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Author: Danielle Hawkins

📘 When It All Went to Custard by Danielle Hawkins

When the news of her husband's infidelity comes, Jenny Reynolds—a part‑time building control officer and devoted mother—has an unexpected first reaction: relief rather than anguish. The real pain lies in seeing her children unhappy and the looming threat of losing the family farm. The novel follows Jenny through the year after her old life crumbles. She must manage the farm’s daily challenges, from pet lambs to geriatric dogs, while also dealing with choko‑bearing tenants and Springsteen‑esque neighbours. Amid the chaos, Jenny confronts her own feelings and the possibility of a new beginning. Set on a working family farm, the story explores themes of family, resilience, and the quest for personal happiness after betrayal.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction

Authors: Danielle Hawkins

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