Philippa's Farm

Philippa’s Farm is a humorous novel in an idyllic setting filled with fun, interesting and quirky characters and even more interesting storylines, my favorite being Agatha, Philippa’s sister and her love affair with gin.
Although Philippa, the main character, comes across as judgmental, one will warm up to her by the end of the book.

The descriptions of rural Ireland and Philippa’s farm were evocative and I was easily transported to this picturesque setting. I loved reading about her short getaway to Aran, her spinning course in Bath, and her two-week vacation in France with her friends.

There are a lot of “laugh-out-loud” scenes throughout, helping to keep the pace. The ending was a bit of a surprise and satisfying. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. Overall, an interesting read and I recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was drawn in by the cover and the description. I wasn't expecting a romance book, and was pleasantly surprised that even though there is a romance in the story, it wasn't a bodice ripper! More about home, family, town folks and all of there quirks and habits and how they impact on Philippa. I don't blame Philipa in the least for creating her own present and past. I sometimes did that, too when I had difficult to explain family. Simpler and far less painful to deal with them that way. I loved all the wonderful details of her life on her farm. I found the book very engrossing and enjoyed reading it. It will go on my to be read again shelf. Wonderful tale for reading on these long winter evening. I am sure it will find it's audience!