The Secret of Orchard Cottage

Description

Warm and wise bestselling fiction from the hugely popular Alex Brown, the author of The Great Christmas Knit Off and The Great Village Show. April Wilson is wondering what to do next - her life has been turned upside down after the loss of her husband so she's hoping to piece herself together again with a visit to her elderly great aunt, Edith. Arriving in the rural idyll of Tindledale, she's dismayed to find Edith's cottage and the orchard behind it in a sorry state of disrepair. Edith seems to have lost interest completely, instead she's become desperate to find out what happened to her sister, Winnie, who disappeared during WWII. April gets to work immediately, discovering that the orchard still delivers a bumper crop each year, and with the help of some of the villagers - including Matt, the enigmatic Farrier - begins to unravel the mystery of the missing Winnie. Slowly, April can feel things coming to life again - but can Orchard Cottage work its magic on her too?

Alex Brown is the bestselling author of five books and launched her career with the hugely popular Carrington's series set in a seaside town department store. Alex now writes warm, witty and heartfelt novels centred on the cosy community spirit of village life. Alex began her writing career as a weekly columnist for The London Paper, before trading in the rat race for the good life. When she isn't writing Alex enjoys knitting, and is passionate about supporting charities working with care leavers, adoption and vulnerable young people. Alex lives in a rural village in Sussex, with her husband, daughter and a two very shiny black Labradors. She loves hearing from her readers, so please visit her website - www.alexbrownauthor.com or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks

'An intriguing and heart-warming story you will love' Katie Fforde 'Very lovely' Jill Mansell 'Poignant and moving, the cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages.' Trisha Ashley 'Alex Brown at her very best - charming, witty, heartwarming and full of absorbing characters' Carmel Harrington 'A lovely, warm-hearted and compassionate tale' LoveReading 'This was genuinely one of the most special books I've read this year.' Bookish Escapes Praise for Alex Brown: A lovely book to curl up and unwind with, as sweet and charming as home made apple pie' Milly Johnson 'Warm, wonderful characters - a really lovely read.' Sarah Morgan, author of Sleigh Bells in the Snow 'A warm and witty novel' HELLO 'You'll fall in love with this charming book.' Sunday Express