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New Beginnings At Pencarrow Bay
- Author
- Hilary Boyd
- Narrator
- Emma Handy
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 28 August 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE BRAND NEW CORNISH NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR HILARY BOYD
Peggy Gilbert wasn’t quite ready to leave London behind. But partner Ted’s yearning for a fresh start has led to a leap into the unknown.
Life on the Cornish coast hasn’t quite been what she expected; despite the healing sea breeze, she yearns for the bright lights of the city.
But when neighbour Lindy offers her a lifeline, she finally begins to embrace village life, basking in the friendship of someone who seems to be its beating heart. But beneath Lindy’s seemingly perfect surface simmer secrets that are soon threatening Peggy’s future in Pencarrow Bay.
Can she fight to remain in the community she has come to love? And save her future with Ted?
Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Jill Mansell, Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley
‘A very storied story. It drew me in and kept me gripped.’ – Sue Moorcroft
© Hilary Boyd 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
Critics Review
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A delightful summery story of seaside, second chances and new starts.
Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author
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‘A very storied story. It drew me in and kept me gripped.’
Sue Moorcroft
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A beautiful summer read!
Amanda Prowse, author of Swimming to Lundy
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A charming read about seizing new opportunities and finding your own way
Phillipa Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of Second Chance Summer
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
I always look forward to a new Hilary Boyd novel and this did not disappoint. Fabulous writing as always. Loved the storyline - characters captured very well.
Teaeee 2025-09-03
Details
- Author
- Hilary Boyd
- Narrator
- Emma Handy
- Duration
- 11 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781405980432
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.THE BRAND NEW CORNISH NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR HILARY BOYDPeggy Gilbert wasn’t quite ready to leave London behind. But partner Ted’s yearning for a fresh start has led to a leap into the unknown.Life on the Cornish coast hasn’t quite been what she expected; despite the healing sea breeze, she yearns for the bright lights of the city.But when neighbour Lindy offers her a lifeline, she finally begins to embrace village life, basking in the friendship of someone who seems to be its beating heart. But beneath Lindy’s seemingly perfect surface simmer secrets that are soon threatening Peggy’s future in Pencarrow Bay.Can she fight to remain in the community she has come to love? And save her future with Ted?Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Jill Mansell, Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley‘A very storied story. It drew me in and kept me gripped.’ – Sue Moorcroft© Hilary Boyd 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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