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A Cornish Legacy

By: Fern Britton
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 Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern Britton

Set by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places.

When Cordelia Jago learns she’s been left the crumbling manor house Wilder Hoo, perched high on the Cornish coast, she wonders if it’s one last cruel joke from beyond the grave.

Having already lost her marriage, her best friend and her career, she’s at rock-bottom. Now she’s inherited a house she hates, full of unhappy memories.

But as she fights with its echoing rooms and whispering shadows, the house begins to exert a pull on her. The wild Cornish landscape, the stark beauty of seagrass and yellow gorse against the deep blue sea, begin to awaken a connection she thought she’d buried forever.

Could she turn around this monstrous wreck of a house – and, along the way, let go of the secrets of the past and heal her heart too?

©2025 Fern Britton (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good

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Praise for Fern Britton

‘A charming story that is full of hope…will help put a spring in your step’ The Courier

‘This is ideal holiday reading’ Woman

‘A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall’ Daily Mail

‘The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel’ Woman’s Weekly

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I enjoyed it but as much as I like Fern I found her voice distracting .

A pleasant story

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Loved this book couldn't put it down. Perfectly read by Fern. looking forward to my next read.

Great story

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The story flowed beautifully as do all her stories and I was captivated right from the start and eager to hear the conclusion but sad when it had ended

Ferns wonderful voice

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I love Fern Britton’s books but this was really special.Normally it bothers me when a book goes backwards and forwards in time but Fern has done this perfectly. Her reading is beautiful too. What a wonderful story! Obviously so much research has been done. Yes it’s a romance but mostly with a house. So much feeling has gone into this it’s obvious how much Fern loves Cornwall as do I. I really feel as if I know the house and the people so well. You must read this!!

Wonderful story and beautifully read.

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Fern you have outdone yourself. Full of twists and turns. I haven’t been able to put the book down.

The storyline was awesome

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