I loved this! It was a bit like if David Lynch had written a family drama set in an English country house. Perfectly idyllic family, but secrets, skeletons, and unsaid things just lurking beneath. Fabulous characters, each one had their own fascinating story, lush and beautiful setting, and an immersive plot that just won't let you go. Who could ask for more?

A very quick to finish of the "A Place for Us quadrilogy" - this is a fun little set of books telling a sweet, if predictable story in which a family's secrets are revealed. The characters are generally all quite lovely except one who appears to be inexplicably unlikeable and, I am sure you can guess without reading it that it all comes together nicely at the end.

I cannot understand why this was written in four parts - I don't think it added in any way to the story and just seems to be some sort of device to make the reader have to buy more books which I think is rather disrespectful.

It wasn't my favourite by any means but it was very easy reading and only took a few days to get through the final three. I wouldn't look for another one by this author, but I might read one on holiday if it was left at the airport!