When Cordelia (Delia) inherited Wilser Hoo from her ex husband, she has one plan to sell it and get ris of it and her past history forever, sadly her aunt and her closest friend Sammi are doing everything they can to convince her to keep it and restore it to its former glory, but is she brave enough and can she make it work.

I loved this book, I loved the way it jumped from past to present and back again.

The characters are fabulously written and I read the story in two days, I couldn't put it down, my favourite Frrn Britton book ever.

An unwanted legacy made good. Delia unexpectedly inherits an ancient and decrepit house called Wilder Hoo. She takes her best friend Sammi with her . He marvels at it but she just wants it sold as she has bad memories of it and it’s in a terrible state. Sammi’s excited reaction on exploring Wilder Hoo is what most of us would feel. The house is a character in its own right, describing to us what it was like in its heyday. The housekeeper, Mrs Joy, is thrilled when Delia changes her mind and decides to renovate it and recommends the best local tradespeople.

Delia’s Auntie Rose is quite a character, a complete contrast from her former in-laws, who are utter snobs and her husband is a waste of space! All the characters are well-drawn, so you feel you’d recognise them if you met them. Will one of them be a second chance at happiness for Delia?

A brilliant holiday read! I really enjoyed this story about Delia and the way her life changes when she finds herself the heir to a stunning but dilapidated Cornish Manor House. She rebuilds her life along with this beautiful home helped by her friends, her beloved Aunt Rose, and the mysterious Mrs Joy. A book filled with love, hope, friendship and promise.

I love Fern Britton and she certainly didn't let me down here.
Well written characters, beautiful surroundings and a touch of Mills & Boon storyline.
I needed something more gentle to read after to many thrillers and this really hit the spot.
A lovely read to enjoy on holiday or sat in the garden.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.