Nest and Mina still live at Ottercombe, their beautiful old rambling childhood home in the depths of Devon. It was, in retrospect, an idyllic time, when tragedy seemed far distant. Now they welcome their children and grandchildren. But when their sister Georgie comes to stay with them, aspects of th[...]
Paradise has been home to generations of Trevannions: Paradise, the house at the head of a sheltered Cornish valley where Mrs Trevannion lives, surrounded by her family. Frail and elderly Honor Trevannion, bedridden following a nasty fall, is inexplicably anxious and distressed by the arrival of a y[...]
Clio is staying at Bridge House with her godmother Hester. Jonah, visiting the area, chances upon the house where his mother stayed as a child during the second world war, a time when passions ran high. They don't yet know it, but their histories are inextricably linked. Hester knows the truth, but [...]
In the small inlaid wooden box, Matt's mother had kept all his childhood memories. Amongst them are many photos of Matt as a child, growing up. But something about the photos has always puzzled Matt - was that really him? Why did he not remember those clothes? The toys? And where, in the photos, was[...]
'He feels restless; sad that the tiny, sparkling lights and the pretty tree will no longer be there to brighten the short, dark winter days.' It's just after Christmas, and four-year-old Jakey is helping to put away the decorations. He hates seeing them disappear back into their boxes, especially th[...]
Jess Penhaligon is on her way to Devon to receive an award for her botanical painting. Hosting her will be Kate, who gladly welcomes her into her home. Jess' own family fell apart several years ago, so she is grateful for Kate's friendliness - and her close unit of extended family and friends, who e[...]
For renowned actor Sir Mungo, his quiet home village in Devon provides the perfect retreat. Close by are his brother and his wife, and the rural location makes his home the ideal getaway for his old friends in London.[...]
When Maudie Todhunter finally decides she must sell Moorgate, her beautiful farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor, she anticipates strong objections from her family - particularly from Selina, her stepdaughter, with whom she has never seen eye to eye. But no one could have predicted the feelings that[...]
Beloved novelist Marcia Willett continues to captivate readers with her inspiring novels about family, friendship, and love. In "Postcards from the Past" Siblings Billa and Ed share their beautiful, grand old childhood home in rural Cornwall. With family and friends nearby, and their living arrangem[...]
Skøn roman af Marcia Willett, kendt og elsket for bl.a. Chadwick-trilogien. Om familier og de hemmeligheder, som de bærer på.
Efter sin mors død finder Matt en stak fotografier af sig selv i den fine lille rosentræsæske, som han op gennem sin barndom gemte forskellige sm[...]
Jess Penhaligon er færdig med universitetsstudierne i Bristol, og fremtiden ligger åben for hende. I London møder hun enken Kate Porteous. Da Kate hører, at Jess´ bedsteforældre stammer fra Cornwall, vækkes gamle minder til live om overdådige fester hos familien Trehearne i d[...]
Kan fortidens sår nogensinde heles?
På The Keep - det smukke, gamle landsted, som har været en del af Chadwick-slægten gennem flere generationer - trives den skæve og sammentømrede familie umiddelbart.
Jolyon er blevet en succesrig tv-vært, og hans firma Ke[...]
I 1957 bliver Felicia, Sam og Susannas forældre og storebror dræbt i Kenya, og de tre børn bliver sendt til deres bedstemor Frederica Chadwick, kaldet Freddy, i Devon.
Freddy har mødt megen sorg og smerte i sit liv, og hun ville være hjælpeløs uden sine to hengivne ve[...]
Denne roman fortsætter sagaen om familien Chadwick, der første gang blev præsenteret for det danske publikum i romanen Fremtids Håb.
I Trygge Rammer hører vi igen om bedstemor Frederica (kaldet Freddy) og hendes tre børnebørn, der i 1957 tragisk mistede deres foræl[...]
Der er gået næsten tredive år, siden de tre Chadwick-børn ankom fra Kenya til The Keep i Devon for at bo hos deres bedstemor Frederica. Og selv om meget har ændret sig i deres liv siden da, er The Keep stadig den samme varme og trygge rede for hele familien.
Nu er Fliss det[...]
För tio år sedan kom boken Romantik för ?vuxna flickor? ut på BTJ Förlag och Nutidsromatik Från Maeve Binchy till Marcia Willett är en uppdaterad och omarbetad version av denna.
Nutidsromantik är framför allt en brittisk genre, men samma ämnen ? skildringen av landsbygden och sm[...]