Bøger af Marcia Willett

In this latest early novel from the beloved Marcia Willett, Henry Morley can only wonder at the good fortune that has given him a vivacious wife and a beloved family home called Nethercombe. When he remodels a cluster of cottages known as the Courtyard, he is delighted to welcome a group of charming tenants. But soon disaster strikes, and everyone must come together to face the crises head on. Marcia Willett's ardent fans will savor a return visit with some of her most endearing characters.The Courtyard is a gem of a story to be savored.

Picking up the story of Kate Webster and Cass Wivenhoe that began with First Friends, A Friend of the Family (published in the UK as Thea's Parrot) tells the tale of one of their friends, Felicity, a married woman who has been dallying with George, another mutual acquaintance. When Felicity is widowed, everyone expects George to pop the question. He does, but to the astonishment of Kate and Cass, his intended bride is not Felicity. With her usual generous helping of tears and laughter, Marcia Willett again provides her fans with a treat to be savored."Unanticipated plot twists, winsome characters, and a beguiling setting unite in Willett's captivating comedy of manners." - Booklist

"We're all pilgrims,' he said thoughtfully. "One way or another, aren't we? Always searching for something."Twelfth night - time to put away the Christmas angel. A new year dawns, and everything seems to be falling into place for Dossie. Her son Clem and his adorable five-year-old son Jakey have moved to Cornwall to be closer to her. She runs her own successful catering business. All she needs now is some better luck in her romantic life.Complementing Dossie's rather unconventional family set-up is the wonderfully eccentric Janna: a warm-hearted, generous woman who looks after the quirky nuns of the local convent - and little Jakey. With humour, kindness and the support of friendship, they form a tight bond.But the Sisters' life as they know it is thrown into doubt when an avaricious property developer starts prowling around their beautiful, historic home. Will this close-knit unit who so depend on each other stillbe together next Christmas? And what will they have learnt about the true meaning of family, and about having somewhere you really belong? Find out in Marcia Willett's touching and timeless holiday tale, Christmas in Cornwall.

Cass and Kate meet at school--and are firm friends for the rest of their lives. Both marry naval officers, but Cass's infidelity has far-reaching consequences for her children--and Kate's. Many of the characters in First Friends (published in the UK as Those Who Serve) reappear in later Marcia Willett novels, and we meet their children as well. As always, Marcia Willett's wise understanding of love, loss, marriage, and parenthood is conveyed with honesty, generosity, and compassion.

For those who come here find that the house by the harbour wall offers a warm welcome, and - despite its situation at the very end of the village - a new beginning .

Acutely perceptive and thoroughly entertaining, THEA'S PARROT features some of the loveable characters from Marcia Willett's outstanding first novel, THOSE WHO SERVE.

It was Felix who named it The Birdcage: the tall house in Bristol where Miss Pidgeon lived with her tenant, the beautiful and talented actress Angel, and Angel's daughter, Lizzie.

The gorgeous, summery new novel from Marcia Willett - perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Lucy Diamond and Carole Matthews. Praise for Marcia Willett: 'A genuine voice of our times' The Times 'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail

The eagerly awaited novel from the bestselling author - a gorgeous Christmas read for fans of Lucy Diamond, Trisha Ashley and Carole MatthewsAs Christmas approaches, everything seems to be falling into place for Dossie.With unforgettable characters, charming romance and plenty of warmth, The Christmas Angel is the perfect Christmas read.

The delightfully warm and elegant new novel from the much-loved author Marcia Willett. and Mattie, who has loved Tim in silence for years. And as summer warms the wild Dartmoor landscape, new beginnings take root .

For Kit, the quiet Devon village she visits every year is the perfect retreat. But this summer, she arrives with a heart in turmoil: years have passed since Kit last saw Jake, but now he has written asking to meet again.

Can you ever escape your family ties?Siblings Billa and Ed share their beautiful, grand old childhood home in rural Cornwall.

Jess Penhaligon is on her way to Devon to receive an award for her botanical painting. Hosting her will be Kate, who gladly welcomes her into her home. Jess' own family fell apart several years ago, so she is grateful for Kate's friendliness - and her close unit of extended family and friends, who embrace Jess just as warmly.

In the small inlaid wooden box, Matt's mother had kept all his childhood memories. But her marriage is threatened when her husband refuses to live so far from his practice. Meanwhile, Matt begins to discovers the strange and tragic secret which has affected his whole life .

It was in the middle of a snowstorm when Tiggy arrived at the remote house on Bodmin Moor. She was alone, her partner tragically dead in an accident, and Julia, her dearest friend, welcomed her into her warm and chaotic family.

Jolyon Chadwick, a famous television presenter, takes his new girlfriend Henrietta home meet his extended family - and also to meet Marie, the mother who deserted him and his father many years ago, now re-appeared and seeming to want forgiveness. Jolyon, however, is not in the mood for forgiveness.

Paradise has been home to generations of Trevannions: Paradise, the house at the head of a sheltered Cornish valley where Mrs Trevannion lives, surrounded by her family.

The evocative and delightful final novel in the Devonshire trilogy featuring the Chadwick Family

The magnificent first novel in the Devonshire trilogy featuring the unforgettable Chadwick family

A warm-hearted novel in which the renovation of a mill shows how lives too can be rebuilt

The stunning and emotional second novel in the Chadwick Family trilogy set in Devonshire

A deeply moving novel that shows the strength of love and friendship in confronting the dark sorrows of life

Marcia Willett's wonderful debut novel is a moving and fascinating story of the ups and downs of Navy life

An exhilarating and warm-hearted novel that shows it's never too late to start over

An engrossing and sympathetic portrayal of family turmoil

A sensitive and compassionate story of the strong bonds of friendship and family

Skøn roman af Marcia Willett, kendt og elsket for bl.a. Chadwick-trilogien. Om familier og de hemmeligheder, som de bærer på.Efter sin mors død finder Matt en stak fotografier af sig selv i den fine lille rosentræsæske, som han op gennem sin barndom gemte forskellige små skatte i sammen med sin mor. Men Matt kan ikke genkende sig selv på fotografierne – både tøjet og omgivelserne virker fremmede. Og hvorfor er hans søster, Imogen, ikke med på nogen af dem? Imogen selv befinder sig i sit livs dilemma. Huset, hun har drømt om hele sit liv, kan blive hendes, hvis hun vil have det. Hendes mand, dyrlægen Julian, nægter imidlertid at flytte dertil, og den lille familie begynder at knage i fugerne. Pressen skriver:»Marcia Willet beskriver meneskene og omgivelserne, så man næsten føler, at man selv er med i bogen.«– Søndag