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The Secret of Angel Cove
'Sometimes you come across books that simply lift your spirits. The Secret of Angel Cove is precisely one of those books . . . gentle, heart-warming, and it leaves you with a smile on your face' Courier
A cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton.
'I've woken up early. I really didn't want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.'
After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She'd been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it's happened, she's not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way.
But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy's quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . .
Praise for Sheila Norton
'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE
'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY
'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN
A cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton.
'I've woken up early. I really didn't want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.'
After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She'd been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it's happened, she's not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way.
But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy's quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . .
Praise for Sheila Norton
'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE
'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY
'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN
352 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2022
About the author
Sheila Norton
55 books175 followersWinner of the RoNAs 'Christmas and Winter Seasonal Award' novel, 2022, with 'Winter at Cliff's End Cottage'.
I live in Chelmsford, UK, with my husband Alan. We have three married daughters and six grandchildren. I've been writing ever since I was a little girl, and finally achieved my lifelong ambition to have a novel published, with the acceptance in 2002 of 'The Trouble With Ally'. Prior to this, I'd been having short stories published in women's magazines for about ten years.
My most recent books are stories set in the English county of Devon, and most include pets in the story! They are feel-good contemporary fiction.
I worked for most of my life as a medical secretary. I now write full-time. I like to relax by reading, walking,swimming, and seeing my family and friends.
I am passionate about my writing and love to hear from my readers. I am also happy to give talks to writers' groups and others, and book signings, in my local area.
I live in Chelmsford, UK, with my husband Alan. We have three married daughters and six grandchildren. I've been writing ever since I was a little girl, and finally achieved my lifelong ambition to have a novel published, with the acceptance in 2002 of 'The Trouble With Ally'. Prior to this, I'd been having short stories published in women's magazines for about ten years.
My most recent books are stories set in the English county of Devon, and most include pets in the story! They are feel-good contemporary fiction.
I worked for most of my life as a medical secretary. I now write full-time. I like to relax by reading, walking,swimming, and seeing my family and friends.
I am passionate about my writing and love to hear from my readers. I am also happy to give talks to writers' groups and others, and book signings, in my local area.
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July 28, 2023
Enjoyed this chic- lit. My favourite bits were the bits with Lina. My least favourite bits were the bits when Terry was ignoring Joy.
February 11, 2023
This book is a beautiful read
February 28, 2023
An easy read, light hearted and management. The story line was simple but had some great moments. Perfect heart warming book you’ll fly through!
December 8, 2024
I enjoyed this book on the whole, but like a lot of chick lit books, it seemed unnecessary and lazy to use man bashing and lazy stereotypes to write a book.
"Thank God for other women. We're so much better at understanding each other, aren't we? Men are just useless"
"You can say that again!"
Yes, some men aren't good listeners, but that also applies to some women and vice versa.
"Thank God for other women. We're so much better at understanding each other, aren't we? Men are just useless"
"You can say that again!"
Yes, some men aren't good listeners, but that also applies to some women and vice versa.
November 26, 2024
A very cosy Christmas read - perfect for those wild weather days when all you want to do is curl up on the sofa with a good book 💚
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