Evelyn Atkins and her sister Babs were two middle-aged sisters who lived in suburban Surrey and led the humdrum life of so many commuters. Then Evelyn broke her leg and it meant an early retirement from her demanding job. The two sisters scraped together the money to buy an island off Cornwall.
We Bought an Island Series
This series chronicles the remarkable true story of two sisters who embark on an ambitious adventure to purchase and transform a remote island. Follow their journey filled with unexpected challenges, hard work, and the creation of a new life amidst a rugged yet beautiful landscape. It's a narrative of courage, resilience, and finding one's place in the world far from ordinary life. The tales celebrate the strength of sisterhood and the transformative power of bold life choices.

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