Liz Fenwick

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.

A Cornish Stranger

A forgotten house and a secret hidden for a century... From the bestselling author Liz Fenwick comes a stunning read about a long-forgotten love affair. 'Wonderfully evocative' Judy Finnigan on The River Between Us 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. PRAISE FOR THE RIVER BETWEEN US: 'A wonderfully evocative' Judy Finnigan PRAISE FOR LIZ FENWICK: 'The queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' Guardian 'Engrossing and romantic - a perfect holiday read' Rachel Hore 'Vivid and beautifully written, Liz Fenwick is a gifted storyteller' Sarah Morgan 'Authentic and compelling . . . I loved it' Rosanna Ley 'Atmospheric, emotional and full of mystery - an absolute pleasure from page one' Veronica Henry 'Pure escapism at its best' The Sun 'Full of emotion and mystery' HELLO! 'A warm and feel-good romance that will have you pining to feel sand beneath your feet' Woman's Weekly 'Warm and poignant ... Liz Fenwick draws you into her stunning world of Cornish coasts and unforgettable characters' Jane Corry

The River Between Us

One Cornish Summer

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.

A Cornish stranger

When artist Maddie inherits a house in Cornwall shortly after the death of her husband, she hopes it will be the fresh start she and her step-daughter Hannah desperately need. Trevenen is beautiful but neglected, a rambling house steeped in history. Maddie is enchanted by it and determined to learn as much as she can about its past. As she discovers the stories of generations of women who've lived there before, Maddie begins to feel her life is somehow intertwined within its walls. But Maddie's dream of a calm life in the countryside is far from the reality she faces. Still struggling with her grief and battling with Hannah, Maddie is unable to find inspiration for her painting and realises she may face the prospect of having to sell Trevenen, just as she is coming to love it. And as Maddie and Hannah pull at the seams of Trevenen's past, the house reveals secrets that have lain hidden for generations. This gorgeously sweeping debut from Liz Fenwick is touched with romance and mystery, a perfect summer read.

The Cornish House

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.

Under a Cornish Sky

Författaren och historikern Hebe är 53 år gammal när hon får beskedet att hon lider av Alzheimers sjukdom och att sjukdomen dessutom är långt framskriden. När Hellwyn House i Cornwall bjuds ut till försäljning inser Hebe att hon måste fly London, köpa den gamla herrgården och tillbringa sina sista dagar där. Hebe erbjuder sin systerdotter Lucy att komma med för att hjälpa till med upprustningen av Hellwyn House i förhoppningen om att Lucy också ska ta hand om henne. Lucy tackar ja till erbjudandet eftersom hon hamnat på tabloidpressens alla förstasidor sedan hennes kärleksaffär med den gifte Labourpolitikern Ed blivit känd och hon är i stort behov av en tillflykt. Tillsammans hjälps de två kvinnorna åt att hantera varsin livssituation och en vänskap uppstår mellan dem. Lucy upptäcker att hon trivs väldigt bra med att vara avskuren från innekretsarna i London medan Hebe alltmer lever på sina minnen från den sista sommaren med sin tio år yngre älskare, då hon fortfarande var fullt fungerande.

Den sista sommaren i Cornwall

Two sisters and one betrayal that will carry across generations . . . In wartime Cornwall, 1943, a story between two sisters begins - the story of Adele and Amelia, and the heart-breaking betrayal that will divide them forever. Decades later, the efforts of one reckless act still echo - but how long will it be until their past returns? The Returning Tide will sweep you away to the beautiful Cornish coast, full of secrets and mystery, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton and Rachel Hore.

The Returning Tide

Running out on your wedding day never goes down well. When the pressure of her forthcoming marriage becomes too much, Jude bolts from the church, leaving a good man at the altar, her mother in a fury, and the guests with enough gossip to last a year. Guilty and 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, full of history and secrets, 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.

A Cornish Affair

A Cornish Christmas Carol is a festive delight to enjoy with a hot cup of mulled wine, perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Karen Swan. Joy to the world? Not if Abigail Scorrier has anything to do with it. She's spent most of her adult life trying to avoid the festive frenzy. She loved Christmas as a child in Cornwall: the colourful stockings hanging above a crackling fire, the excitement of what will be waiting for her the next morning. But ever since her life took a heart-breaking turn, she's buried those memories and done everything she can to avoid her past, her family and most of all, the Christmas season. But on Christmas Eve, Abigail will have three visitors she can't ignore, and what they reveal about her past, present and future might just change her life - and mend her heart... Your favourite authors love A Cornish Christmas Carol! 'Lock yourself in, break out the mulled wine and mince pies and fall into this lovely Christmas story' Milly Johnson 'A magical, heartrending take on A Christmas Carol. I loved it!' Julia Williams 'This heart-warming festive tale is about the true meaning of Christmas: loved ones, family and coming home' Cathy Bramley 'Both heart-warming and poignant, a wonderful tale about the power of Christmas, and all that it means' Fiona Harper 'A moving Christmas story about love and redemption that would melt even Scrooge's heart' Phillipa Ashley

A Cornish Christmas Carol

Sometimes going home is just the beginning... ‘Vivid and beautifully written, Liz Fenwick is a gifted storyteller’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Atmospheric, emotional and full of mystery – an absolute pleasure from page one' Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author

The Path to the Sea

Three evocative titles from 'the Queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' (Guardian) in one ebook boxset! The Cornish House A sweeping, romantic debut set in Cornwall, reminiscent of Rosamunde Pilcher. When artist Maddie inherits a house in Cornwall shortly after the death of her husband, she hopes it will be the fresh start she and her step-daughter desperately need. Trevenen is beautiful but neglected, and as Maddie discovers the stories of generations of women who've lived there before, she begins to feel her life is somehow intertwined within its walls. But Maddie's dream of a calm life in the countryside is far from the reality she faces - and as she pulls at the seams of Trevenen's past, the house reveals secrets that have lain hidden for generations. A Cornish Affair Running out on your wedding day never goes down well. When the pressure of her forthcoming marriage becomes too much, Jude bolts from the church, leaving a good man at the altar, her mother in a fury, and the guests with enough gossip to last a year. Guilty and 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, full of history and secrets, 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. A Cornish Stranger 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.

The Cornish House, A Cornish Affair and A Cornish Stranger

The Cornish Novels

Drei Generationen von Frauen an Cornwalls stürmischer Küste – verbunden durch Liebe und Verrat. Boskenna – stolz thront das Anwesen der Familie Trewin an Cornwalls rauer Steilküste. Als die Hausherrin Joan im Sterben liegt, kehren ihre Tochter Diana und ihre Enkelin Lottie dorthin zurück. Nach Jahren der Entfremdung sind sie gekommen, um sich zu verabschieden und ihren Frieden mit der Vergangenheit zu machen. Doch stattdessen erwartet sie die Enthüllung eines tragischen Geheimnisses, das Joan jahrzehntelang bewahrt hat. Es führt zurück ins Jahr 1962, zu den dramatischen Geschehnissen einer lauen Sommernacht, die seither einen dunklen Schatten auf das Leben der ganzen Familie werfen ...

Roman

Sturm über Cornwall

When artist Maddie inherits a house in Cornwall shortly after the death of her husband, she hopes it will be the fresh start she and her step-daughter desperately need. Trevenen is beautiful but neglected, and as Maddie discovers the stories of generations of women who've lived there before, she begins to feel her life is somehow intertwined within its walls. But Maddie's dream of a calm life in the countryside is far from the reality she faces - and as she pulls at the seams of Trevenen's past, the house reveals secrets that have lain hidden for generations.

The Cornish house

Kristin Hannah

Santa Montefiore

Victoria Hislop

Debbie Macomber

Charlotte de Monchy

In Aan het einde van het tuinpad nemen zes bestsellerauteurs je mee in hun wereld van liefde, romantiek en hartstocht. In Liefdeslessen vertelt Santa Montefiore hoe Leah als een blok valt voor een verleidelijke kunstenaar. Kristin Hannah laat in De glazen kast zien dat moederliefde een van de sterkste krachten op aarde is. Charlotte de Monchy bewijst in Feline dat je moeder in sommige gevallen echt beter weet wat goed voor je is, zowel in het leven als in de liefde. In Aggie, van Liz Fenwick, brengt een overleden vrouw twee mensen samen die elkaar in andere omstandigheden nooit ontmoet zouden hebben. Victoria Hislops De laatste dans is een bitterzoete herinnering aan gemiste kansen en verloren liefdes. In Hun eerste ontmoeting vertelt Debbie Macomber dat je misschien lang moet wachten op je grote liefde, maar dat als je hem vindt het geluk binnen handbereik is.

Aan het einde van het tuinpad

Als de bejaarde Jaunty, die een teruggetrokken bestaan leidt, te zwak wordt om voor zichzelf te zorgen, trekt haar kleindochter Gabriela bij haar in. Samen wonen ze in Jaunty’s afgelegen huis aan Frenchman’s Creek. Ooit was de oudere vrouw een bekend kunstenares. Nu, aan het einde van haar leven, vindt ze geen rust; ze wordt achtervolgd door herinneringen. Op een stormachtige avond raakt iemand vlak bij hun huis met zijn boot in de problemen. Gabriela weet de knappe vreemdeling te redden en de twee vrouwen bieden hem een tijdelijk onderdak. Deze Finn blijkt op zoek te zijn naar de oorsprong van een schilderij, een erfstuk. Zijn zoektocht heeft hem naar dit prachtige binnenwater in Cornwall geleid. Gabriela en Jaunty kunnen hem verder helpen, maar daarbij komt er een opmerkelijk verhaal over liefde en misleiding aan het licht...

Een vreemdeling in Cornwall

Pour tenter d’oublier une tragédie, Gabriella se réfugie à Frenchman’s Creek. C’est dans cette petite maison nichée au bord de la mer qu’elle a passé son enfance. Elle tente d’y retrouver la paix aux côtés de Jaunty, sa grand-mère adorée. Mais, une nuit de tempête, un homme demande l’hospitalité aux deux femmes. Est-ce vraiment le hasard qui l’a conduit jusque-là ? Pourquoi semble-t-il autant intéressé par les toiles que Jaunty a peintes pendant la guerre ? Et que cherche-t-il à découvrir sur le naufrage en 1940 du Lancasteria, au large de l’Angleterre ? Au crépuscule de sa vie, la grand-mère de Gabriella reste hantée par des souvenirs que l’arrivée du bel étranger ravive douloureusement. Pour elle et pour sa petite-fille, le moment est venu de faire, enfin, la paix avec le passé et son cortège de secrets et de mensonges. Dans les méandres de l’Histoire, une femme à la découverte de ses origines.

La baie de l'étranger

‘Meeslepend en romantisch – een perfect vakantieboek.’ Rachel Hore Een heerlijke roman over liefde en familiegeheimen tegen de achtergrond van de mooie, mysterieuze Zuid-Engelse kust Voor de lezers van Rachel Hore en Kate Morton Het schitterende, imposante huis dat boven op een klif in Cornwall staat, betekent voor elk van de drie vrouwen van de familie Trewin iets anders. Voor Joan was het een paradijs toen ze er in de jaren zestig woonde, pasgetrouwd en dolgelukkig. Maar het huwelijk eindigde in een nooit opgehelderd drama. Diana, haar dochter, droomt nog steeds van haar jeugd in het mooie huis: de weidse blauwe hemel, de kamers vol boeken, de feesten en het geluid van de zee aan het einde van het pad. Maar alle familieleden die ze zo liefhad, zijn door oude geheimen van elkaar vervreemd. Voor kleindochter Lottie betekent het huis een veilige haven waar ze zichzelf en haar gebroken hart wat rust kan gunnen. Maar wanneer de drie generaties vrouwen bij elkaar komen in het oude familiehuis, kan het tragische verleden niet langer verborgen blijven en beleven ze een zomer die hun leven voorgoed zal veranderen. De pers over de boeken van Liz Fenwick ‘Een boeiende, vlot geschreven roman, die ik met plezier heb gelezen.’ Nederlands Dagblad ‘Een authentiek, prachtig verhaal dat -lezers niet onberoerd zal laten!’ NBD Biblion ‘Een hartverscheurend verhaal over verlies en herstel.’ Woman and Home

Wanneer drie generaties vrouwen bij elkaar komen in hun oude familiehuis, kan het tragische verleden niet langer verborgen blijven

Het pad naar de zee

'One Cornish Summer captured my heart and didn't let it go until long after I'd finished it. A heart rending story about secrets, lies and the power of love' Cathy Bramley Against the beauty of Cornwall, a story of two women struggling with their past: one cannot remember hers, the other cannot forget... When Hebe receives a life-changing diagnosis at only 53, she struggles to make sense of what it will mean for her, her job and the man she loves. With memories slipping away by the day, she flees to the one place she has always felt safe and peaceful - Cornwall, and the house her family spent so many summers in. Lucy is having her own crisis, and seizes the chance to follow her aunt to Cornwall. Curious about what has driven Hebe there after so many years, she also has to battle with the secret she has kept since her family's last summer there more than ten years ago. Both women will learn that memories live in our hearts and that sharing secrets can set you free... But can they find their way back to the things that are truly important to them? The perfect escapist read for fans of Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Karen Swan. 'Full of warmth, wisdom and compassion...Liz Fenwick's writing is vivid, satisfying and descriptive' Daily Express 'A moving and heart-felt story' The Lady 'Fenwick brings us her best novel yet in One Cornish Summer as she casts her humane and discerning eye over family bonds, relationships, the nature of love, and the power of the landscape to inspire, console and renew... Immaculately researched and emotionally astute, this is a fabulous holiday read with heart, drama, history and humour' Lancashire Post ***** Readers are enchanted by One Cornish Summer: 'A joy to read' 'Once more Liz has transported me to my favourite place in Cornwall to walk side by side with her characters...A perfect read in any season!' 'Wonderful characters, secrets and romance...hard to put down' 'Simply outstanding...a story that will carry you away' 'Liz Fenwick has done it again...A must read' 'Characters who become part of your life in a beautiful, evocative setting' 'Love, relationships, and secrets...a sublime read which is cleverly crafted, intricately researched and beautifully written' 'This book will always be a very special one for me' 'Absolutely perfect Cornish read' 'What a heartwarming but heartbreaking story'

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