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A mother, a daughter, a granddaughter – with questions to ask and secrets to share
Josie Barraclough visited the Isle of Harris in the 1960s when she was 19. She’s never forgotten her trip, nor the boy she met. Now, almost sixty years later, she returns, bringing her daughter and granddaughter with her. But why has she come back? And how much will she tell them?Her daughter, Martha, is an empty-nester in midlife. She isn’t sure anymore of her place in the world, but the matching solitude and melancholy to be found in the island both comforts and unnerves her.
And there’s Bea, having a tough time at University, who wonders if a tiny cottage in a remote place with her mum and granny is a good idea at all.
In Harris, the nights draw in, the birds are on the move, the weather brings change to the hills and the sea. But there are fine days too, autumn traditions abound, the gifts of the island are right here – if the Barracloughs choose to embrace them.
PRAISE FOR THE FLORA'S HOUSE SERIES
There is a yearning in this book, a longing for something different, something else, that just felt so palpable and relatable.This book made me smile, made me tear up... I completely adored it - an easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!
@the_sara_post
What I loved about this book is it forces you to take a breath, to look around you and assess what you’re doing in life.
@theauthorslounge
Freya has this incredible power of creating gentle, misleadingly simple stories, which take you unawares by their power. Their magic seeps into your veins and draws you into the scenery and into the lives of the characters.
@salboreads
���'''⭐️⭐️���️⭐️ I loved this! Another gorgeous story from Flora’s little house. Another 5 star heartwarming read!
@lisa.loves.literature
I just savoured every word, and treasured every minute while reading it. Thank you for another captivating story at Flora’s House
@helenlovesbooks
I adore the quiet hopefulness, poignancy and wisdom in these novellas …evocative, thoroughly immersive and altogether beautiful!
@whatchrissiereadnext
This book is exactly what I needed & it has left me feeling inspired & with a smile on my face.
@hyggenookandbook
Currently in the top spot for my short book of the year. I will not stop shouting about this book or this series, it is glorious perfection - get a copy!
@travels.along.my.bookshelf
Moving, funny, comforting, deeply satisfying read
@helen_t_reads
A gentle, rich novel that reminds us that the most unexpected trips can change everything... Perfect for readers who enjoy thoughtful contemporary fiction
@nic_thebookworm
a deeply comforting story of connection, self-discovery and hope. As with every book in this series, the true magic lies in the healing power of nature and community: the quiet spell cast by Harris and its islanders.
@hook.me.a.book
Genre: General Fiction
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