{"product_id":"always-the-last-to-know","title":"Always the Last to Know","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of the TikTok sensation \u003cem\u003ePack up the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, Kristan Higgins presents a novel of heartbreaking truths and hilarious honesty that delves deeply into the intricate dynamics of what family really means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frosts are a seemingly typical American family. Barb and John, having been married for almost fifty years, find themselves in a routine that has grown testy and dull over the decades. Yet, they have found solace in their daughters—Barb's favourite, the perfect and brilliant Juliet, and John's cherished, free-spirited Sadie. Although vastly different, the sisters manage to maintain a semblance of harmony. For the family, it suffices, until an unexpected tragedy strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen John suffers a devastating stroke, the fragile foundation of their family begins to crumble. This sudden event forces Sadie to put her budding career as a teacher and struggling artist in New York on hold. She returns home to take care of her dear father, facing the turmoil of a lingering love she once shared, and broke off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Juliet, who seemingly has it all—a thriving career as a successful architect, a perfect marriage to a charming Brit, and two adorable daughters—must confront her growing internal turmoil. Despite outward appearances, she finds herself increasingly seeking solace in the closet, battling debilitating panic attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe catastrophe also brings to light the underlying tensions in Barb and John's marriage, compelling them to face the truth about their relationship after many years of avoidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways the Last to Know\u003c\/em\u003e by Kristan Higgins is a poignant and endearing exploration of the secrets, endurance, and ultimately, the love that binds a family together. With her signature blend of heartfelt emotion and witty dialogue, Higgins offers readers a story rich in character and profoundly relatable moments that speak to the experiences of us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693173399788,"sku":"9781804993040","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804993040.jpg?v=1725591205","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/always-the-last-to-know","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}