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'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming'
Jessica RedlandCottage Two, Bracken Ridge Farm sits at the end of a
pitted track, with the glorious Yorkshire moors stretching behind
it. Just a simple two up, two down, the cottage holds the promise
of a new start for two very different women, but it is also full of
secrets. Fifty years ago, newly-wed Stella is relishing making the
little cottage a happy home. But for all the lovingly handmade
curtains, and the hot dinners ready on the table for her husband,
Stella's dreams of married life jar painfully with the truth. Fifty
years later, the cottage is a new beginning for Tamzin. Determined
to get away from her previous life, she makes the move to the wild
and vast Yorkshire countryside. When Tamzin finds a sepia photo of
a woman, Stella, standing in the cottage's garden, there's a
sadness in her eyes that Tamzin recognises. As the cottage reveals
more of its secrets, Tamzin is desperate to find out whether Stella
got her happy ending. And as she gradually makes new friends, and
starts to win over her mysterious neighbour Euan, Tamzin dares to
dream about her own happy ending too... Escape the rat race with
this heart-warming, page-turning new novel from Jane Lovering.
Perfect for fans of Julie Houston, Beth O'Leary and Kate Forster
Praise for Jane Lovering: 'I adored the dual timeline aspect of
this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past.
Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming'
Jessica Redland 'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters
you'll love.' Matt Dunn on A Country Escape What readers are saying
about Jane Lovering: 'Jane Lovering has that ability to choose
exactly the right words and images to make you laugh, with a
wonderful touch of the ridiculous, then moving seamlessly to a
scene of such poignancy that it catches your breath.' 'It is very
difficult to explain just how wonderful this book is. The power of
her words and her descriptive prowess to put it bluntly is
amazing... the emotional impact it has had on me will be long
lasting.' 'Fall in love with reading all over again with this
cracking tale from Jane Lovering. An excellent reminder, if one is
needed, of the absolute pleasure of losing yourself in a good
book.'
This is the indispensible, inspirational and practical guide to
being resourceful by design in your home. Save money, save the
planet and stay ahead in the style stakes: if there's something
going spare, there's a use for it somewhere. With a wealth of
tricks and tips, design examples from leading luminaries such as
Jasper Morrison and Marcel Waanders, and step-by-step projects you
can try around the house, Remake It: Home provides design
inspiration and practical `know how' in equal measure. Smart,
savvy, entertaining and fully illustrated throughout, this book
will show you how to make the most of the things you already have -
in style.
The Pig is a collection of restaurants with rooms in Hampshire,
Devon, Dorset and Somerset - and soon in Kent, West Sussex and
Cornwall. Now, everyone can enjoy The Pig from the comfort of their
own homes. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an
idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious
recipes, how-to guides, tips, tricks and stories. Inside the pages
of The Pig you will find: Classic recipes from Nan's rice pudding
to proper fish pie, porchetta, gammon with parsley sauce, devilish
devilled kidneys on toast, a right old eton mess and even a pink
blancmange bunny. The Pig's Guide to Pigs from identifying
different breeds and selecting the best cuts of meat to making your
own sausages, crackling and charcuterie. How to pickle, forage and
identify edible flowers and suggestions on how to bring the weird
and wonderful vegetables, fruits and salads from the garden into
the kitchen. Noble wine, simple food from classic cocktails to
modern twists and all the best accompaniments. Interior design
recreating the comfort and elegance of The Pig at home. Setting the
scene, The Pigs top tips on hosting your own festivals, summer
feasts and winter gatherings, including creating the perfect
playlist to the best recipes to cook outdoors. Praise for the book:
'For us at home, the cookbook provides the perfect inspiration.'
The Telegraph Magazine Praise for The Pig Hotels: Rick Stein:
'Dinner, bed and breakfast at The Pig, any Pig, is a comforting
thought of some lovely flavoured pork, a British abundance of
vegetables and some fabulous red wine.' The Sunday Times: 'There
isn't a trace of cynicism here - just enthusiasm, craft and people
who love what they do, creating a place you really, really don't
want to leave.' The Financial Times 'Some inherited memory of a
weekend with grandparents I never had... a little bohemian, and
unbelievably good at cooking.' Tom Parker Bowles: 'The Pig
revolutionised the country house hotel, creating a true home away
from home. No pomp or pretence, just beautiful rooms and
magnificent food with produce from their own kitchen gardens. Where
The Pig goes, the others follow.'
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