The Holiday Home, Fern Britton
The Holiday Home, Fern Britton
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The Holiday Home

Author: Fern Britton

Narrator: Fern Britton

Unabridged: 8 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/09/2013

Synopsis

You will love this heartwarming, witty novel from best-seller, Fern Britton. The perfect Cornish Escape! Two sisters. One House. The holiday of a lifetime… Set on a Cornish cliff, Atlantic House has been the jewel in the Carew family crown for centuries. Each year, the Carew sisters embark on the yearly summer holiday, but they are as different as vinegar and honey. Prudence, hard-nosed businesswoman married to the meek and mild Francis, is about to get a shock reminder that you should never take anything for granted. Constance, loving wife to philandering husband Greg, has always been outwitted by her manipulative sibling. Suspecting that Pru wants to get her hands on Atlantic House, Connie won’t take things lying down. When an old face reappears on the scene, years of simmering resentments reach boiling point. Little do the women know that a long-buried secret is about to bite them all on the bottom.Is this one holiday that will push them all over the edge, or can Constance and Pru leave the past where it belongs? Pendruggan: A Cornish village with secrets at its heart

About Fern Britton

Fern Britton is the highly acclaimed author of nine bestselling novels. Her books are cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom, and have won Fern legions of loyal readers. Fern has been a judge for the Costa Book of the Year Award and is a supporter of the Reading Agency, promoting literacy and reading. A hugely popular household name through iconic shows such as and Fern is a much sought-after presenter and radio host. She has also turned her hand to theatre and toured with Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s . Fern has twin sons and two daughters and lives in Cornwall in a house full of good food, wine, family, friends and gardening books. Facebook: /officialfernbritton Twitter: @Fern_Britton www.fern-britton.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 19, 2014

I was sent a copy of The Holiday Home to review by Harper Collins. I haven't read any of Fern Brittons previous books, so I was intrigued to see what a book written by such a big TV personality would be like. I have to say I was quite impressed by her writing style. Easy to read, but engaging and f......more

Goodreads review by Angelina on August 18, 2015

I was very curious to read a book by Fern Britton, because I had watched her on television for years. I knew she was a great presenter and a brilliant journalist, so expected that she would be able to write very well. When The Holiday Home fell into my email inbox via Bookbub, I took it as a sign. It......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 21, 2015

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 readi......more

Goodreads review by Chrys on July 06, 2015

A great read, I love the fact that these novels are set in Cornwall and especially at this time of year, they are fabulous holiday reads. Great characters and an interesting plot - unfortunately not her best, still very enjoyable.......more

Goodreads review by Susan on August 21, 2014

Enjoyed this book the more I read. Was a bit slow in getting to the proper storyline and thought at first I wasn't going to like the characters but by the end I was pleasantly surprised that I was enjoying it. A bit of a twist and some loose ends not tied up but a pleasant read.......more

Quotes

“This is a light-hearted, fun and easy read…” Daily Mail ‘Another ripping good read.’ Good Housekeeping ‘Charming and fun read’ OK Praise for Fern Britton ‘Complicated friendships and tales of a chaotic love life make this a must-read.’ Woman ‘A light-hearted, fun read that perfectly captures the sights and smells of village life.’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping

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