Description
Perfect novella for a cold winter day by the much-loved Rosamunde Pilcher.
At her dying mother's bedside, Rebecca Bayliss is shattered to learn of a family she never knew existed. Determined to find them, Rebecca journeys to Boscarva, a beautiful mansion in Cornwall, to meet a family torn by passion and greed. From her grandfather Grenville Bayliss, who is hiding an explosive secret, to a handsome cousin, whose kisses are dangerously seductive . . . to sensual craftsman Joss Gardner, whose past hints of intrigue, Rebecca becomes entangled in a family mystery . . . and unravelling it holds the key to her future and her heart.
'Much-needed balm to soothe the troubled mind' Sunday Express
About the Author
Rosamunde Pilcher had a long and distinguished career as a novelist and short story writer, but it was her phenomenally successful novel, The Shell Seekers, that captured the hearts of all who read it, and won her international recognition as one of the best-loved storytellers of our time. It was voted one of UK's top 100 novels in the BBC's Big Read in 2003. Her bestselling novels, September, Coming Home and Winter Solstice were made into television films. She was awarded an O.B.E for services to literature in 2002 and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dundee University in 2010. Rosamunde Pilcher died on 6 February 2019.
Reviews
Her genius is to create characters you really care for * Daily Express *
Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling * The Times *
It is never too soon to discover Rosamunde Pilcher * Good Housekeeping *
Whether she is being poignant, wry or perceptive, Rosamunde Pilcher is always gentle * Woman's Realm *
A beautiful, haunting story. . . that will tug at your heartstrings * Prima *
Book Information
ISBN 9781444761733
Author Rosamunde Pilcher
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 137mm * 18mm