The Wish
- 403 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The touching and emotional new novel from the No.1 bestselling author of The Great Christmas Knit-Off and The Secret of Orchard Cottage
Step into a charming village where each installment unveils a new, captivating narrative. This collection of stand-alone stories immerses you in the heart of a close-knit community, exploring human connections, life's unexpected turns, and the beauty of everyday existence. Discover the magic of this locale through its diverse characters and their unforgettable journeys. Each tale offers a unique experience, yet all are bound by the spirit of this picturesque countryside.
The touching and emotional new novel from the No.1 bestselling author of The Great Christmas Knit-Off and The Secret of Orchard Cottage
Warm and wise bestselling fiction from the hugely popular Alex Brown, the author of The Great Christmas Knit Off and The Great Village Show. April Wilson is wondering what to do next - her life has been turned upside down after the loss of her husband so she's hoping to piece herself together again with a visit to her elderly great aunt, Edith. Arriving in the rural idyll of Tindledale, she's dismayed to find Edith's cottage and the orchard behind it in a sorry state of disrepair. Edith seems to have lost interest completely, instead she's become desperate to find out what happened to her sister, Winnie, who disappeared during WWII. April gets to work immediately, discovering that the orchard still delivers a bumper crop each year, and with the help of some of the villagers - including Matt, the enigmatic Farrier - begins to unravel the mystery of the missing Winnie. Slowly, April can feel things coming to life again - but can Orchard Cottage work its magic on her too?
The protagonist, Sybil, finds solace in her knitting, crafting stunning garments. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her fiancé leaves her for her identical twin sister. As she grapples with heartbreak, her situation worsens when a mishap threatens her job, pushing her to confront her challenges and seek a path to healing and self-discovery.
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