At Home with the Templetons: A NovelWhen the Templeton family takes up residence in an imposing and long-empty manor in the countryside of Victoria, Australia, the locals begin to buzz with gossip. The seven Templetons moved from England and seem unusual, peculiar even—especially when they begin to lead tours through the stately home while dressed in period costume. No one is more intrigued by the family than their neighbors, single mother Nina Donovan and her son, Tom. Though they try to keep their distance from the often shocking Templeton dramas, Nina and Tom find their lives unexpectedly entwined with this enigmatic family, much to the delight of Gracie, the youngest Templeton daughter. Then one day, a tragedy tears them all apart. In the grand estate, the stage is set for years of betrayal and heartbreak, love and affection, to be revealed—and, perhaps, resolved—as the Templetons try to make amends. At Home with the Templetons is Monica McInerney’s best book yet—a captivating and moving story that spans two decades, illuminating the perils and pleasures of love, friendship, and family. BONUS: This edition contains excerpts from Monica McInerney's Lola's Secret, The Faraday Girls, Family Baggage, The Alphabet Sisters, Greetings from Somewhere Else, and Upside Down Inside Out. |
Contents
Chapter Twenty | |
Chapter Twentyone | |
Chapter Twentytwo | |
Chapter Twentythree | |
Chapter Twentyfour | |
Chapter Twentyfive | |
Chapter Twentysix | |
Chapter Twentyseven | |
Chapter Nine | |
Chapter | |
Chapter Twelve | |
Chapter Thirteen | |
Chapter Fourteen | |
Chapter Fifteen | |
Chapter Seventeen | |
Chapter Eighteen | |
Chapter Nineteen | |
Chapter Twentyeight | |
Chapter Twentynine | |
Chapter Thirty | |
Chapter Thirtyone | |
Chapter Thirtytwo | |
Chapter Thirtythree | |
One year later | |
Dedication | |
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