Winter Solstice
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4.3 • 72 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
'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 Pilcher
Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - 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 ADORE WINTER SOLSTICE:
'The author's finely drawn characters are charming and her settings beguiling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A sweet love story in a gorgeous and evocative winter setting' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I love her books because the characters jump off the page and straight into my heart. I love her books because she 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 delight her many thousands of fans' Daily Express
'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail
'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' Prima
Customer Reviews
One of my favourite books.
I bought this book when it was first published & I’ve read it at least 13 times. I just get lost in the story each time & am sad when it ends. I love all the characters in this book & always felt there was a sequel just waiting to come out. There was definitely some unfinished story lines ( in my imagination ) !
Enthralling
This is the second time I have rad this book and it still made me feel like I was there, the characters were my friends, the atmosphere so warm and enveloping. The only disappointing part of this book was that it ended!! I so wanted to keep reading and reading
Wonderful
This is a gentle book full of the interesting characters that Ms Pilcher typically has in her books. The stories of the various characters come together in a fairly predictable but enjoyable manner. The story has sad, tender and humorous moments. I recommend this as a lovely restful book.