Fern Britton has done it again with A Cornish Legacy — a beautifully told story filled with charm, emotion, and the comforting spirit of Cornwall. The characters are relatable and lovingly drawn, and the setting is described with such affection that you can almost hear the waves and smell the sea air.

This book explores love, belonging, and second chances with warmth and sensitivity. It’s a perfect escape, ideal for curling up with on a quiet afternoon. Whether you're new to Fern Britton’s writing or a long-time fan, this is a truly enjoyable and touching read.

Delia Jago returns from London to her roots in Cornwall having inherited a white elephant of a house from her ex husband. She has bad memories of the times they spent there with her dysfunctional in laws. Accompanied by her friend Sammi, Delia is persuaded into the house, the onwards to visit her Aunt Rose, Delia's only relative. Delia is aware she abandoned Aunt Rose during her marriage but we see love, hope and family bonds surpassing everything. We learn the story of Delia's marriage and join with her and the team as they set about restoring Wilder Hoo. I would really like to have known more about the mysterious Mrs Joy who really was a joy. And a mystery like the house itself. #netgalley #acornishlegacy

The magic of Cornwall always works its spell and paired with Fern Britton’s compelling storytelling, this book is a delight. Spanning several decades we follow Cordelia through the ups and downs of her life. We journey with her through happiness, joy, fear, pain, uncertainty and love. We learn to love her support team and the constant joy that Mrs Joy brings but enabling Delia to breathe life back into Wilder Hoo. A great read at anytime of the year, you will not regret picking up this book, just make sure you have a pot of tea and slice of cake to hand because you will not want to put it down.

This was a lovely, feel good story, based in Cornwall. Some really good characters and a storyline that takes into account all the ups and downs of life. There was a great conclusion which tied everything off beautifully.

Love Fern as a writer and she hasn't disappointed again.
Delia is going through so personal turmoil and we follow her through her story and how she gets back on her feet to restart her life.

A pleasant, enjoyable read. Enjoyed the characters and learning their personalities, you nearly knew what they were thinking. A easy story to follow, sad in places.

I very much enjoyed this novel set in Cornwall. Cordelia isn't overly thrilled about inheriting a sprawling, run down property, and wants to escape back to London to avoid its painful memories.
A lovely, escapist book, the perfect holiday read.

Fern is a great author whose book I always enjoy. This was one that had me hooked from the very first page to the last. Highly recommend.

Set in Cornwall, this is an emotional story that centres around a crumbling Cornish Mansion with an eventful past. As is often the case, the old building has a presence that defines it and a supernatural atmosphere. The story begins when Cordelia unexpectedly inherits the house. It has unsettling memories for her, and she wants to be rid of it, but others who love her want her to make her peace with it and move on with her life. The story explores her Cornish upbringing, life in London, and the relationships that bring her to the house. Its diverse characters, all complex and relatable, complement the vivid storytelling. It's a satisfying read following Delia's experiences as she renovates the house and starts a new chapter in her life. I like the characterisation, particularly Delia's emotional journey to happiness, the vibrant Cornish setting and the supernatural atmosphere the house engenders.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I really enjoyed this book set in Cornwall .Delia inherits Wilder Hoo from her ex husband a dilapidated mansion house with bad memories for her .She really wants to sell it but needs to fix it first but her friends and Aunt Rose really would like her to keep it .Gradually she begins to love the house,The characters are delightful especially Aunt Rose and the mysterious Mrs Joy the house keeper .This is a story of love ,new beginnings and starting over .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC

I know more of Fern Britton from her TV career and this is actually only the second book of hers that I have read.

In 'A Cornish Legacy' the protagonist is Delia and during the course of the novel we learn about her early life, then her disastrous marriage, followed by her inheriting to her great shock Wilder Hoo, a country house in Cornwall that she has connections to.

A pleasant summer read with wonderful descriptions of Cornwall and I found the house and garden restoration details particularly enjoyable. If Cornwall, Gardening and Country Houses appeal then this is one for you.

I’ve always been a fan of books by Fern and it feels like there’s been quite a gap since the last. That said I was excited to receive an advance copy of this one.
It’s full of interesting characters and as we delve into their history we find sadness and difficulty but by the end it will warm your heart.

Fern Britton is one of my favourite authors, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading her latest book.

Set in Cornwall, Delia returns to the old manor house which she has inherited. Having mixed feelings about the house, she is determined to sell as quickly as possible, and forget the past which still haunts her.

The book explores her past maturing into the top hair stylist she becomes, and the disturbing secret which her mother and Auntie Rose kept hidden.

All the characters are well described, and I enjoyed the humour and banter between Delia’s Aunt Rose, her best friend Sammi, and the mysterious housekeeper Mrs Joy. All offer support, and are people you can depend on. The rugged Cornish scenery brings it to life with its outstanding beauty, you can almost feel the rush of the waves as they crash on the shore.

The book is heartwarming and mainly lighthearted, exploring Delia’s feelings for Johnny, but also explores domestic abuse. As Delia matures her character develops and the second part of the book brings in new characters who add depth and interest.

Although, at first, Part 2 of the story lacked pace, I found this to be a compelling read which keeps you turning the pages.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harpercollins for an advanced copy of this beautiful book.
Delia has been left a crumbling Manor by her ex husband and her first instinct is to sell however with her aunts help she comes to terms with her past and with the spell of Cornwall and the magic or romance this makes the book a lovely read Fern Britton!

A happy ending after a sad and unfortunate life for Delia. Set in Cornwall and London, a story about being brought up by two sisters with no knowledge of a Dad, except that he was away doing good deeds in far of places, or so the story was spun by her mum. Basically her mum, Christine fell pregnant after a brief flirtation with a local guy, who when he found out told her that actually he was going out with someone else too and was about to marry that someone else!!! So she made up a story to tell Delia about a fabulous Dad who was always busy elsewhere, which amazingly Delia bought! Until she was 17 when her mum had an accident on the small holding they had and died. Her Aunt Rose then told Delia the truth. Leaving Delia reeling and angry, she went off to London and became a fantastic hairdresser of great renown. Met an actor, married him after only a short time and regretted it later as he turned out to be quite a cad, along with his parents. Divorced. Then a few year's later, her Ex died and left her this great big house in Cornwall. The rest of the story is about her doing up the house, on a tight budget and meeting all the locals, including Mrs Joy, who would appear to be a ghost??? or certainly having other powers! Never really explained, left up to one's imagination.
An intriguing tale, fun happy read as it all comes good in the end.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I have really enjoyed all this authors books and this was up there as one of my favourites. Great characters and storyline

This looked like a cosy read from a respected and well loved writer. Lots of themes and timelines cross this novel set in cosy Cornwall.
Rejection. Deceit. Threats. Rape. Alcoholism. Delia inherits a wrecked ancient house & wants
to sell immediately due to its bad memories. Her best friend's reaction is the opposite & he tries
to persuade her otherwise. Delia’s Aunt helps her come to terms with the lies of her upbringing &
a father who didn't want her or her mother. But confrontation can erupt into a violence. Does she
find true love and peace in this sweetest of locations?

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collin's for a digital copy pre publication. This is my own honest
review.

You only have to say old manor house and Cornwall and I am immediately drawn in. A lovely story in past and present that is not fast moving but still had me hooked from the beginning. Great characters and setting makes this a perfect book for this summer

It's time to fall in love with a visit to Cornwall all over again with A Cornish Legacy.
Cordelia Jago is an interesting character. She doesn't wear any make-up, is a bit fed up and all is a bit ordinary. She's also not had things easy, having lost the major thing in life, so you really can feel for her. Things, however, change when she discovers she's been left a manor house in a will. This manor house, Wilderhoo, like the setting in Cornwall, seems to be quite a character in itself and has quite profound effects on her, which in turn makes things quite thought-provoking for the reader.

What makes this inheritance really different is that Cordelia doesn't actually want it. She remembers it from another place in time. It becomes quite a mysterious book in that way. It sweeps you up because by this time you want to know why she doesn't want this big country pile to do up, apart from it being a money pit. Makes you want to read more into what the  memories its bringing back as the house then appears to also have a life of its own... It really seems to go with the saying of "walls have ears". This country pile just knows things and there are conscious and unconscious thoughts that Cordelia then has about it.

The book is succinctly set in both the past and the present, giving a whole picture about what's been going on. It's told in a very compelling way, and much like the house pulling Cordelia in, it draws you as a reader into its depths of emotion and life opportunities and life matters.

Fern Britton weaves the seascape, the manor house and the power of memories expertly together, creating a highly atmospheric, highly adept and compelling book.

Written between past and present, Cordelia Jago has to confront her ghosts after her ex-husband Johnny Carlisle-Hart leaves her his family home - Wilder Hoo. At first she is reluctant to accept it, determined to sell it and walk away from the negative memories which are invoked the moment she walks through the door. But with support from her long term friend Sammi Hashmi, and a sprinkle of fate, Cordelia stays. There are some great characters here - including her Aunt Rose, someone who supported her through childhood after her mother's tragic death, and Mrs Joy, the indispensable housekeeper at Wilder Hoo, who always seems to be able to anticipate everyone's needs. It's an entertaining read, and set in Cornwall, ticked all the boxes for me. Recommended.