Author:Cathy Woodman
The seventh book in Cathy Woodman's hugely popluar Talyton St George series
Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the idea of writing about a vet practice, she intended it to be a trilogy about two vets - Maz and Alex. Their names are in brackets to show which books feature their story. All the other books have new characters, although Maz and Alex always crop up now and again.
Talyton St George, the story so far:
Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex)
Must Be Love (Maz and Alex)
The Sweetest Thing
It's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex)
The Village Vet
Vets in Love
Country Loving
The Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home)
Follow Me Home
A joy to read
—— Daily ExpressA well-paced story that draws you in
—— Good HousekeepingRobert Goolrick has a warm and easy way with words … He’s crafted a wily novel about place as well as passion, and as you turn the last page, you’ll feel like you’re leaving a tiny piece of your heart in Brownsburg.
—— Daily MailDeliciously dark and dangerous
—— O, The Oprah MagazineWritten with a beautiful sense of compassion Goolrick provides an excellent portrayal of the town’s inherent separation, tradition and frustration … A novel of dreams versus reality, secrets and lies, this is a story of just how far someone can go when they are in love … A terrific read with elements of both The Great Gatsby and Romeo and Juliet. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking finale.
—— Daily ExpressYou just have to know what happens
—— Sunday TimesA beautiful backdrop … A devastating love story. This book is expert at pulling at the heartstrings, but in an unsentimental way … It’s difficult to come away with a copy of Heading Out To Wonderful that’s not full of underlined phrases and turned-down pages. There is a phenomenal skill in Goolrick’s writing, right from the start. A book worth savouring, re-reading and lending to everyone you know.
—— Psychologies magazineA seductive, slow-burning drama of epic place and operatic passion. Wonderful.
—— Saga magazineA beautiful novel with a tangible sense of place and time … It made me hold my breath wondering what would develop … [A] beguiling and devastating novel that provokes feelings of deep joy and sadness.
—— We Love This BookA writer with a big heart and a deft hand for drama.
—— Washington PostGoolrick’s tale of doomed love resonates like a folk ballad... the narrative builds slowly to its violent climax, packs an emotional punch, and then haunts [its] readers
—— Publishers WeeklyBeautifully written... Rich, evocative… passionate and tragic
—— Garth Stein , author of The Art of Racing in the RainA mesmerizing gothic tale of a good man gone wrong ... Finely crafted fiction from a captivating writer
—— Booklist, starred reviewElegantly written, funny, self-aware
—— Simon Lewis , Daily Mail IrelandBeautifully written and wonderfully evocative
—— Living NorthYou'll love this book… A haunting love story that brings hope humanity can survive just about anything – even death
—— Molly Dyson , PA LifeMr. Wallace proves with this first novel that you can open the fridge and make something new…
—— New York TimesA remarkable debut
—— Philadelphia ExaminerDelicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success
—— ScotsmanLike a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days
—— Irish ExaminerA thought-provoking debut novel . . . this beautifully delineated tale of love and loss, right and wrong, and what we will do for the happiness of those most dear to us, is moving without being maudlin
—— Boston Globeclever, funny and razor-sharp
—— Independent on Sundaythoughtful and ambitious
—— GuardianExcellent and astutely observed
—— Evening Standard