Country Village Summer Fete: A perfect, heartwarming holiday read

The Country Village Summer Fete is a heartwarming and charming story about love, friendship, and village life. It follows Emma Patrick, who returns to her childhood village after years away and finds herself embracing the community and falling in love. The book has received praise from readers for its feel-good factor, relatable characters, and festive atmosphere.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre

Little Bramble is the epitome of a perfect country village, brimming with community spirit and warmth. It is a place that Phillipa Ashley, the author of "A Perfect Cornish Escape," has fallen in love with. The novel is a feel-good, uplifting summer read for fans of Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley, and it follows the life of Emma Patrick, who is on the cusp of her 50th birthday and realizes that she has lost any real connection to people due to her focus on work.

When Emma's ageing father needs her help, she decides to go back home to the countryside to spend some time with him. However, returning to Little Bramble after years away is filled with complications and people she would rather avoid. To her surprise, as Emma settles in, she finds herself loving village life. When the opportunity to get involved in the running of the summer fête comes her way, she embraces jam making, cake baking, and bunting. And with romance brewing, Emma begins to doubt the glamorous city life that she worked so hard to build.

"The Country Village Summer Fete" is a heartwarming and charming story about love, friendship, and village life. Holly Martin, the author of "Ice Creams at Emerald Cove," has praised the book, stating that it is full of family, friendship, and the feel-good factor. Bella Osborne, the author of "One Family Christmas," has also recommended the book, describing it as a lovely summery read full of family, friendship, and the feel-good factor.

In addition to the summer fête, readers can return to Little Bramble this winter in "The Country Village Winter Wedding" and "The Country Village Christmas Show," both available now. The books continue to follow the lives of the characters and explore the joys and challenges of village life.

Readers have been raving about "The Country Village Summer Fete." One reviewer on Netgalley said, "If you like village life, family, friends, re-kindled love, and dogs, then this is the book for you." Another reviewer described it as a wonderful feel-good book, while another said, "This book made me dream of the warmer weather and being outside with the sun."

In conclusion, "The Country Village Summer Fete" is a delightful and heartwarming story that will transport readers to the charming village of Little Bramble. It is a must-read for fans of village life, family, friendship, and re-kindled love. The characters are relatable and charming, and the writing is witty and engaging. Whether you are looking for a feel-good summer read or a heartwarming winter story, "The Country Village Summer Fete" has got you covered.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838772826