"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." ~ Charles W. Eliot
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"This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook - try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!" ~ Julia Child
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"She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain." ~ Louisa May Alcott

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Holiday Home


This is the second time I have read a book written by someone I see regularly on a TV program. I know of Fern Britton though hosting Ready, Steady, Cook many years ago and more recently through her fabulous new show The Great Allotment Challenge. So I was unsure about her being an author until reading The Holiday Home. I will be reading her other books now knowing what a fun book she writes. 

This book combined a beautiful Georgian house on the coast of Cornwall, a less than perfect family, two sisters who to spite their sibling rivalry obviously love each other, the characters of the Cornwall village and a number of surprises thrown in to stir things all up. A recipe for a good summer read!



Happy reading!
Heidi

5 comments:

Julie said...

I saw this book the other day and wondered what she would be like as an author. I too watched the allotment challenge.

hazel c UK said...

Another new author to try.

Just finished Forever Friends by Danielle Steele first book that I can remember making me cry.

Thanks Heidi,
Hazel c uk

Nancy said...

Hi:
I think I am trying to be you, I am reading two books at once and I never do that. Not getting to far on either one so not a good idea for me. Glad you like this one.
Love you, Mom

hazel c UK said...

Hi Heidi,

Just finished reading this book and really enjoyed it. Loved the twist at the end.

Going to start on Hidden Treasures.

Thank you for recommending it.

Hugs
Hazel

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