When Delia receives a legacy from her ex-husband it is both unexpected and unwanted: a crumbling Manor House in Cornwall. Her first thought is to sell it as quickly as possible but with the help of her aunt, her best friend and the Nanny McPhee-like Mrs Joy, just maybe she can make it work.

An absolute page turner with well written characters that you will desperately want to succeed in their plans.

When cordelia recieves an unexpected official letter she wonderes what it might be to her surprise it is the last will and testiment from her ex husband stating he has left her Wilder Hoo house a crumbling mansion that holds lots of unhappy memories.
She doesnt want it and first thoughts are to sell it but soon finds out it not worth it.
Her best freind sammi loves it and bets she cant get it up and runnng and making money by april and she takes him on.
with help from locals and her Aunt rose it starts to come together.
She soon comes to love the old place again aswell as mending her broken heart to with the help of a friendly gardener that helps her make her origanal plans for the garden that were discarded by her ex mother in law reality.

When Cordelia (Delia) inherited Wilser Hoo from her ex husband, she has one plan to sell it and get ris of it and her past history forever, sadly her aunt and her closest friend Sammi are doing everything they can to convince her to keep it and restore it to its former glory, but is she brave enough and can she make it work.

I loved this book, I loved the way it jumped from past to present and back again.

The characters are fabulously written and I read the story in two days, I couldn't put it down, my favourite Frrn Britton book ever.

An unwanted legacy made good. Delia unexpectedly inherits an ancient and decrepit house called Wilder Hoo. She takes her best friend Sammi with her . He marvels at it but she just wants it sold as she has bad memories of it and it’s in a terrible state. Sammi’s excited reaction on exploring Wilder Hoo is what most of us would feel. The house is a character in its own right, describing to us what it was like in its heyday. The housekeeper, Mrs Joy, is thrilled when Delia changes her mind and decides to renovate it and recommends the best local tradespeople.

Delia’s Auntie Rose is quite a character, a complete contrast from her former in-laws, who are utter snobs and her husband is a waste of space! All the characters are well-drawn, so you feel you’d recognise them if you met them. Will one of them be a second chance at happiness for Delia?

A brilliant holiday read! I really enjoyed this story about Delia and the way her life changes when she finds herself the heir to a stunning but dilapidated Cornish Manor House. She rebuilds her life along with this beautiful home helped by her friends, her beloved Aunt Rose, and the mysterious Mrs Joy. A book filled with love, hope, friendship and promise.

I love Fern Britton and she certainly didn't let me down here.
Well written characters, beautiful surroundings and a touch of Mills & Boon storyline.
I needed something more gentle to read after to many thrillers and this really hit the spot.
A lovely read to enjoy on holiday or sat in the garden.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.