Fern Britton has handled Penny's situation in such a sensitive yet realistic manner, including the reactions of those close to Penny, which were quite hard to read. Marguerite Cottage - the house behind the vicarage - has just been sold, and so Penny finds herself with some new neighbours - Kit, Adam and two dogs Terry's and Celia.

It could have been just me in the wrong frame of mind for it or just not my cup of tea in the first parts- but I did finish it, so it isn’t that bad! There are a lot of characters to keep tally of in this storyline, especially as it switches between a couple of them and you have to remember who's who.i must fight the impulse that leads me to think that i will enjoy a book because it is set in Cornwall. She has had issues with her family in the past, and those problems soon rear their ugly heads again and threaten to unsettle Penny and her family once more.

Having said that, it was still an enjoyable read and one I'd recommend for those that enjoy chick-lit/women's fiction. Looking at other books by Fern Britton, I would imagine it's a high possibility we will get to visit Pendruggan and its residents another time.

Penny is married to the vicar but never told anyone that she doesn't speak to her mother and sister but when she learns her mother has died can she see her sister and be happy or is the sister jealous of the life Penny has and has never been able to have. My word this was just an amazing book I loved it from start to finish and juts had to keep reading it to find out what would happen next. Since then, Fern Britton has hosted several programmes, which include Carlton Television's After Five, BBC's Breakfast Time, London News Network's London Tonight and BBC 1’s Holiday. It isn't like she's a brand new author either, I mean, at least five years of novels, and I still didn't pick one up? Taken under Penny’s broken wing for the summer, the safe haven of Pendruggan feels like the place for a fresh start.

Unbelievable characters, even more unbelievable plot, and a complete lack of any Cornish atmosphere whatsoever. Adam is the new local GP and he's also setting up a practice in the garden where he offers his patients alternative healing methods.But, if I had to choose what I loved most about Fern Britton's novel, it would have to be how relatable the storyline was. If you have read any of Fern's previous books then you will immediately recognise the characters and the setting. And a postcard, tucked away in a long-hidden case, holds the truth that could change everything… Young Ella has come back to the place where she spent a happy childhood with her grandmother. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations. She is married to the celebrity chef, Phil Vickery and lives with her family at Holmer Green in Buckinghamshire.