I am trying to read less 'chick-lit' these days but this author is a particular favourite of mine and her books are not as trashy as many out there so definitely one to pick up in the library. She always develops her characters well and so you want to read on to find out what happens to them. I liked the conceit that this one is centred around the sale of a stately home. An easy but entirely delightful read. I jumped at the chance to get the latest Freya North book, you can rely on her to write a good story with likeable characters. Its a nice light-hearted read about Stella, who starts work at the estate agents run by her uncle. She is looking for a new start for herself and her son Will. The other two main characters are Lydia, who owns Longbridge Hall and is looking to sell it, and Xander, who is fiercely protective of Lydia and is sure Stella is trying to take advantage of her. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and to see how all their lives become entwined. As suggested by the title rumours and gossip feature highly in the story as Lydia's plans to sell become known and the villagers wonder how their lives will be affected. An enjoyable story and recommended as a summer holiday read.
Bit slow to start with, picking up and turned into a lovely story.
—manisha
Easy to read, nice enough to keep on reading.
—Emiley459
I have to say I loved this book, great twist
—cmcpherro80
really good book was sad to finish it,
—redsnowdoll
Slow beginning, but very nice
—djstyles16
