Winter Solstice 9780340752487 Paperback

‘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’Reader review An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherElfrida Phippsloves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouringBlundells- particularlyOscar- 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.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.READERS ADOREWINTER SOLSTICE:’The author’sfinely drawn characters are charmingandher settings beguiling’ Reader review ‘A sweet love storyin agorgeous and evocative winter setting’ Reader review ‘I love her books becausethe characters jump off the page and straight into my heart. I love her books becauseshe creates such a vivid sense of place that I can close my eyes and see it’ Reader review ‘A truly beautifully heart-warming story of love and loss. . .’ Reader review PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:’Enchanting. . .bound to delighther many thousands of fans’Daily Express’Rosamunde Pilcher’s warm spell ischarmingandutterly convincing’Daily Mail’A beautiful, haunting story. . . thatwill tug at your heartstrings’Prima