{"product_id":"the-messy-lives-of-book-people-9780778312000","title":"The Messy Lives of Book People","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra Patrick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss Phaedra Patrick's uplifting new novel, \u003cem\u003e The Little Italian Hotel!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRise and Shine, Benedict Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Library of Lost and Found\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secrets of Love Story Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick, Phaedra:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePhaedra Patrick \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of \u003cem\u003eRise and Shine, Benedict Stone \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewhich has been published in over twenty countries around the world. She studied art and marketing, and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. An award-winning short story writer, she now writes full-time. She lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her husband and son.","brand":"Park Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607049670930,"sku":"9780778312000","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70ee4ef1-be75-495d-9961-1d1fae42ffd1.jpg?v=1732303403","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-messy-lives-of-book-people-9780778312000","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}