Happy Families: The heart-warming and hilarious winner of Richard & Judy's Search for a Bestseller 2020

Set in rural Wales, Happy Families is a tender, funny, and heartwarming story of three generations of a Chinese immigrant family. Amy has just given up her career in the city to move back in with her grandfather and work in the Chinese takeaway where she spent her childhood. Her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her faith, TC Li, haven't spoken to each other in thirty years. Amy's parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man, but Ah Goong collapses in the street, and time is running out if Amy wants to play happy families before it's too late.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

Set in the picturesque countryside of rural Wales, Happy Families offers a delightful and poignant portrayal of the lives of three generations of a Chinese immigrant family. With its refreshing and original narrative, this captivating story is sure to resonate with fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Rosie Project, and Gavin & Stacey.

When was the last time you took a moment to truly observe the person serving you at your local Chinese takeaway? At thirty-four years old, Amy has made a significant decision by returning to her hometown and taking up a job at the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her formative years. However, the reason behind this move remains a closely guarded secret, one that she keeps hidden even from her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her faith, TC Li, who haven't spoken to each other in thirty years.

What makes the situation even more peculiar is the fact that Ah Goong and Joan, Amy's mother, have lived in the same small flat above the takeaway for the majority of those years, serving as the unfortunate go-between and buffer between them. Now, with Amy's parents having moved away, she finds herself responsible for caring for her elderly grandfather. However, everything changes when Ah Goong collapses in the street, leaving Amy with a limited window of time to mend the fractured relationship and create a harmonious family before it's too late.

Happy Families is a heartfelt and captivating tale that explores the complexities of family dynamics, cultural differences, and the power of forgiveness. It sheds light on the struggles and sacrifices that immigrants face as they navigate their way through a new country, and the importance of maintaining strong bonds within the family. Through its charming characters, witty dialogue, and heartwarming moments, this story will leave readers with a renewed appreciation for the beauty of human connections and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787396883