{"product_id":"the-tall-stranger-9781915014474","title":"The Tall Stranger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpring came slowly to Underwoods. It was the most beautiful spring Barbie had ever seen, for after lingering in the shadows so long she was in love with life . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbie France has come home to Underwoods, the lovely Cotswolds house where she grew up, following a breakdown and a dreadful time in hospital. Barbie's kind Aunt Amalie, her indomitable companion Miss Penney, and the beauties of nature aid her rapid recovery, only dampened by a troubled romance with Amalie's stepson Edward, whom Barbie hasn't seen in years and whose character seems to have changed. When Barbie returns to her successful career as a decorator, new challenges and pleasures await, include a delightful trip to a castle in Scotland, which bears fruit both professional and private.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1957, \u003cem\u003eThe Tall Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e is a sparkling tale of a spirited, independent young woman finding her way in life, and the unforgettable characters and adventures she encounters along the way. This new edition features an autobiographical sketch by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Miss Stevenson has her own individual and charming way of seeing things.\" \u003cem\u003eWestern Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dean Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724832248082,"sku":"9781915014474","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ed5e0fcc-671b-426e-a895-ccc0d795ea0d.jpg?v=1734810849","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tall-stranger-9781915014474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}