Pastures New
Pastures New by Clare Balding, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on September 11, 2025, is a 400-page work that explores the unexpected twists of life. The story follows Alex, who has skillfully avoided responsibility for nearly 40 years until she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything. Inheriting a dilapidated sheep farm in Wales, Alex finds herself navigating a new reality filled with challenges, including a stubborn Welsh terrier and the scrutiny of village gossip.
Readers will discover Alex’s journey as she grapples with her inheritance and the secrets that emerge from her past. As she delves into the complexities of rural life, the narrative touches on themes of community and personal growth. With elements of humor and sensitivity, Pastures New presents a vivid portrayal of new beginnings and the surprises that come with embracing change. This edition features a unique signed board design and sheep-themed endpapers, making it a distinctive addition for fans of fiction centered on women, small towns, and nature.
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‘Funny, sensitive, and insightful – the perfect book to turn to at the end of a long day’ Bonnie Garmus
Alex has perfected the art of dodging responsibility during her almost 40 years – until an unexpected letter turns her life upside down.
She’s inherited a crumbling sheep farm in wildest, wettest Wales. This was not her life plan. Not at all.
Now, her closest companion is a stubborn Welsh terrier, she’s speed-reading The Idiot’s Guide to Farming, and her arrival has set the village gossip mill spinning. With the farm near collapse, Alex sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious inheritance.
But as secrets surface, Alex finds her heart pulling her in a direction she never saw coming.
Will she pack her bags – or has she landed exactly where she’s meant to be?
Brimming with the warmth and wit that has made Clare Balding one of our best-loved TV personalities, Pastures New is a joyful celebration of new beginnings, community, and the delightful surprises of rural life.
Acclaim for Clare Balding’s books:
‘The reading equivalent of snuggling by the fire with a labrador’ The Guardian
‘Funny and moving, James Herriot meets David Sedaris’ The Times
‘Forthright, thoughtful, funny … reads like a Jilly Cooper novel’ Sunday Times
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