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'Impeccable, brilliant, humble and so heart-warming you want to savour every page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A rich, captivating family drama by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherLaura, newly married and ever conscious she may be living in the shadow of her husband Alec's first wife, decides to take a holiday with his family in Cornwall. Through the long hot summer days, she is slowly charmed by the beautiful old house and the people she learns to know and love. In time, her uneasy spirit is soothed by the sparkling, brilliant sea, and her restless heart is finally calmed.But is this new-found tranquillity too good to be true? With the arrival of an anonymous letter that accuses her of having an affair, Laura's world is thrown into turmoil . . . READERS LOVE VOICES IN SUMMER:'Once again this author manages to write warm, beautiful characters in gorgeous settings that, better than perhaps any other author, convey the idea of home' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A brilliantly orchestrated story. A highly recommended read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rosamunde Pilcher draws her readers into her beautiful settings and into the lives of her charming characters with her magical descriptive prose' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Images of Cornwall come to life, the ocean and the countryside. This author has the knack of drawing you into her world' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail'Rosamunde Pilcher gets so cleverly to the heart of the matter in her stories; she is truly the Queen of Emotion' Rosanna Ley, author of From Venice with Love'One of the best storytellers of our time' Woman's Way

The classic bestseller by the acclaimed author of The Shell Seekers and Winter Solstice, now available in a new edition.No two women could have been more different. No two women could have been closer…Flora and Rose are identical twins who do not know of each other's existence. Rose has been raised by her frivolous mother with the glossy international jet set. Flora has spend her childhoold in the beauty and quiet of her father's Cornish cottage. And then, by chance, they meet.The encounter seems heaven-sent to Rose, who longs to escape from a man she no longer desires. Flora can free her and, in taking her sister's place, her uneventful life is changed forever. She finds drama and danger – and glimpses a happiness beyond her wildest dreams.

'Took me to the sun-kissed beaches and wildness of Cornwall. A beautiful story of love lost, interwoven with family dramas and lasting friendships. I have lived the book with each page turned and was sorry to say goodbye to all of the characters at the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rosamunde Pilcher's phenomenal and heart-warming bestseller exploring the nuances of family dramaArtist's daughter Penelope Keeling can look back on a full and varied life: a Bohemian childhood in London and Cornwall, an unhappy wartime marriage, and the one man she truly loved. She has brought up three children - and learned to accept them as they are.Yet she is far too energetic and independent to settle sweetly into pensioned-off old-age. And when she discovers that her most treasured possession, her father's painting, The Shell Seekers, is now worth a small fortune, it is Penelope who must make the decisions that will determine whether her family can continue to survive as a family, or be split apart.READERS ADORE THE SHELL SEEKERS:'A beautifully crafted story of the intricacies of family lives stretched over time. The characters and settings are so well described it's as if the details were plucked from my imagination' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of my favourite novels. It is a book I turn to again and again, whenever I am dejected or in need of comfort, and in doing so, restore some of my equilibrium' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent book . . . Rosamunde Pilcher never fails' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read this book so many times and each time I read it I'm transported into the story as if it was the first time I had read it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The book grabs your attention on page one and keeps it until the last page. Not only is this an enjoyable read, it's also a compelling read. I really struggled to put this book down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heart strings' Prima'A huge warm saga . . . A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence' Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book Review'A long, beguiling saga, typically English . . . Splendid' Mail on Sunday

'Story writing at its best. Imminently readable over and over' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rosamunde Pilcher's beguiling novella full of mystery and intrigueAt her dying mother's bedside, Rebecca Bayliss is heartbroken to learn of a family she never knew existed. Determined to find them, she journeys to Boscarva, a beautiful mansion in Cornwall, to meet a family torn by passion and greed. Her grandfather, Grenville Bayliss, is hiding an explosive secret. Her handsome cousin is dangerously seductive. And sensual craftsman, Joss Gardner, has a past that hints at intrigue.Rebecca quickly becomes entangled in a family mystery . . . and unravelling it holds the key to her future, and to her heart.READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH THE DAY OF THE STORM:'No one writes quite like Rosamunde Pilcher' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this, couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As with all Rosamunde Pilcher's stories, richly characterised, places you can actually see, and emotions you can feel. Immensely satisfying' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Her genius is to create characters you really care for' Daily Express'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'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

'As with every Rosamunde Pilcher story - long or short - I began to read and couldn't stop' Lucinda RileyA spellbinding collection of fifteen stories from multi-million copy, internationally bestselling modern classic author Rosamunde Pilcher, with an introduction by Sunday Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley.In The Holiday, a wife surprises her husband of twenty-five years with a trip full of Mediterranean sunshine, red rocks and blue seas in an effort to rekindle the romance they had before becoming parents.Skelmerton takes the reader to the bright spring sunshine and sparkling waves of a Northumbrian village where old flames are reunited.In A Place Like Home, a lonely young woman goes to recuperate in the Scottish countryside after a brief illness. The fruit orchards and fresh sea air offer much needed respite - but not as much as the handsome, mysterious farmer . . .Each of the fifteen stories is a perfect slice of romance written with warmth and passion, featuring some wonderfully memorable, smart and feisty female characters that will transport the reader to another time and place.PRAISE FOR A PLACE LIKE HOME:'A wonderful treat. Each story resonates with the echoes of a voice that is at once familiar and beloved. Reading this collection of love stories does indeed feel just like returning to a place like home' Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Gift'This set of stories has a comforting, nostalgic feel with Rosamunde Pilcher's signature insight into domestic hopes and yearnings' Sarah Maine, bestselling author of Beyond the Wild River'Highly recommended reading that will lift you' Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan SecretPRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Her genius is to create characters you really care about' Daily Express'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'Britain's most under-rated novelist' Sunday Times

'This book is the literary equivalent of a warm, soft blanket, a log fire and a cup of strong, sweet tea on a snowy winter night. With the Scotland setting, it is utterly irresistible' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherElfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days are filled with companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida's tranquillity: Oscar's wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash, and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother's inheritance.Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland, which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magic and the winter solstice brings love and solace.READERS ADORE WINTER SOLSTICE:'The author's finely drawn characters are charming and her settings beguiling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A sweet love story in a gorgeous and evocative winter setting' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love her books because the characters jump off the page and straight into my heart. I love her books because she creates such a vivid sense of place that I can close my eyes and see it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A truly beautifully heart-warming story of love and loss . . .' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Enchanting . . . bound to delight her many thousands of fans' Daily Express'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' Prima

'Destined to provide many hours of pleasurable reading' Woman & HomeWhat will happen when the party's over?The autumn leaves are beginning to fall just as Alexa arrives back in Scotland for the first time in years, looking forward to seeing her family at her grandmother's birthday party. But then Pandora turns up. Pandora, the wild child who ran away many years ago. The one who might have had an affair with Alexa's father . . .As secrets come out and old wounds are laid bare, the family must come together in love and forgiveness - or risk being torn apart forever.READERS ADORE SEPTEMBER:'The writing is so lyrical. Pilcher made me remember being a kid again' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Pilcher's descriptions of Scotland are beautiful. You can feel the chill in the September air as Autumn begins to settle over the countryside' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a beautiful book - lyrical descriptions, evocative writing, wonderful characters. I hated for it to end!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love reading Rosamunde Pilcher books, the story lines are so absorbing and peppered with wonderful characters' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The characters are so compelling, the landscape so beguiling, the descriptive writing so beautifully done . . . I don't think I'll ever tire of it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'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

'As ever, Rosamunde Pilcher has kept me enthralled to the very last page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The endearing bestseller from the much-loved Rosamunde PilcherBorn in Colombo, Judith Dunbar spends her teenage years at boarding school, while her beloved mother and younger sister live abroad with her father. When her new friend Loveday Carey-Lewis invites Judith home for the weekend to Nancherrow, the Carey-Lewises' beautiful estate on the Cornish coast, it is love at first sight. With the family's generosity and kindness, Judith flourishes from a naïve girl into a confident young woman, basking in the warm affection of a surrogate family. But the gathering storm of war cannot be ignored. Judith herself has far to travel before at last . . . coming home.READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH COMING HOME:'In her typical writing style, the book has you engrossed in the characters' lives and it is both uplifting and tear-jerking in places. A great read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is beautifully written. The language is captivating and holds you on from page to page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Was engrossed in this book from page 1. Drawn into the lives of Judith, her family and of course the Carey-Lewises. Was sorry to finish this book but on the other hand couldn't stop reading it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'The novel has a gently sweet flavour, it continues to beguile because of Pilcher's warmth, sincerity and easy, undemanding prose' Sunday Times'Compelling pages packed with convincing characters, vivid settings and weepy bits' Daily Mail'Classy, lavish entertainment . . . literate pleasure' Publishers Weekly'Captivating . . . The best sort of book to come home to . . .' New York Daily News

Presents the story of Penelope Keeling and her family and the passion and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. It is a story of love, courage and determination, and a painting which threatens to tear the Keeling family apart.

For the first time ever in Trade Paperback, Rosamunde Pilcher's beloved sequel to her classic #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Shell Seekers-a captivating story of life and love

'I thoroughly enjoyed this story, immersing myself in the warmth and beauty of Spain, before returning to the vagaries of Scottish weather' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Sweet Mediterranean escapism by the much-loved Rosamunde PilcherAre you brave enough to wake the sleeping tiger?Selina Bruce has impulsively left behind her lawyer fiancé in London and flown to a tiny island off the Spanish coast. She is searching for the father she has never known, but what she finds is an unexpected truth about herself and the man she plans to marry. For exotic San Antonio offers Selina far more than the penetrating brilliance of the noonday sun. It offers the mysterious George Dyer, who holds the key not only to her past . . . but to her heart.READERS LOVE SLEEPING TIGER:'A simple but enthralling plot line. I only wish it could have gone on and on' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a delicious read which forces you to leave happy' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You just cannot go wrong with the quintessential storyteller Rosamunde Pilcher' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Undemanding, imaginative & evocative' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Her genius is to create characters you really care for' Daily Mail'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' Prima

'Rosamunde Pilcher always writes the most enjoyable stories and this has to be among her best. A truly satisfying read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A captivating, timeless novel by the much-loved Rosamunde PilcherEmma Litton cannot get on with her life until she finds out whether she has a place in her father's heart. From being at school in Europe since she was fourteen, and then working in Paris, she has always wondered what her famous artist father was doing in Japan, America or at their cottage in Cornwall. Even after she meets Robert Morrow, the handsome gallery owner, and rediscovers her stepbrother, Christo, Emma still feels compelled to probe into the truth of her past. But she learns, too late, that what she really needs is to discover the truth about herself, and that letting go is the first step towards holding onto love.READERS LOVE ANOTHER VIEW:'I love Rosamunde Pilcher. I love the twists and turns in the story, the way she builds her characters and they become known to you. All their quirks and foibles become what you expect of them. I love getting to know and understand them. So will you!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once again Rosamunde Pilcher, keeps you enthralled to the end of the story! What an understanding of characters she has, and back to Cornwall again!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Typical Rosamunde Pilcher. Beautifully and gently written. A joy to relax with' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved it from beginning to end. Heart-warming, colourful and makes me want to climb into the book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'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'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heart strings' Prima

'Rosamunde Pilcher is, without doubt, one of the greatest storytellers of all time, and this delightful story confirms it. Thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully written, a sheer delight' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A gripping story filled with intrigue and family dramaSitting on a California beach at summer's end, Jane Marsh finds herself reminiscing about her childhood at Elvie, an estate in a remote corner of Scotland. She remembers the heather-covered hills and the lonesome loch, but also her grandmother . . . and, of course, Sinclair. The man she secretly dreamed of marrying. An urgent visit from her grandmother's lawyer becomes the catalyst for Jane's return to Scotland. A passion she could never have imagined awaits her . . . along with the chilling realisation that she may be ready to wed the wrong man.READERS LOVE THE END OF SUMMER:'I was immediately captured by the rhythm and flow of Rosamunde Pilcher's writing, it is always a pleasure to read a book that has been crafted with such care to sentence structure and word choice' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This one caught me at the beginning and has held me to the end. Love Rosamunde Pilcher's books! I can't believe I haven't read this before' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just can't get enough!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Rosamunde Pilcher has captivated readers with her wonderful, descriptive and intriguing writing. I could hardly put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'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

'I love how Pilcher paints the setting, the scenery and the locals. This book has you questioning motherhood, widowhood, family, loyalty and more but at the same time whilst doing all this it's cosy, inviting and warm' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A feel-good story about second chances by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherVirginia Keile has a secret dream - to have a second chance at loving the tall, handsome Cornish farmer she met, and foolishly lost, the heady summer she was a debutante. Life has taught Virginia a great deal in twenty-seven years - about wedding a titled bachelor picked out by her mother, a lonely marriage that ended in her husband's accidental death, and nearly losing her children to her mother-in-law and bossy Nanny. Now she has come back to picturesque Cornwall to rent a battered seaside cottage for herself and for the children. And to discover if she can fill an empty house with love.READERS LOVE THE EMPTY HOUSE:'Yet another of Rosamunde Pitcher's superb books. Her stories are so thoughtful and, although you know that, yet again, all will be well in the end, it is the joy of taking the journey with her that makes it so difficult to put the book down until you have finished the last page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A true story teller, Rosamunde Pilcher has once again woven a story of conflict, with twists and turns and a happy ending' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'No one writes books like this anymore' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Her genius is to create characters you really care for' Daily Express'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'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

'Rosamunde Pilcher has the unique ability to transfer the reader into her lovely world. So vivid, simply mesmerising!!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐An emotive and timeless collection of short stories by the much-loved Rosamunde PilcherThrough thick mist and a cold east wind, Lavinia returns to Scotland. Up at the big house Mrs Farquhar is dying. Seeing Lachlan again, Lavinia remembers her childhood holidays there: swimming in the loch, the picnics, bottle-feeding the lambs down at the farm and the evenings when they danced reels. Most of all, she remembers Mrs Farquhar's grandson Rory.As the old lady lies serene and beautiful in the bed she has slept in since coming home to Lachlan as a bride, Lavinia meets Rory once again.Flowers in the Rain is one of sixteen stories, each giving another magical glimpse into Rosamunde Pilcher's world.READERS LOVE FLOWERS IN THE RAIN:'I loved this collection. It was absolutely delightful. It's a set of sweet, heart-warming little reads. It felt like being transported. I wished it wouldn't end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rosamunde Pilcher's language is so descriptive, the reader is immersed in the time and place, sharing the emotions of the characters she portrays' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful book, composed of short stories one after the next all equally so full of positive love it was hard to put down. If you want a book to lift your spirits, pick this one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'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

'Her ability to evoke landscape and to draw the reader in is second to none' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A heartfelt, timeless novel from the beloved Rosamunde PilcherCan you ever re-create that first great love?Victoria Bradshaw fell in love with London playwright Oliver Dobbs when she was just eighteen. But he left her and disappeared from her life. Now, years later, he is a widower standing on her doorstep with his two-year-old son in his arms. And Victoria is foolish enough to want to take him back. Their early spring journey to a castle in Scotland becomes an odyssey of emotional discovery . . . can they rekindle their love in the tranquil beauty of the countryside, or will Oliver's career dictate another course?READERS ADORE WILD MOUNTAIN THYME:'Romantic and unashamedly sentimental, full of warmth and wonderful characters' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It is a delightful romance, filled with engaging characters and several plot twists, that has stood the test of time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A very touching story, well written and simply engrossing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rosamunde lives up to her reputation as an unputdownable writer' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'It is never too soon to discover Rosamunde Pilcher' Good Housekeeping'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' Prima

'I really loved this book. All the stories were told brilliantly. And each one felt like a full, well-rounded tale' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant and captivating collection of short stories by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherThe big bedroom was lovely: all pale blue and white, satin and muslin, cool and airy, the windows looking out over the garden to the creek. But to fourteen-year-old Emily, beautiful though it was, it was all wrong. Her stepmother's bedroom now: everything changed since her own mother had died.And stretched out on the bed: Stephanie, very white and pained. The new baby on its way, a month early. All of a sudden, with her father away on business, Emily had to take charge, keep calm, ring for the doctor and the ambulance. The time for looking back had gone.The Blue Bedroom is just one of Rosamunde Pilcher's remarkable collection of stories. Stories that will enchant fans of The Shell Seekers.READERS LOVE THE BLUE BEDROOM:'Top standard as is usual from this author. Good variety of places, characters and situations' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book of short stories held my attention. The style is pacey and sharply observed. Each tale ended with hope.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another great read from Rosamunde. Could not put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:'Her genius is to create characters you really care for' Daily Express'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