In the bestselling tradition of Rosamund Pilcher, a gloriously romantic novel of secrets and history, from the author of the highly popular THE CORNISH HOUSE.

In the bestselling tradition of Rosamund Pilcher, a gloriously romantic novel of secrets and history, from the author of the highly popular THE CORNISH HOUSE.

'A heart-tugging story of loss and recovery' WOMAN AND HOME

Running out on your wedding day never goes down well. When the pressure of her forthcoming marriage becomes too much, Jude bolts from the church, leaving a good man at the altar, her mother in a fury, and the guests with enough gossip to last a year.

Guilty and ashamed, Jude flees to Pengarrock, a crumbling cliff-top mansion in Cornwall, where she takes a job cataloguing the Trevillion family's extensive library. The house is a welcome escape for Jude, full of history and secrets, but when its new owner arrives, it's clear that Pengarrock is not beloved by everyone.

As Jude falls under the spell of the house, she learns of a family riddle stemming from a terrible tragedy centuries before, hinting at a lost treasure. And when Pengarrock is put up for sale, it seems that time is running out for the house and for Jude.

"A heart tugging story of loss and recovery" - WOMAN & HOME

"This is a book about loss, misguided decisions, heartbreak and change, but it's also about hope, long held secrets and friendships formed between the unlikeliest of people ... [it] made me laugh out loud and cry a few times. I loved it" - NOVELICIOUS

"The story is beautifully told with characters who reach out to you" - SIDMOUTH HERALD

"A heart tugging story of loss and recovery." - WOMAN & HOME

"This is a book about loss, misguided decisions, heartbreak and change, but it's also about hope, long held secrets and friendships formed between the unlikeliest of people ... [it] made me laugh out loud and cry a few times. I loved it" - NOVELICIOUS

"... the story is beautifully told with characters who reach out to you" - SIDMOUTH HERALD

"THE CORNISH HOUSE is an escapist and often emotional book, in which relationships are put to the test." - STAR MAGAZINE

"Totally absorbing, a delightful debut novel" - TELEGRAPH & ARGUS