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Secrets of the Cottage by the Sea: An absolutely gorgeous and emotional page-turner (The Island Cottage Book 1)
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‘Heart-wrenching… a delightful page turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely spectacular’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking… stunning’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely spectacular’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking… stunning’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As Ellie stood on the boat, watching the small island come into view, she wondered what awaited her on shore. What secrets would she uncover in this place?
When Ellie Roberts inherits a cottage on a remote Scilly Isle, she’s shocked. She’s never heard of the previous owner, Patience Ellis, so why did she leave Ellie her legacy?
Overwhelmed with unanswered questions, Ellie travels to the isolated island. Windswept from the boat, salt spray still on her skin, she searches for Patience’s whitewashed cottage, hidden behind overgrown ivy. But when she steps inside, the house feels strangely familiar, and she has a memory of laughing as a child with her beloved mother in the window seat overlooking the sea… The mother she lost when she was only a child.
Determined to find out more, Ellie meets enigmatic local Branok Shore. While at first he seems uninterested, he believes he can help. Charmed by his green eyes, and curious about his past on the island, he and Ellie grow closer, but Ellie knows she needs to understand her own story before she can embrace the future. And when Branok prises open Patience’s dresser, filled with letters from the Second World War, Ellie discovers the shocking secret Patience was forced to hide – and the truth that will change her own life forever.
The letters tell the story of a brutal storm on a dark night in the depths of war, and of an injured soldier who begged Patience for help, and asked her to make an impossible choice…
But the letters don’t hold the answers Ellie so desperately needs. Why did Patience leave her home to her? And how can Ellie have memories of the cottage, when she’s never been there before? When Ellie finally uncovers the truth, will she be strong enough to put the fragments of her life back together?
An absolutely heartbreaking and unforgettable read, perfect for fans of gripping family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer.
What readers are saying about Secrets of the Cottage by the Sea:
‘Oh my goodness… Wish I could give the book more than five stars.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Outstanding. I’ll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn’t put the book down!’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely spectacular… best I’ve read… will pull at your heartstrings.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautiful… It really made me smile… took me back to a special place. Wonderful.’ @surfchicksarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Utterly captivating… Delightful beyond words!’ Rain ‘N’ Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A feel good book to read on a rainy day (or anytime!). I loved it.’ Niki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was fully immersed in this from the start… fascinating.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bookouture (30 Sept. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 3360 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 334 pages |
| Page numbers source ISBN | 1803146273 |
by Carey D. Bave
Outstanding. This is not my usual genre but it came highly reccomended to me by a friend so I gave it a go. I am genuinely blown away by it. The mix of contemporary and historical story telling was fantastic. Both stories and how they interlink was executed so well I didnt get bored and I wasn’t at any point more invested in one more than the other.
Both Patience and Ellies stories were excellent but the thing that stopped me putting the book down was the island itself and the entire ensemble cast. I was honestly enchanted by every character in this book and cannot recommend it more.
I’m so excited for the next one and I hope I get to see more of the island and its quirky inhabitants.
Five stars!
by Gilly
A lovely story to read. Well done!
by J.D.
I found this book very difficult to leave. It flits over the years from chapter to chapter, each one revealing a little more. A glimpse of the past with the restrictions of the time then to the future with its own constraints. Taken on a journey with an unknown ending it was so pleasing to come to such a right and satisfying ending.
by suek
Love the back and forth through time and the characters.
Didn’t enjoy the sea rescue part. Was bored by the detailed description.
by eva
The chatacters ans story lines were good and interesting but I thought it was a too long and it’s quite small print so I don’t know how one of the reviewers read it in a day .Part of the information on the back concerning the dresser is incorrect in my book they found a key!!
by christine bower
A very heart warming story, beautifully written. I enjoyed it so much I have bought the other three books in the series.
by Anne
Good.
by Mary
I enjoyed this story, though the secrets were predictable. It was interesting to mix the past with the present. I liked all the characters and their stories.
However, I think it is set in the Isles of Scilly, but the island names were wrong. I found this disappointing.
It is still a good ‘read’