Marcia Willett

A Novel

The Children's Hour

Some memories can be forgotten... Others won’t ever go away. From internationally adored author Marcia Willett comes the magnificent new novel, Indian Summer. For renowned actor Sir Mungo, his quiet home village in Devon provides the perfect retreat. Close by are his brother and his wife, and the rural location makes his home the ideal getaway for his old friends in London. Among those is Kit, who comes to stay for the summer, bringing with her a letter from her first and only love, Jake, and a heart in turmoil. Years have passed since they last saw each other, and now he has written to Kit asking to meet again. As the summer unfolds, secrets are uncovered that will shatter the sleepy community, and even tear a family apart. But those involved soon realize that the only way to move forward might be to confront the past...

Indian Summer

Reflections

The Sea Garden

At the end of the row of fishermen’s cottages by the harbour’s edge, stands an old granite house. First it belonged to Ned’s parents; then Ned dropped anchor here after a life at sea and called it home. His nephew Hugo moved in too, swapping London for the small Cornish fishing village where he’d spent so many happy holidays. It’s a refuge – and now other friends and relations are being drawn to the the house by the sea. Among them is Dossie, who’s lonely after her parents died and her son’s family moved away. And cousin Jamie, who’s coming home after more than a year, since his career as an RAF pilot was abruptly cut short. Both have to adjust to a new way of life. As newcomers arrive and old friends reunite, secrets are uncovered, relationships are forged and tested, and romance is kindled. For those who come here find that the house by the harbour wall offers a warm welcome, and – despite its situation at the very end of the village – a new beginning . . . Praise for Marcia Willett: 'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House 'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail 'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place' Rosanna Ley

A wonderful holiday read about a Cornish escape

Homecomings

'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail ___________________ Paradise has been home to generations of Trevannions: Paradise, the house at the head of a sheltered Cornish valley where Mrs Trevannion lives, surrounded by her family. Frail and elderly Honor Trevannion, bedridden following a nasty fall, is inexplicably anxious and distressed by the arrival of a young American bearing an old black and white photograph of a double wedding and looking for a long-lost relation. Her children Bruno and Emma, granddaughter Joss and faithful cousin Mousie try to nurse Honor back to health, unaware of the secrets which she keeps from those closest to her. Increasingly troubled and confused, she begs Joss to find a cache of letters which have been hidden for fifty years. Too late to hear the story from Honor herself, the family are faced with revelations which could destroy the tranquillity of life in their beloved valley. Will they be torn apart or can they unite in admiration for one woman's courage in standing by the life-changing decision she made so many years ago? ___________________ Praise for Marcia Willett: 'A genuine voice of our time' The Times 'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail

A Cornwall Family Saga

The Golden Cup

It's never too late to start over... Marcia Willett's Starting Over is an exhilarating and warm-hearted novel of family love and coming to terms with the direction life has taken. The perfect read for fans of Fern Britton and Hilary Boyd. When recently-widowed Annie's god-daughter Pippa is abandoned by her husband, she insists that she comes to live with her. Frances and Stephen Ankerton are desperately worried about their son, Hugh, who wrongly blames himself for a fatal accident that took place nearly a year ago. While Frances turns to Annie for advice, Stephen finds a way to set Hugh's mind at rest... When Max Driver inherits some land on Dartmoor his dream becomes a reality. And a chance encounter with Frances leads to each and every one of them being touched by his warmth and enthusiasm. Soon he is an integral part of their lives and his determination to fulfil his own goal inspires the others to start over again. What readers are saying about Starting Over: 'So very real with wonderful characters and charming story lines' 'Her descriptions of Devon are spot on' 'Marcia Willett never disappoints - as usual it kept me engrossed from beginning to end'

A heart-warming novel of family ties and friendship

Starting Over

In a tale set in a castle-like manor house that spans decades in the lives of two people, a young woman struggles with her desperate yearnings for a father, while a man faces a tragic choice between being true to himself and sacrificing those he has promised to protect. By the author of A Week in Winter. Reprint.

The Birdcage

The Garden House

'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail Cara, Cosmo and Sam learn that for everything lost, there is something to be gained . . . After her husband dies, Cara no longer wishes to live in their London home. On impulse, she sells it and goes to stay with her brother in Salcombe, Devon, while she plans her next move. There, she begins to look back at her life and reflect on the choices that have led her to this moment. Cosmo has also escaped – temporarily – from his life in the city, finding the south-west a relaxing and appealing fit, especially when he meets local girl, Amy. But is he being entirely truthful about what he’s left behind? Just out of uni, Sam has passed the Admiralty Interview Board and is set to follow in his naval father’s footsteps. His future is secure – but he feels cast adrift. With doubts and loosening family connections worrying him, an impartial new friend could be just the thing he needs. Forging a bond across the generations, can he and Cara help each other find the way to a new, happy chapter? Praise for Marcia Willett: 'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House 'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place' Rosanna Ley

A summer full of secrets spent in Devon

Every once in a while a very special story comes along that deserves an enormous cozy chair with a view of rolling hills, a fire snapping quietly in the hearth, a cup of real cocoa in a favorite mug, and a plate of homemade cookies. A Week in Winter is such a tale. Moorgate is an enchanting old country house that belongs to Maudie Todhunter, a spirited widow who has been holding on to the place for the sake of her beloved granddaughter. But Maudie can no longer afford a second home, so she reluctantly puts it up for sale. Moorgate immediately attracts more buyers than Maudie knows what to do with. The first is Selina, her stepdaughter, who has never seen eye-to-eye with Maudie on anything. The second potential buyer is Rob Abbot, a contractor who has lovingly restored every nook and cranny and who is embarrassed by his own passionate devotion to the house. The third is Melissa Clayton, a young woman with a sad, sad secret who discovers at Moorgate all she's ever wanted. As the story weaves between the past and present, Maudie is startled to uncover patterns of deceit and betrayal that contradict all her most cherished beliefs. At times it seems that her most trustworthy companion is her granddaughter's giant English mastiff Polonius, who is boarding with Maudie after having been banished from his own home by an irate Selina. As the final revelations stun both Maudie and the reader, A Week in Winter achieves a combined richness of character and circumstance that raises it above most modern contemporary fiction. Marcia Willett is a writer to discover and to celebrate.

A Week in Winter

Liebe, Freundschaft und Intrigen im idyllischen Devon - Im malerischen Dartmouth lebt die sechzigjährige Evie glücklich in einem liebevoll restaurierten Bootshaus am Flussufer. Seit dem Tod ihres Ehemanns ist sie zudem Besitzerin einer prachtvollen Villa, auf die mehrere Familienangehörige längst einen begehrlichen Blick geworfen haben. Als ein verschollen geglaubtes Testament auftaucht, muss Evie eine folgenreiche Entscheidung treffen, um den würdigsten Erben zu bedenken.

Roman

Ein Versprechen aus Liebe

Echoes of the Dance

Busy mum of twins Liv is looking forward to a week at the Beach Hut in Devon, even if she feels that something's not right between her and Matt. She's sure he's just too busy at work to join them on their summer holiday... Baz loves having his family to stay by the sea, but when an unexpected guest arrives, he finds himself torn between the past and the future... Still reeling from a break-up, all Sofia wants is a quiet summer - until she meets Baz and her plans are turned upside down. She knows she's rushing into things, but could this week at the Beach Hut be the start of something new? As tensions rise over seven days in summer, the lives of the holidaymakers begin to take an unexpected turn...

Seven Days in Summer

Ny roman af engelske Marcia Willett, der virkelig kan skrive fortællinger om relationer mellem hverdagsmennesker, og som appellerer til hjertet. Sammen med sine tvillingedrenge holder Liv sommerferie hos sin svigerfar, Baz, i hans hus ved den devonske kyst, mens hendes mand, Matt, må blive tilbage i Truro og passe deres cafe. I Truro dukker en gammel bekendt af Livs familie dukker op og lægger an på Matt med onde bagtanker. Livs bror, Andy, bliver den, der forstår, at noget er helt galt, og træder til med en plan, der definitivt sender slangen ud af paradis. Baz, der har været alene, siden både Matts mor og en spæd lillebror tragisk døde, forelsker sig i en af sommergæsterne. Det bliver startskuddet til nye store begivenheder, for han beslutter at flytte til Bristol med sin nye kærlighed. Strandhuset vil han overlade til Liv og Matt, der således kan lægge det krævende cafeliv bag sig og i stedet satse på Livs drøm om at udnyttes stedets herlighedsværdierne til en luksuscampingplads.

Syv sommerdage

It was in the middle of a snowstorm when Tiggy arrived at the remote house on Bodmin Moor. She was alone, her partner tragically dead in an accident. Julia, her dearest friend, welcomed her into her warm and chaotic family. Tiggy started to live again and looked forward to the birth of her child. But nearly thirty years later, when her son is about to become a father himself, the next generation discovers that there are secrets from the past that still live on . . .

The Way We Were

Starry, Starry Night

"Evie loved the house. The bright, sunny rooms looking across the river. The terraced gardens with fruit trees growing against the high stone walls. The scent of lavender at the end of a hot day. It was a family house...As summer beckons, Evie's family gathers once more at the beautiful old riverside house they all adore. But when Evie discovers a secret that threatens their future, a shadow falls over them all: this summer by the river could be their last together."--

Summer on the river

De jonge schrijver Matt zou moeten genieten van zijn eerste bestseller, maar in plaats daarvan rouwt hij om de dood van zijn moeder en zit zijn relatie in het slop. Wat hem echter het meest dwarszit is de inhoud van een houten doosje dat zijn moeder hem heeft nagelaten. Het bevat al zijn jeugdfoto s, maar Matt kan zich de kleren die hij op de foto s draagt niet herinneren, evenmin als het speelgoed of de auto op de achtergrond. En waarom staat zijn zus Imogen er nooit op?Imogen krijgt op een dag de kans om het zomerhuis te kopen dat op een landgoed in Exmoor staat, een charmant optrekje waar ze als kind al verliefd op was. Haar man wil echter niet zo ver van zijn veeartsenpraktijk wonen, en hun huwelijk komt onder druk te staan. Intussen ontdekt Matt stukje bij beetje het vreemde en tragische geheim dat al dertig jaar een schaduw over zijn leven werpt

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