Cornish Secrets Books 1–4

by Kirsty Ferry

This box set includes all 4 books in this series: Books 1, 2, 2.5, and 3:

BOOK 1: A SECRET ROSE
Merryn Burton is excited to travel to Cornwall to start her first big job for the London art dealers she works for. But as soon as she arrives at Pencradoc, a beautiful old mansion, she realizes this will be no ordinary trip . . . Owned by the Penhaligon brothers, the mansion is full of fascinating and valuable artwork. And Merryn’s instant connection with Kit Penhaligon is another reason her trip suddenly becomes a whole lot more interesting. But the house has a secret, and a long-forgotten duchess might just hold the key. . .

BOOK 2: LILY’S SECRET
Aspiring actress Cordelia Beaumont is fed up of spending summer in the city. So she pays a visit to Pencradoc — the beautiful Cornish estate where her friend Merryn works. But far from the relaxing break Cordelia imagined, she finds herself immersed in the glamorous and mysterious world of Victorian theatre sensation, Lily Valentine. Lily was once a guest at Pencradoc and, with the help of visiting artist Matt Harker, Cordelia discovers that the actress left far more than memories at the old house. She also left a scandalous secret . . .

BOOK 3: HOLLY’S CHRISTMAS SECRET (Book 2.5)
It’s almost Christmas at the Pencradoc estate, so tearoom owner Sorcha Davies is baking up a festive storm. She hopes her mince pies will go down a treat at the Christmas exhibition being organized at the house by new local antiques dealer Locryn Dyer. But as Locryn and Sorcha spend more time together, they begin to uncover a special story of Christmas past that played out at Pencradoc over a century before, involving a festive dinner party and a magical secret encounter with a handsome author . . .

BOOK 4: SUMMER’S SECRET MARIGOLD (Book 3)
Sybill Helyer and Coren Penhaligon, who runs the competing arts centre in Cornwall, have joined forces. They’re running an exhibition on the wild and wonderful life of Elsie Pencradoc, a talented artist who lived at Coren’s estate in the early 1900s. But they’re in for a surprise. How will a secret sketchbook and a gothic dress from a long-ago costume ball lead them to the scandalous truth about Elsie — and perhaps encourage them to reveal a few long-kept secrets of their own?

944 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

About the author

Kirsty is from the North East of England and won the English Heritage/Belsay Hall National Creative Writing competition in 2009. She has had articles and short stories published in various magazines, newspapers and anthologies and was also a judge in the Paws 'n' Claws 'Wild and Free' Children's Story competition in 2011 and in 2013. 'The Memory of Snow', her first novel, was commended in the Northern Writer's Awards, shortlisted to the top five of Wyvern's novel competition in 2011 and longlisted in the Red Telephone Novel Competition in 2012. You can find out more about Kirsty and her work at www.rosethornpress.co.uk

Reviews

[Eirlys · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read

I loved this set of four novels. I enjoyed following the stories of a house, and it's generations of families. I got involved with the characters and their emotions. Each book brought together a pair of lovers, fated to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors. The time-slip moments were complicated, but were enchanting.

[Mrs Maureen Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect

I loved every one of the stories. It was brilliant to follow all the family
threw the various years. Kirsty has such an amazing imagination.

[Rosemarie Leahy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not into ghosts and far fetched mystery . Very disappointed this series and choice . Not my taste in reading . I was pleased when I reached the end . Rosemarie Leahy

[Mrs J Ardron · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's an excellent writer. All 4 books kept you interested. Enjoyed every one.