A lovely read that is set in Cornwall. When Cordelia inherits a house from her ex husband her first thought is to sell it. With the support of her family and friends she is encouraged to think again. She not only puts her heart into renovating the house but she finds friends, happiness and new beginnings along the way.

Cordelia Jago has inherited a dilapidated mansion in Cornwall. She has bad memories of her time in the house and wants to sell it on sight.
She starts to renovate the house in order to sell but it seems to weave a spell on her.
Can she find peace there and a new life?

This was a really absorbing read, set amidst a Cornish backdrop, and sees Delia having to confront an unhappy past when she's left a house she has nothing but bad memories about.

You really feel for Delia from the get go. Life has dealt her some crappy cards, and then she receives the news of her unexpected inheritance and the bad memories come flooding back. Her intention is to sell the house asap, and is even reluctant to go inside - that really gets your interest as to what happened in her past that brings back such visceral reactions. So we get to see the story unfold in the present, and dipping back in time, to watch over her life and encounters with a wide range of characters - some nice, some very unpleasant!!

This is a story about reconnecting and also reclaiming the good memories from the bad, and I really enjoyed the characters of Sammi, Mrs Joy and Rose! The people around Delia give her that time to come to terms with what she's been through and find a way to move forward. A great summer read!

Another gorgeous, heartwarming novel from Fern.
Set in Cornwall at a crumbling Cornish Manor, Fern creates great characters who we just love and root for.
There are many ups and downs for Delia, who has been left this manor house, but with her aunt's help she begins to come to terms with her past. A joyous read with a touch of romance too.
Cornwall once again casts its spell.
Happiness guaranteed with a novel from Fern.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

Really enjoyable read from Fern Britton, interesting storyline, good characters, and set in Cornwall…perfect! Particularly enjoyed aunt Rose’s character, and the intriguing Mrs Joy, Recommended.

I enjoyed Fern Britton's latest offering. Having lost everything and feeling bereft and vulnerable, Delia Jago is astounded when she is left a house she never wanted and has no desire to keep. With encouragement from her Aunt Rose and her best friend Sammi, Delia is encouraged not to rush in and sell the house, Wilder Hoo. What follows is a recovery journey for the house and its owner. Beautifully written, with well-developed characters, some distasteful and others joyful. Great escapism in Cornwall.

A light easy to read book set in Cornwall on the coast. Wonderful characters with one or two villains to balance the mix. Mainly set in the present day with odd dips into the past. A touch of magic entwined throughout, especiallyin theformof MrsJoy. Definitely a relaxing book to take on holiday and immerse oneself in

A lovely read set on the dramatic coast of Cornwall.

Delia is left a wreck of a country estate by her not so nice ex husband and this follows how, thanks to good friends, family and a kind of Mary Poppins character, she gets through it.

A perfect holiday read - easy to follow and dip in and out of!

An absolutely glorious read that i didn't want to end. Snippets from the past brought in to the present and happiness that has come from pain and heartache. I loved it.
Delia is left a country estate by her late and unpleasant husband.....she can't wait to get shot of it..but with the encouragement of her good friends & Aunt Rose, not to mention the enigmatic Mrs Joy, she decides to keep it. What follows is a lovely journey to recovery for Delia and the house.
Highly recommend.

A lovely read set in picturesque Cornwall, absolutely perfect for a holiday read!
Delia has unexpected inherited a house but it’s not just any old house, it’s a massive crumbling pile, full of bad feelings for Delia!
Told in the past and present we follow Delia from childhood to present day, upon what has not been the easiest of journeys to say the least!
Despite this Delia armed with tenacity, braveness and sheer will power and an eclectic mix of family friends and the enigmatic Mrs Joy transforms the house, gardens and outbuildings and in doing so begins her own voyage if discovery and healing along the way!
A lovely read full of hope, serving chances and new beginnings
Thank you net galley for this early read

I’ve read several of Ferns books but this one I didn’t enjoy as much. Set in Cornwall but spread over the past and present didn’t work for me. I would still recommend this to others. Thanks to Fern and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley.

I always really enjoy Fern Britton’s books so was delighted to discover another one and so pleased to be allowed to review it. The main character, Delia, has been through so many losses and then, unexpectedly, is left a crumbling mansion in Cornwall. This story is about Delilah’s experiences restoring the mansion and, as she does, restoring herself.
A delightful read and really recommended. Enjoy!!

I received a free copy of, A Cornish Legacy, by Fern Britton, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Delia has inherited a house from her ex, after he passed away. This book goes back and forth, it does not stay in present time. This book is about secrets, new beginnings, and starting over, its a good read.

I absolutely love Fern's stories and this one was superb, full of hope, love, betrayal, friendships back to love and happiness, I really hope we get to visit Wilder Hoo again to see how everyone is getting on, not forgetting the wonderful Mrs. Constance Joy, bravo!

Fern is a great author and she does not disappoint with this book, set in Cornwall and written over two timelines. Wilder hoo is a mansion that gets left to an unsuspecting heiress.

My thanks to Netgalley and publishers Harper Collins for an ARC of this book, which I requested because Fern Britton has always been one of a very small group of writers that I will turn to when I want something very light, uncomplicated, and entertaining. I#ve read most of her books and she never fails.
But this time I was disappointed. She used the idea of the large inherited country house/estate and the telling of the present day story intertleaved with the back story of her main character. Both, I feel, have been overdone in novels in recent years, but both are main parts of the story here. I'm afraid that my reaction was, "Not again ! " And if you really start to analise the story, there are frequent holes in it.
But it is set in the author's beloved Cornwall and peppered with some lovely descriptions of weather and countryside, which you know are authentic. This was, as ever, an enjoyable, escapist read if you are prepared to put your mind into neutral.

I’ve enjoyed Fern Britton’s books in the past and this is another highly enjoyable read. The main character, Delia has suffered many losses beginning with her mother in childhood and ending with her career and trust. She unexpectedly inherits a crumbling Cornish Manor House and is determined to sell as soon as possible but needs to improve its condition to sell. With the input of memorable characters Delia puts both herself and the house back together. A story of love, friendship and community set in glorious Cornwall, I highly recommend.this an excellent summer read.

Really enjoyed this book. Loved the Cornwall setting and liked the characters and how the story was told. Would recommend reading this book

A wonderful book about a Cornish house and the effect it has on the people around it. Told over several timelines and with a hint of magic the story gradually unfolds with a gentle hint of romance but aided by a strong woman who definitely knows her worth. Some wonderful characters.

I love anything by Fern and would sell my soul every time for an early copy so I was so happy to be granted early access. The setting, the characters, quite simply everything was divine about this book. A privilege to read and will sell itself b