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title: "The Back Up Plan: Giving up? Or moving on?"
brand: "elsie mcarthur"
price: "A$20"
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reviews_count: 7
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# The Back Up Plan: Giving up? Or moving on?

**Brand:** elsie mcarthur
**Price:** A$20
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** The Back Up Plan: Giving up? Or moving on? by elsie mcarthur
- **How much does it cost?** A$20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Customer Reviews

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    A lovely virtual visit to Scotland
  

*by K***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2020*

Firstly, I need to mention the stunning cover which fits the story perfectly (although I may be biased because my daughter is a redhead too). As someone who lives in landlocked Wiltshire in the middle of the global pandemic, a glimpse of the sea was much appreciated.Marsaili (rhymes with parsley) grew up in rural Scotland with a loving family but is living and working in Glasgow looking for a dream acting role. This book follows how her life starts to change after meeting her baby niece for the first time. There are some great comic moments, some romantic opportunities and plenty of drama, not just on the stage of the theatre.I enjoyed the writing style of the story, full of detail to transport the reader to the theatre, a train, a wedding or a restaurant. The characters quickly became real and the story flowed over the pages. I was able to read the book over a quiet day at the weekend.I love how Marsaili enjoys helping at her friend Isla's Primary School - nice to see a positive story about helping/working in a school.If you enjoy reading books about family, friendship and romance, and would like a virtual visit to Scotland, then please read a copy of the Back Up Plan. I'm looking forward to reading Elsie's next book, which is released later this year.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A good read
  

*by E***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2020*

This was a sweet, lighthearted novel. It was easy to empathize with Marsaili, the main character, and the struggles she faces trying to become an actress. I liked the insight into the acting world and what happens behind the curtains. I also loved the descriptions of Scottish landscape (I think I want to visit Scotland now), and the humor (who knew there was a lake called Loch Lochy?). Of course I loved Will, because he was a real man with weaknesses and wasn't ashamed to cry and reinvent himself.All in all, a pleasant read to evade from the real world and close the book with a smile.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Devoured it in 2 days- warm, witty, funny, fierce.. Fantastic!
  

*by C***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2020*

I was thrilled to find a new author (and a SCOTTISH one at that!) as my thirst for rom com style chick lit is never ending. I was even more chuffed to discover that Elsie McArthur delivers the same warm wit and humour as my favourites: Katie Fforde,  Lindsey Kelk and Jenny Colgan.I love reading about gorgeous scenic places, and I bloody love a good love story (who doesn't?) but I also need decent characters, with depth and guts, who are funny and relatable and live (flaws and all) firmly in the recognisable real world. I want to escape in a book, be so engrossed that I don't realise what time has passed. I want to giggle and snort out loud with laughter. Elsie McArthur definitely delivered!As a Glasgow girl myself, I loved the glimpses of my home city woven within the story. Aside from my mental stumble over the lead characters name (as others have said, as soon as it was described in the book itself, that's the wee rhyme I said to myself each time I read her name!) I loved the characters in this book. The relationship with her family, friends and workmates rang so true to me, and reminded me of folk I know. The back and forth between Marsaili and her work mate in particular was like listening to my own friends!This book delivered exactly what I was after - it was as funny and fierce as they come. I devoured it in 2 sittings, brilliant escapism from covid 19 lockdown. As soon as I finished it, I recommend it to numerous friends and my many  aunties, which just goes to show how much I enjoyed it.I can't wait for more from Elsie McArthur. Here's hoping lockdown has meant her next offering is on its way soon

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*