Winter Solstice Av Rosamunde Pilcher

<p><b>''This book is the literary equivalent of a warm, soft blanket, a log fire and a cup of strong, sweet tea on a snowy winter night. With the Scotland setting, it is utterly irresistible'' </b>Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br><b>An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde Pilcher<br></b><br><b>Elfrida Phipps </b>loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring <b>Blundells </b>- particularly <b>Oscar </b>- to ensure that her days are filled with companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida''s tranquillity: Oscar''s wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash, and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother''s inheritance.<br><br>Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland, which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magic and the winter solstice brings love and solace.<br><br><b>READERS ADORE <i>WINTER SOLSTICE</i>:<br></b><br>''The author''s <b>finely drawn characters are charming</b> and <b>her settings beguiling</b>'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>''<b>A sweet love story</b> in a <b>gorgeous and evocative winter setting</b>'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>''I love her books because <b>the characters jump off the page and straight into my heart</b>. I love her books because <b>she creates such a vivid sense of place that I can close my eyes and see it</b>'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>''<b>A truly beautifully heart-warming story of love and loss</b> . . .'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br><b>PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:<br></b><br>''<b>Enchanting </b>. . . <b>bound to delight</b> her many thousands of fans'' <i>Daily Express</i><br><br>''Rosamunde Pilcher''s warm spell is <b>charming </b>and <b>utterly convincing</b>'' <i>Daily Mail</i><br><br>''<b>A beautiful, haunting story</b> . . . that <b>will tug at your heartstrings</b>'' <i>Prima</i></p>