martineau enjoys a comfortable life with his family, having been adopted young ...
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