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The next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from ‘the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ (Guardian)

Ein altes Haus in Cornwall, ein lang gehütetes Geheimnis und eine Frau auf der Such nach dem Glück … Theodora hat ein altes Haus im idyllischen Cornwall gekauft, um nach ihrer gescheiterten Ehe einen Neuanfang zu wagen. Doch als sie zum ersten Mal vor dem Boatman’s Cottage steht, muss sie feststellen, dass ihr neues Heim seine besten Zeiten hinter sich hat. Entschlossen krempelt Theo die Ärmel hoch, beginnt mit der Renovierung des Hauses und verhilft dem verwilderten Garten zu alter Pracht. Dabei stößt sie auf geheimnisvolle, hundert Jahre alte Briefe, die von einer tragischen Liebe erzählen. Während Theo immer tiefer in die Geschichte der Liebenden eintaucht, öffnet sich auch für sie selbst ein Weg zu neuem Glück …

A forgotten house and a secret hidden for a century…Following the breakdown of her marriage, Theo has bought a tumbledown cottage on the banks of the river Tamar which divides Cornwall and Devon. The peace and tranquillity of Boatman’s Cottage, nestled by the water, is just what she needs to heal.Yet soon after her arrival, Theo discovers a stash of hidden letters tied with a ribbon, untouched for more than a century. The letters – sent from the battlefields of France during WW1 – tell of a young servant from the nearby manor house, Abbotswood, and his love for a woman he was destined to lose.As she begins to bring Boatman’s Cottage and its gardens back to life, Theo pieces together a story of star-crossed lovers played out against the river, while finding her own new path to happiness.The River Between Us beautifully explores the mystery and secrets of a long-forgotten love affair, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton.

'Atmospheric, emotional and full of mystery - a absolute pleasure from page one' Veronica Henry `The Queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' The Guardian Sometimes going home is just the beginning...

Příběh dvou sester – dvojčat Adele a Amelie – začíná ve válečném Cornwallu v roce 1943 a pokračuje zradou, která je navždy rozdělí. Minulost v obou zanechá hluboké rány, jež se nezahojí ani po sedmdesáti letech. Osudy sester se prolínají s příběhem Američanky Lary, rozvedené, nezaměstnané a zdrcené smrtí milovaného pradědečka. Lara se vrací do Cornwallu, aby poodhalila roušku tajemství kolem života svých praprarodičů. Romantický příběh vychází ze skutečných událostí, odehrává se na pozadí úchvatné cornwallské přírody a osciluje mezi válečnými léty a současností. Kniha potěší všechny milovníky silných příběhů s překvapivými zvraty, zaujme hloubkou emocí a přenese nás na nádherné pobřeží Cornwallu, malebné a magické.

A life-affirming novel about the importance of family, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cornish coast.

From Liz Fenwick, author of Under A Cornish Sky, comes a glorious story of families, loss and love set against the breathtaking beauty of Cornwall.

*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2016* Demi desperately needs her luck to change. On the sleeper train down to Cornwall, she can't help wondering why everything always goes wrong for her. Having missed out on her dream job, and left with nowhere to stay following her boyfriend's betrayal, pitching up at her grandfather's cottage is her only option. Victoria thinks she's finally got what she wanted: Boscawen, the gorgeous Cornish estate her family owned for generations should now rightfully be hers, following her husband's sudden death. After years of a loveless marriage and many secret affairs of her own, Victoria thinks new widowhood will suit her very well indeed . . . But both women are in for a surprise. Surrounded by orchards, gardens and the sea, Boscawen is about to play an unexpected role in both their lives. Can two such different women find a way forward when luck changes both their lives so drastically? In UNDER A CORNISH SKY Liz Fenwick weaves another deliciously irresistible tale set in the heart of her beloved Cornwall.

There's an old Cornish saying: 'Save a stranger from the sea, he'll turn your enemy...' When her reclusive grandmother becomes too frail to live alone, Gabriella Blythe moves into the remote waterside cabin on Frenchman's Creek which has been her grandmother's home for decades. Once a celebrated artist, Jaunty's days are coming to a close but she is still haunted by events in her past, particularly the sinking of Lancasteria during the war. Everything is fine until a handsome stranger arrives in a storm, seeking help. Fin has been left a family legacy: a delicate watercolour of a cabin above the creek which leads him to this beautiful stretch of Cornish water. As Fin begins to pick at the clues of the painting, he is drawn into the lives of Gabe and Jaunty, unraveling a remarkable story of identity and betrayal...In this delightful novel, Liz Fenwick weaves a spell-binding tale of romance and intrigue, set against the gorgeous Cornish coast.

When the pressure of her forthcoming marriage becomes too much, Jude bolts from the church, leaving a good man at the altar and her mother in a fury. Ashamed, Jude flees to Pengarrock, a crumbling cliff-top mansion in Cornwall, where she takes a job cataloguing the Trevillion family's extensive library. The house is a welcome escape for Jude, but when its new owner arrives, it's clear that Pengarrock is not beloved by everyone. As Jude falls under the spell of the house, she learns of a family riddle stemming from a terrible tragedy centuries before, hinting at a lost treasure. And when Pengarrock is put up for sale, it seems that time is running out for the house and for Jude.