Author:Catherine Alliott
ESCAPE TO THE CORNISH COAST IN THIS DELIGHTFULLY HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
'Oh how I enjoyed this! Yet another fabulous book, packed with glamour, delicious characters and myriad family complications!' Jill Mansell, bestselling author of This Could Change Everything
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Flora's been in love with her husband for twenty years. The trouble is, he's been married to someone else for the past fifteen . . .
Now she's been invited to spend the summer in the shady lanes and sandy coves of Cornwall. It should be blissful.
There's just one small snag: she'll be staying with her former mother-in-law, Belinda.
And Flora discovers she's not the only one invited when her ex-husband shows up out of the blue, complete with his new wife. So now there are two small snags.
Can Flora spend the summer playing happy families with the woman who stole her husband's heart, and the mother-in-law who might have had a hand in it?
Or will stumbling on the family secret change her mind about them all?
If you like Fern Britton, Katie Fforde and Sophie Kinsella, you'll love this heartwarming read. . .
'I LOVE it. Catherine's writing is so warm, funny and heartfelt and no matter what's going on in your own world, you can curl up in Catherine's and feel her warmth like summer sun' Cathy Kelly
'A magical mix of wit, warmth and poignancy' Trisha Ashley, bestselling author of The House of Hopes and Dreams
'Another blissful read from Catherine Alliott' Hello!
Praise for Catherine Alliott:
'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail
'Intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes
'Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella
Simply a delight: funny, intelligent and at times heart wrenching. It's full of such witty, entertaining characters, and best of all, it transported me away from real life into a Cornish holiday that I didn't want to leave. It's the perfect summer read
—— Sophie KinsellaOh how I enjoyed this! No one writes about Cornwall like Catherine. Yet another fabulous book, packed with glamour, delicious characters and myriad family complications!
—— Jill MansellI LOVE it. Catherine's writing is so warm, funny and heartfelt and no matter what's going on in your own world, you can curl up in Catherine's and feel her warmth like summer sun
—— Cathy KellyI've loved Catherine Alliott books since he first one. They're always a delight and this one's no exception
—— Carole MatthewsA wonderful story of family and love, secrets and sunshine. Catherine Alliott is on top form with this
—— Milly JohnsonA magical mix of wit, warmth and poignancy
—— Trisha Ashley, bestselling author of The House of Hopes and DreamsAlliott is always an absolute joy to read
—— Veronica HenryAnother blissful read from Catherine Alliott
—— Hello MagazineEvokes the perfect summer romance
—— Cornwall LifeThe perfect summer romance
—— Cornwall LifeIt's full of Cornish colour and a plot that seems plausible from your deckchair
—— Peterborough Evening TelegraphPraise for Catherine Alliott
—— -Compulsively readable
—— The TimesHer writing is both intelligent and sparkling
—— Marian KeyesWarm, witty and wise
—— Daily MailA huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant
—— Sophie KinsellaHilarious and full of surprises
—— Daily TelegraphAn addictive cocktail of wit, frivolity and madcap romance
—— Time OutClassy, wonderfully gossipy and breathless
—— RedJojo's characterisation is so vivid, and the insight into the gender and race discrimination of the 1930s is truly eye opening
—— Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You GoHer best book yet. It's a romance - but about female friends, the outdoors and the magic of reading
—— GraziaMoyes' best yet . . . A stonker of a read. Laced with humour and heartache, it's addictive
—— Sunday PostWhile her novel is set in the midst of the Great Depression, Moyes crafts a tale that's remarkably contemporary. Moyes depicts the courage and resourcefulness of these women in loving detail. A tribute not just to the brave women who brought the light of knowledge in dark times, but also to the rejuvenating bond of women's friendship.
—— Daily MailIt's an extraordinary story. This is the best thing she has written since Me Before You. Moyes writes with gusto and compassion
—— MetroBased on a true story, this poignant novel is a celebration of strong women and friendship. With a fast-paced plot and intricate characters, fans of Moyes won't be disappointed
—— HeatShe's done it again! Joyous. I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing
—— Good Housekeeping, Books of the YearAn inspiring, romantic tribute to female friendship and the power of books
—— Woman's OwnAs passionate about challenging gender stereotypes as it is enthralling in narrative sweep
—— iExplores the interconnected lives of five women with honesty and hilarity
—— CosmopolitanWith strong, memorable female characters and a sprinkling of men who can make a 'heart flutter like a clean sheet on a long line.' The Giver of Stars is a celebration of love, but also of reading, of knowledge, of female friendship . . . inspiring
—— Washington PostThe Giver of Stars is the story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond . . . a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion
—— SheerLuxeUplifting. One of Me Before You author Moyes's best novels
—— The Mail on SundayA heart-wrenching love story, a nail-biting legal drama and a beautiful study of female friendship
—— Daily MailJojo Moyes is on dazzling form
—— Sunday ExpressThis big-hearted tale will stay in your head long after you have finished reading it
—— IndependentMoyes's book delivers evocative descriptions of the Kentucky landscape and rich historical detail. But it is in her compassionate portrayal of well-drawn characters that the novel's greatest strength lies
—— Hannah Beckerman, ObserverEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. This is a novel with real depth and feeling and touches on worker's rights, racism, environmentalism and education
—— iThis tribute to female friendship and the joy of books is a compelling read
—— Woman's WeeklyA captivating tale of love, friendship and self-actualisation
—— PeopleEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. A novel with real depth and feeling. Empowering
—— Press AssociationAn exploration of people's cruelty and also their kindness
—— Ruth Junes , Good HousekeepingThe author of Me Before You pulls off a cracker with this stirring, exciting adventure story inspired by true events, in depression-era Kentucky, women find freedom and friendship by joining a brigade of horseback librarians
—— BestJojo Moyes is back with another page turner. Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You
—— StellarJoyous. Pucky female characters and wonderful writing. This is her best
—— Good HousekeepingAbout five extraordinary women in 1920s Kentucky, who worked on horseback as travelling librarians
—— Woman & HomeAn enthralling read based on a true story
—— My Weekly Special SeriesOne to get lost in. Escape with this book and follow the story of five women who are embarking on a powerful journey - and refuse to obey any man's commands!
—— No. 1 Magazine, Books to cosy up with this winterA brand-new page-turner . . . based on a true story and tracks five feisty women living in America during the Great Depression
—— That's LifeJojo Moyes is back with this tale based on the real-life horseback librarians of Kentucky
—— Hello!Took me to the mountains of depression-era Kentucky where brave women librarians risked all to deliver books on horseback
—— Damian Barr, Big Issue Books of the YearCelebrates the world of books . . . A fictional yarn about a quintet of extraordinary intrepid women from disparate backgrounds
—— RTE GuideFrom the very first page, I was drawn into the world and the characters that Jojo Moyes has so carefully created
—— Health & WellbeingA fabulous adventure story
—— BestPraise for Jojo Moyes
—— -Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love
—— Sunday ExpressRaw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best
—— Marie ClaireImmensely readable and enjoyable
—— Sunday TimesThis truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it
—— CloserWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative
—— Daily MailA heart-stopping read. Destined to be the novel that friends press upon each other
—— Independent on SundayBritain's best contemporary female author
—— Sun on SundayThe storytelling treads the delicate balance between heartbreak and hope perfectly
—— Good HousekeepingA triumph
—— HeatA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistJoyful, with a pitch-perfect ending
—— Daily ExpressJulia Whelan is perfect as Alice Wright
—— The Times, Pick of the AudiobooksConcentrates on sisterhood and friendship
—— Scotsman, Best books to give this ChristmasA sweeping story of female friendship with a dash of romance, set in 1930s Kentucky
—— Daily ExpressHer writing is beautiful and whimsical with unique storylines
—— Liv Arnold, author of Etched in StoneThis most recent book of Jojo's is her best . . . I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing
—— Good Housekeeping