{"product_id":"9780349141756","title":"The Vintage Springtime Club: A charming novel for fans of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared","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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead what people are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Vintage Springtime Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A\u003cb\u003e charming \u003c\/b\u003edebut novel' (Alba Forcadell)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175348781296,"sku":"9780349141756","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780349141756_p0.jpg?v=1763689046","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780349141756","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}