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A Summer at Sea

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A Summer at Sea

By: Katie Fforde
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE
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Emily is happy with her life just as it is.

She loves her career as a midwife, and enjoys living on her own - but can't help but feel like it's time for a change.

So when her best friend Rebecca asks whether she'd like to spend the summer cooking on a 'puffer' boat just off the Scottish coast, she jumps at the chance.

But it's far from easy. Rebecca is heavily pregnant and is thrilled to have her friend on board doing most of the work. Then there's Emily's competitive and jealous kitchen assistant, who thinks she should be head cook.

And there's Alasdair, the handsome local doctor who Emily is desperately trying not to notice.

Because if she falls in love with him, as he appears to be falling for her, will she ever want her old life back again?
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The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:

'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED

'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN

'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL

'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT

'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES

'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER

'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY

'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME

'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES


© Katie Fforde 2016 (P) Penguin Audio 2016

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Critic reviews

It’s a delightfully engaging read.
Warm, brilliant, and full of love, drop anchor and curl up with this.
A supremely engaging book from the doyenne of contemporary romance….it is Fforde’s characters that give this book its irresistible emotional pull…a thoroughly modern tale of love, career and family, perfect for a relaxing afternoon on the sofa.
A lovely read.
If I had to choose the perfect writer to cheer me up on a shivery winter’s day I’d definitely go for Katie Fforde…
A lovely warm, escapist read
Engaging romance

Katie Fforde is one of our favourite authors and A Summer at Seais an utterly charming and delightful book.
It’s an atmospheric and beautiful read, perfect for escapist reading over the weekend! We loved it!

The perfect holiday book… A really nice read

(What the Red Head Said Blog)
Lovely to read. It was the perfect holiday book
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Loved it Katie fforde never disappoints!!!!!! Great story, makes you want to up sticks to Scotland!

Loved it Katie fforde never disappoints

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an excellent narration made the story lively and enjoyed every minute. a feel good book.

an excellent narration

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I really enjoyed listening to this book.
The descriptions of the Scottish scenery was Perfect.

A Lovely Soft Gentle Story

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

I love Jilly Bond's narrations normally, but her Scottish accents are ghastly (from the point of view of a Scot!)

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Summer at Sea?

I know the puffer in the book, but had no idea that this book was going to be about it and the lovely area on the Argyll coast, so for me that, was the most memorable part.

Enjoyable

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This is a true to type Katie Fforde book, a little predictable but thoroughly enjoyable, warm and comfy - perfect escapism.
Narrator is fine although comes across as a bit self-satisfied at times

Typical Fforde - in a good way

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