The Vintage Village Bake Off: The BRAND NEW feel-good, laugh-out-loud novel from top ten bestseller Judy Leigh

In the Devon village of Millbrook, Robert Parkin, in his seventies, becomes the unlikely sex symbol of the village gardening club after his baking prowess attracts the attention of the local ladies. His sisters, Bunty and Hattie, are brought to Millbrook for a baking competition, and as they relish each other's company, Robert finds happiness in being at the heart of his community. This heartwarming story by Judy Leigh explores family, friendship, and second chances, and is filled with unforgettable characters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

In his seventies, Robert Parkin is astonished to discover himself the unexpected sex icon of the village gardening club.

Living in contented isolation with his cat Isaac Mewton in the Devon village of Millbrook, Robert is entertained by his mischievous chickens and goats. He has never understood the rules of romance, but as the local ladies compete for his company, it becomes apparent that Robert's Victoria sponge cake is the bait, and as his baking skills improve, so does his confidence.

Cheesecakes, meringues, puddings, Robert can do it all, but his true masterpieces are his scones—ginger, rosemary, coconut, fruit. His recipes are inspired, and soon come to the attention of the local media. Which county does the best cream tea—Devon or Cornwall? It's time for an age-old debate to be settled with a competition.

Robert's sisters, Bunty and Hattie, are both at crossroads in their lives, so news of their brother's baking competition is the perfect excuse to bring them to Millbrook. And as the siblings relish each other's company, and Robert relishes being at the heart of his community, a summer of scones may just light the way to long-lasting happiness for them all.

Enjoy Judy Leigh's wonderful world of family, friendship, and feasting in this perfect feel-good story for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French, and Caroline James.

What a happy, uplifting book this is. Set in Devon with a skillful look at village life, second chances, and finally finding happiness in unexpected places, Judy Leigh conjures up a wonderful story and some unforgettable characters. Highly recommended!

Maddie Please

"I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle romantic comedy which made me laugh a lot and cry a little. No one says it better than Judy—it's never too late to find love.

Julia Jarman"

Readers love Judy Leig.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785132186