craftyemma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amelia is down on her luck after her husband walked out of her and their son, Charlie. Then genealogist Benji appears, telling Amelia she is the heir to a huge castle on the Northumberland coast, which she is expected to continue running as a tourist attraction.
When Amelia and Charlie discover the castle is haunted, they must follow the clues provided by the ghosts in order to ensure the future of the castle is safe, while at the same time making changes to encourage visitors to the failing attraction.
I loved the characters, particularly Benji and Dorothy, as well as the stunning Northumberland coast descriptions. I could easily have read the book in one sitting if it weren't for other life commitments!
When Amelia and Charlie discover the castle is haunted, they must follow the clues provided by the ghosts in order to ensure the future of the castle is safe, while at the same time making changes to encourage visitors to the failing attraction.
I loved the characters, particularly Benji and Dorothy, as well as the stunning Northumberland coast descriptions. I could easily have read the book in one sitting if it weren't for other life commitments!
laura_sharman's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
5.0
It's such a great and cozy book to read while feeling the sun on your face and having a cold drink near you.
A great writing style that makes you reading the book in less time than expecting, a story that has a bit of everything to experience a heartwarming romance with a bit of mystery in an old castle that is holding captive a ghost, (like most castles do, no? ) and a great few experiences in the weeks to restore the old chambers and furniture for a future business that could keep them live a lovely life in the castle.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
4.0
Not your average chick lit read, great fun but with a twist of mystery and ghosts added to it. Full of wonderful characters a great story full of friendship , humour and romance
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
thatcaffeinatedreader's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
blackcatlouise's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is not the best written book I have ever read or the best romance, but it is wonderfully escapist and a delightful tale of a woman and her son who inherit a castle in Northumberland. There is a romance but it is not centre stage, we mainly learn about the people she meets who live and work at the castle and some other surprising characters.
I'm giving this 5 stars because I enjoyed it so much x
I'm giving this 5 stars because I enjoyed it so much x