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A Cornish Legacy
- Author
- Fern Britton
- Narrator
- Fern Britton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 5 June 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: sense of place
What to expect
Set by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places.
When Cordelia Jago learns she’s been left the crumbling manor house Wilder Hoo, perched high on the Cornish coast, she wonders if it’s one last cruel joke from beyond the grave.
Having already lost her marriage, her best friend and her career, she’s at rock-bottom. Now she’s inherited a house she hates, full of unhappy memories.
But as she fights with its echoing rooms and whispering shadows, the house begins to exert a pull on her. The wild Cornish landscape, the stark beauty of seagrass and yellow gorse against the deep blue sea, begin to awaken a connection she thought she’d buried forever.
Could she turn around this monstrous wreck of a house – and, along the way, let go of the secrets of the past and heal her heart too?
READERS LOVE A CORNISH LEGACY:
‘A beautifully told story filled with charm, emotion, and the comforting spirit of Cornwall’
‘Another gorgeous, heartwarming novel from Fern’
‘A lovely read set in picturesque Cornwall, absolutely perfect for a holiday read … Full of hope, serving chances and new beginnings’
‘Draws you as a reader into its depths of emotion and life opportunities and life matters’
‘What a beautiful story … Wild Cornwall countryside, a mix of characters, a heartbreak or two, some romance, a wonderful ending and a majestic country mansion’
‘One of Fern's best books to date’
‘Full of hope and an uplifting read … I loved it all’
‘A delightful read and really recommended’
‘Had me hooked from the very first page to the last. Highly recommend’
Critics Review
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Praise for Fern Britton
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‘A charming story that is full of hope…will help put a spring in your step’ The Courier
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‘This is ideal holiday reading’ Woman
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‘A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall’ Daily Mail
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‘The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel’ Woman’s Weekly
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Details
- Author
- Fern Britton
- Narrator
- Fern Britton
- Duration
- 10 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008468347
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern Britton Set by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places. When Cordelia Jago learns she’s been left the crumbling manor house Wilder Hoo, perched high on the Cornish coast, she wonders if it’s one last cruel joke from beyond the grave. Having already lost her marriage, her best friend and her career, she’s at rock-bottom. Now she’s inherited a house she hates, full of unhappy memories. But as she fights with its echoing rooms and whispering shadows, the house begins to exert a pull on her. The wild Cornish landscape, the stark beauty of seagrass and yellow gorse against the deep blue sea, begin to awaken a connection she thought she’d buried forever. Could she turn around this monstrous wreck of a house – and, along the way, let go of the secrets of the past and heal her heart too? READERS LOVE A CORNISH LEGACY: ‘A beautifully told story filled with charm, emotion, and the comforting spirit of Cornwall’ ‘Another gorgeous, heartwarming novel from Fern’ ‘A lovely read set in picturesque Cornwall, absolutely perfect for a holiday read … Full of hope, serving chances and new beginnings’ ‘Draws you as a reader into its depths of emotion and life opportunities and life matters’ ‘What a beautiful story … Wild Cornwall countryside, a mix of characters, a heartbreak or two, some romance, a wonderful ending and a majestic country mansion’ ‘One of Fern's best books to date’ ‘Full of hope and an uplifting read … I loved it all’ ‘A delightful read and really recommended’ ‘Had me hooked from the very first page to the last. Highly recommend’
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