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Tremarnock #3
Tremarnock Summer
Brand new from the bestselling author of Tremarnock and The Cornish Guest House.
Bramble Challoner has had a very normal upbringing. She lives in a semi in the suburbs of London with her parents and works at the call centre down the road. She still goes out with the boy she met at school. At weekends they stay in and watch films on the telly and sometimes hold hands. Bramble is dying for an adventure.
So when her very grand grandfather, Lord Penrose, dies, leaving his huge, rambling house in Cornwall to her, Bramble packs her bags immediately, dragging along her best friend Katie. The sleepy village of Tremarnock had better be ready for its newest residents...
432 pages, Hardcover
Published October 5, 2017
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About the author
Emma Burstall
25 books136 followersEmma is the author of nine novels including her bestselling Cornish series, Tremarnock. These books in order are - Starting Over In Cornwall, Christmas At The Cornish Guest House, A Summer in Cornwall, A Cornish Secret and The Girl Who Came Home To Cornwall.
Her latest book, The House On Rockaway Beach, came out in September 2022 and she's currently working on the next one.
Emma read English at Cambridge University and began her career as a cub reporter on the Western Morning News in Plymouth, later becoming features editor of Woman and Family Circle.
She loves films and the theatre, yoga, pilates, wild swimming, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
She lives in South West London and has three children and two grandchildren.
Her latest book, The House On Rockaway Beach, came out in September 2022 and she's currently working on the next one.
Emma read English at Cambridge University and began her career as a cub reporter on the Western Morning News in Plymouth, later becoming features editor of Woman and Family Circle.
She loves films and the theatre, yoga, pilates, wild swimming, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
She lives in South West London and has three children and two grandchildren.
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November 7, 2025
Bramble Challoner lives in a semi detached house with her father Bill and stepmother Cassie. She is very close to both of them. She has a steady boyfriend in Matt who she has been going with since high school. That has been around ten years as she is now 25. But then her life changes when she learns she had inherited Polgarry Manor from Lord Penrose, the grandfather she never knew. She has only heard stories of how badly he treated her grandmother. Bramble asks Matt to come with her to Cornwall as she checks out the place but he refuses. So Bramble and her friend Katie set off to investigate.
I found it a bit hard to get into this book. Being introduced to so many characters from the town, it took me a while to work out who was who. Not sure if it was the book or maybe lack of concentration on my part. 😁
The Cornwall seaside setting sounds beautiful. As to the characters, I found Bramble immature and irresponsible. She is prone to rash choices. Fergus who lives in a cottage on the property along with young son Wilf were great characters, as are Liz and her eldest daughter Rosie. I first met Liz and Rosie in book 1 of this series, which I loved.
I expected to love this book too but somehow it never quite involved me the way that first book did. There were times it just got bogged down and seemed to drag on.
I liked it but didn’t love it.
I did not read the Kindle version but the paperback.
I found it a bit hard to get into this book. Being introduced to so many characters from the town, it took me a while to work out who was who. Not sure if it was the book or maybe lack of concentration on my part. 😁
The Cornwall seaside setting sounds beautiful. As to the characters, I found Bramble immature and irresponsible. She is prone to rash choices. Fergus who lives in a cottage on the property along with young son Wilf were great characters, as are Liz and her eldest daughter Rosie. I first met Liz and Rosie in book 1 of this series, which I loved.
I expected to love this book too but somehow it never quite involved me the way that first book did. There were times it just got bogged down and seemed to drag on.
I liked it but didn’t love it.
I did not read the Kindle version but the paperback.
July 21, 2017
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The Tremarnock Summer is the third installment in the Tremarnock series. Everything is beautiful in this book, right from the cover to the story to the writing.
It's the story of Bramble Challoner. She is happy with her life, parents, friends and a boyfriend, what more could she want? But it's not all enough. She needs something more. So when she inherits an estate she can taste the beginnings of changes and is ready for an adventure!
She fights, overcomes every obstacle and not let anything lead her down. I was even cheering for her at times and I was so glad to see her succeed. We get to meet other Tremarnock residents. It was nice to read about them as well. Liz seems to be one of the main characters. She was quite lovely helping people around. I liked her. Since this is the third book and I only just read this one I felt like I missed on Liz's past story so would like to read the books in the future. But having said that, this book can be read as a standalone so that's good too.
This is a nice summer read about characters in a town situated by the sea making it a perfect beach read.
The Tremarnock Summer is the third installment in the Tremarnock series. Everything is beautiful in this book, right from the cover to the story to the writing.
It's the story of Bramble Challoner. She is happy with her life, parents, friends and a boyfriend, what more could she want? But it's not all enough. She needs something more. So when she inherits an estate she can taste the beginnings of changes and is ready for an adventure!
She fights, overcomes every obstacle and not let anything lead her down. I was even cheering for her at times and I was so glad to see her succeed. We get to meet other Tremarnock residents. It was nice to read about them as well. Liz seems to be one of the main characters. She was quite lovely helping people around. I liked her. Since this is the third book and I only just read this one I felt like I missed on Liz's past story so would like to read the books in the future. But having said that, this book can be read as a standalone so that's good too.
This is a nice summer read about characters in a town situated by the sea making it a perfect beach read.
July 20, 2017
TREMARNOCK SUMMER by Emma Burstall is a wonderfully refreshing, endearing story that will effortlessly transport you to the picture-perfect setting of Cornwall and put a smile on your face. While this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone, where old characters mingle perfectly with new.
Bramble Challoner is feeling a little dissatisfied with her safe little life - living with her loving parents, dating Matt who has been her boyfriend since they were teenagers and her 9-5 call centre job just down the road. So when she receives a letter informing her that she is heir to Polgarry Manor in Tremarnock following the death of her estranged grandfather, Bramble feels like it is a sign that everything is about to change. With the support of her best friend Katie, the two women arrive in Cornwall full of excitement and joie de vivre. But when they realise that nothing is quite what it seems, Bramble and Katie will soon show the locals exactly what they are made of. But is this magical place enough to make them want to stay forever?
The community in this story are centre stage as we get to learn how life is treating its members - for some life is everything they dreamed of, while others are struggling on the periphery, determined to remain isolated. You really get to experience the true meaning of community spirit in this book, and all of the characters will worm their way into your heart. TREMARNOCK SUMMER by Emma Burstall is an easy-paced, relaxing read with stunning scenery and interesting issues throughout, and I really enjoyed reading it. Perfect for a quiet evening outside with a cup of tea or a glass of wine in your hand.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
Bramble Challoner is feeling a little dissatisfied with her safe little life - living with her loving parents, dating Matt who has been her boyfriend since they were teenagers and her 9-5 call centre job just down the road. So when she receives a letter informing her that she is heir to Polgarry Manor in Tremarnock following the death of her estranged grandfather, Bramble feels like it is a sign that everything is about to change. With the support of her best friend Katie, the two women arrive in Cornwall full of excitement and joie de vivre. But when they realise that nothing is quite what it seems, Bramble and Katie will soon show the locals exactly what they are made of. But is this magical place enough to make them want to stay forever?
The community in this story are centre stage as we get to learn how life is treating its members - for some life is everything they dreamed of, while others are struggling on the periphery, determined to remain isolated. You really get to experience the true meaning of community spirit in this book, and all of the characters will worm their way into your heart. TREMARNOCK SUMMER by Emma Burstall is an easy-paced, relaxing read with stunning scenery and interesting issues throughout, and I really enjoyed reading it. Perfect for a quiet evening outside with a cup of tea or a glass of wine in your hand.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
May 6, 2023
If you enjoy Jenny Colgan’s books, I believe this author will be right up your alley!
July 17, 2017
This is the 1st book Ive read of Emma Burstall's and i can safely say it won't be the last. I was drawn to the cover of the book. The description made it sound like a lovely read. It was a great book. I enjoyed hearing all about Brambles up's and down's after inheriting her Grandfathers Cornwall Manor. It was a great easy going read. A great mix of different but mostly lovely characters. I will need to seek out the rest of the Tremarnock series now.
October 9, 2017
I can be in the mood for a light, summer read with the best of them, and I’ve spent many happy holidays in Cornwall so I really wanted to like Tremarnock Summer. But the book didn’t charm me quite as much as it has other readers from the evidence of the glowing reviews.
The two strands of the narrative – Bramble’s inheritance of Polgarry Manor, and the other goings-on in the village of Tremarnock – felt rather disconnected at times and it was Bramble’s story that definitely took the starring role. I’ll admit I struggled to keep up with all the different characters in the village and how they were related, despite the potted histories provided. A few characters were introduced and then despatched in quite short order and, given such a large cast of characters, it was inevitable that some had walk-on parts only. For maximum enjoyment, I would definitely recommend reading the books in order.
Bramble was an engaging character and I liked her desire to escape her humdrum life. I did have to keep reminding myself that she’s supposed to be twenty-five because some of her decisions seemed quite naive. I liked how the author showed Polgarry Manor gradually working its magic on Bramble.
‘She wanted the place to feel happy, its ancient walls and rattling windows, its brick chimneys and creaking floors to be able to breathe easily. She wanted to release it from the strange gloom that had descended on it in latter years, for it to feel free.'
‘She couldn’t explain it, but she felt as if it had somehow become part of her, like a child, perhaps, that needed her love and protection.'
I admired the author for choosing not to give us a completely saccharine view of a Cornish village, instead touching on issues of rural poverty and unemployment. The sense of community spirit in the village, the villagers’ willingness to support those less fortunate and to rally round in times of need are heart-warmingly described.
At the end of the book, rather than feeling her grandfather has handed her a poisoned chalice in the form of the dilapidated Manor, Bramble discovers he has actually provided its salvation and that new possibilities lie ahead for her.
I received an advance reader copy courtesy of NetGalley and publishers, Head of Zeus, in return for an honest review.
The two strands of the narrative – Bramble’s inheritance of Polgarry Manor, and the other goings-on in the village of Tremarnock – felt rather disconnected at times and it was Bramble’s story that definitely took the starring role. I’ll admit I struggled to keep up with all the different characters in the village and how they were related, despite the potted histories provided. A few characters were introduced and then despatched in quite short order and, given such a large cast of characters, it was inevitable that some had walk-on parts only. For maximum enjoyment, I would definitely recommend reading the books in order.
Bramble was an engaging character and I liked her desire to escape her humdrum life. I did have to keep reminding myself that she’s supposed to be twenty-five because some of her decisions seemed quite naive. I liked how the author showed Polgarry Manor gradually working its magic on Bramble.
‘She wanted the place to feel happy, its ancient walls and rattling windows, its brick chimneys and creaking floors to be able to breathe easily. She wanted to release it from the strange gloom that had descended on it in latter years, for it to feel free.'
‘She couldn’t explain it, but she felt as if it had somehow become part of her, like a child, perhaps, that needed her love and protection.'
I admired the author for choosing not to give us a completely saccharine view of a Cornish village, instead touching on issues of rural poverty and unemployment. The sense of community spirit in the village, the villagers’ willingness to support those less fortunate and to rally round in times of need are heart-warmingly described.
At the end of the book, rather than feeling her grandfather has handed her a poisoned chalice in the form of the dilapidated Manor, Bramble discovers he has actually provided its salvation and that new possibilities lie ahead for her.
I received an advance reader copy courtesy of NetGalley and publishers, Head of Zeus, in return for an honest review.
November 13, 2025
Wholesome and heartwarming ✨
February 5, 2020
It's fine. I like the premise of slowly but surely attempting to restore a giant, semi-dilapidated manor house. I can't believe these books were written so recently because the characters in them seem to have never had access to the internet/the rest of the world. Also, I really need Burstall to think of another word for walking barefoot that isn't "padded". Use two words occasionally. I won't hold it against you. Alternatively she could have her characters wear shoes more. Or just describe their walking without it necessarily being barefoot. If you say snuck and someone's in their bedroom I may assume they're not wearing shoes anyway. Snuck doesn't mean they HAVE to be wearing shoes. EVERYTIME SOMEONE WALKS BAREFOOT YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY PADDED!
Sorry I got carried away there. I don't really know why I keep reading these books. They're easy and mildly entertaining the writing is mostly non-offensive. I use them as a break after reading about how climate change is awful and the world is on fire so I guess they serve a good purpose.
Sorry I got carried away there. I don't really know why I keep reading these books. They're easy and mildly entertaining the writing is mostly non-offensive. I use them as a break after reading about how climate change is awful and the world is on fire so I guess they serve a good purpose.
February 1, 2024
I'm really enjoying these Tremarnock books <3
January 1, 2018
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this book and apparently their are other issues in this series so I have some very enjoyable catching up to do. I felt gutted when I reached the end of the story as I wanted to know so much more. I will certainly be looking for more from this author. Storytelling at it's best.
March 3, 2019
Cute covered book however my thoughts are here:
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June 6, 2018
It's only when I saw that a new story in the Tremarnock series by Emma Burstall was to be published on the 1st of June this year did I realise that I hadn't yet read book three in the series – Tremarnock Summer. I quickly searched back through my Kindle, found the book and dove straight back into the world of Liz and the residents of the idyllic Cornish coastal village that is Tremarnock. Within a few chapters it soon became apparent that this is one of these books that I regretted not reading far earlier on as it was such an enjoyable read. Emma Burstall has created a wonderful setting, packed full of characters from all backgrounds, some you love and easily identify with and others you are just that little bit wary of.
This series could have easily descended into a rehash of the same storyline over and over again just with a few new characters introduced each time but thankfully this hasn't become the case. I love how the story is more a less a continuation from book one but that each time a new visitor or a character previously hovering away in the background comes to the fore and gets to share their story. This is what keeps the plots fresh and innovative. The reader enjoys getting to know new characters and observing as they try to solve the problems that feature in their lives yet at the same time we still get to see how Liz and the others are faring. They may not be the dominant characters but still I feel as if their stories are still progressing and being told. That life didn't stop when we last left them.
Tremarnock Summer opens with a brief prologue which introduces us to Bramble Challoner. She is working in a call centre as a sales agent which is not her favourite thing by any means. She has been dating childhood sweetheart Matt for over ten years and their lives have fallen into an easy pattern of routine. Matt is handsome and loyal but devoted to sport which often leaves Bramble feeling left out. Out of the blue Bramble receives a letter explaining that she is now the sole beneficiary of Polgarry Manor near Tremarnock. This couldn't have come as more of a shock for Bramble considering she never knew any of her mother's side of the family. Lord Penrose was an oddball and eccentric and a major rift in the family meant he never met his granddaughter.
Bramble can't believe what card fate has dealt her and even though her father Bill and stepmother Cassie think she is not making the wisest choice, Bramble makes the biggest decision of her life. She and her beat friend Katie decide to move to Polgarry Manor for the summer to get it back up and running before perhaps selling it on. The only fly in the ointment is that Matt is unwilling to move. Bravo Bramble, you weren't happy with your life, an opportunity was presented to you and you grabbed the bull by the horns. Instantly I thought this is one lady who has guts and courage and although she does not know where the road ahead of her will lead she is willing to embrace adventure and see what awaits around each corner.
After the prologue, the story moves forward a year to when Bramble and Katie arrive in the village. Chapters from then on move back and forth between the girls at Polgarry Manor and how they are coping with attempting to renovate the house and grounds but also we get to catch up with characters who have become so familiar and dear to the readers heart. Liz lives at Bag End with her husband Roberts who runs the restaurant A Winkle in Time, and their daughter Loweena, aged one, and Rosie, Liz's teenage daughter. Liz for me really is the backbone to this series, it began with her story and I feel I know her the best. She is a strong woman who has been through rough times but has always come out more determined on the other side. She seems to be the one who can solve problems, who people come to for advice and is a pillar of the community. This is clearly demonstrated in this story when she volunteers for the community meal project, which in turns leads to a heart rending story which I fear is becoming ever more common place in today's society. Liz may not have been the sole focus of this book but I really enjoyed how her storyline intertwined with that of Bramble's. Liz showed her stubborn side but this was more to do with fear around an incident.
Other characters we have met feature too but there are still some I would like to know more about, perhaps the author is saving these up for future books. Undoubtedly the community spirit shines through this book, how everyone looks out for each other and pulls together in times of need. There is always more going on in Tremarnock than at first appears. During the summer months when the hoards of tourists descend it turns into a bustling village and then in winter a sleepy backwater emerges but really there are secrets, tensions and ambitions aplenty to be found amongst the cast of characters who are intriguing but at the same time just trying to live their normal lives in Tremarnock. Sometimes they can't help if excitement and action arrive at their door. Gnomes going missing from gardens, windows being broken, graffiti appearing on walls get the residents up in arms. Just who could be behind it all?
Old familiar faces may all be well and good but it really is Bramble who is the star of the show in this story. My only gripe with the book overall is I really didn't like the name Bramble. I know this wouldn't interfere with my reading of the story at all but I genuinely thought there could have been a more accessible, usual name given to the main character. I shouldn't have let such a small thing get on my nerves but at times it really did. I think Bramble arrived with a clear picture of what she wanted to achieve in her head but when presented with the scale of the task she doubted herself and questioned whether it was achievable at all. I think she didn't want to look back in years to come and regret her courage or lack of ambition so she really just wanted to go for it. She is filled with hope and excitement and with the support of Katie that is what will fuel and inspire her passion to make a go of things. I thought it was admirable that she threw herself wholeheartedly into the experience even if there were plenty of mishaps along the way. Fergus whom the girls encounter through a scary incident was very much an enigma. He was hiding something and came across as brusque and very cool, like he knew it all and didn't want to shed the layers he had build up around himself. Sadness surrounded him too and I wanted to know why? At one stage I thought he was actually another character in the story based around Liz's storyline but that was actually my imagination running away with itself and making connections where there really weren't any.
Bramble did mature as the story progressed but I did think she was irresponsible that she left Matt dangling and never responded to his calls. In my mind either they were finished or they were not. Bramble experiences many ups and downs over the summer in Tremarnock not least helped by Piers who just seemed too good to be true. I was with her every step of the way and began to feel that this was what she really needed in her life. That perhaps unbeknownst to her that her grandfather had presented her with the greatest gift of all. She was given a challenge and she embraced it and all the faults and hardship that it brought with it. But as she begins to settle into life in Tremarnock and make new friends with the help of the residents and a brilliant idea they had maybe things mightn't seem so bad after all. Will Polgarry be the passport to freedom that Bramble has longed for? She readily admits herself that she is young and experienced and can be silly at times but really we were all like that and given this chance to grow she should embrace it with arms wide open.
I thoroughly enjoyed observing Bramble begin to bring the manor back to life even more so when she delved into the past and in doing so opened a can of worms that needed to be dealt with. Slowly things started to make sense and in fact the storey became very emotive. Just as things looked destined to be worse than ever her grandfather played a very clever and touching role which brought a smile to my face.
I think Tremarnock Summer turned out to be the best read in the series so far and I am kicking myself that I left it so long to read. The fact I did so means I can get stuck straight into book number four A Cornish Secret which will focus on Esme the local potter/artist. Bramble's story was an uplifting one and I do hope she will pop up every now and again in future books. I was delighted the obvious ending that I thought would happen didn't occur that the author went with her heart. It felt so apt and not contrived at all. What made me enjoy this book so much was that as well as introducing Bramble that so many other little plots were working side by side and that the story is always moving forward never lingering or going over old ground already covered. It keeps everything exciting, new and the reader is left hooked from beginning to end which is exactly what a good book should do.
This series could have easily descended into a rehash of the same storyline over and over again just with a few new characters introduced each time but thankfully this hasn't become the case. I love how the story is more a less a continuation from book one but that each time a new visitor or a character previously hovering away in the background comes to the fore and gets to share their story. This is what keeps the plots fresh and innovative. The reader enjoys getting to know new characters and observing as they try to solve the problems that feature in their lives yet at the same time we still get to see how Liz and the others are faring. They may not be the dominant characters but still I feel as if their stories are still progressing and being told. That life didn't stop when we last left them.
Tremarnock Summer opens with a brief prologue which introduces us to Bramble Challoner. She is working in a call centre as a sales agent which is not her favourite thing by any means. She has been dating childhood sweetheart Matt for over ten years and their lives have fallen into an easy pattern of routine. Matt is handsome and loyal but devoted to sport which often leaves Bramble feeling left out. Out of the blue Bramble receives a letter explaining that she is now the sole beneficiary of Polgarry Manor near Tremarnock. This couldn't have come as more of a shock for Bramble considering she never knew any of her mother's side of the family. Lord Penrose was an oddball and eccentric and a major rift in the family meant he never met his granddaughter.
Bramble can't believe what card fate has dealt her and even though her father Bill and stepmother Cassie think she is not making the wisest choice, Bramble makes the biggest decision of her life. She and her beat friend Katie decide to move to Polgarry Manor for the summer to get it back up and running before perhaps selling it on. The only fly in the ointment is that Matt is unwilling to move. Bravo Bramble, you weren't happy with your life, an opportunity was presented to you and you grabbed the bull by the horns. Instantly I thought this is one lady who has guts and courage and although she does not know where the road ahead of her will lead she is willing to embrace adventure and see what awaits around each corner.
After the prologue, the story moves forward a year to when Bramble and Katie arrive in the village. Chapters from then on move back and forth between the girls at Polgarry Manor and how they are coping with attempting to renovate the house and grounds but also we get to catch up with characters who have become so familiar and dear to the readers heart. Liz lives at Bag End with her husband Roberts who runs the restaurant A Winkle in Time, and their daughter Loweena, aged one, and Rosie, Liz's teenage daughter. Liz for me really is the backbone to this series, it began with her story and I feel I know her the best. She is a strong woman who has been through rough times but has always come out more determined on the other side. She seems to be the one who can solve problems, who people come to for advice and is a pillar of the community. This is clearly demonstrated in this story when she volunteers for the community meal project, which in turns leads to a heart rending story which I fear is becoming ever more common place in today's society. Liz may not have been the sole focus of this book but I really enjoyed how her storyline intertwined with that of Bramble's. Liz showed her stubborn side but this was more to do with fear around an incident.
Other characters we have met feature too but there are still some I would like to know more about, perhaps the author is saving these up for future books. Undoubtedly the community spirit shines through this book, how everyone looks out for each other and pulls together in times of need. There is always more going on in Tremarnock than at first appears. During the summer months when the hoards of tourists descend it turns into a bustling village and then in winter a sleepy backwater emerges but really there are secrets, tensions and ambitions aplenty to be found amongst the cast of characters who are intriguing but at the same time just trying to live their normal lives in Tremarnock. Sometimes they can't help if excitement and action arrive at their door. Gnomes going missing from gardens, windows being broken, graffiti appearing on walls get the residents up in arms. Just who could be behind it all?
Old familiar faces may all be well and good but it really is Bramble who is the star of the show in this story. My only gripe with the book overall is I really didn't like the name Bramble. I know this wouldn't interfere with my reading of the story at all but I genuinely thought there could have been a more accessible, usual name given to the main character. I shouldn't have let such a small thing get on my nerves but at times it really did. I think Bramble arrived with a clear picture of what she wanted to achieve in her head but when presented with the scale of the task she doubted herself and questioned whether it was achievable at all. I think she didn't want to look back in years to come and regret her courage or lack of ambition so she really just wanted to go for it. She is filled with hope and excitement and with the support of Katie that is what will fuel and inspire her passion to make a go of things. I thought it was admirable that she threw herself wholeheartedly into the experience even if there were plenty of mishaps along the way. Fergus whom the girls encounter through a scary incident was very much an enigma. He was hiding something and came across as brusque and very cool, like he knew it all and didn't want to shed the layers he had build up around himself. Sadness surrounded him too and I wanted to know why? At one stage I thought he was actually another character in the story based around Liz's storyline but that was actually my imagination running away with itself and making connections where there really weren't any.
Bramble did mature as the story progressed but I did think she was irresponsible that she left Matt dangling and never responded to his calls. In my mind either they were finished or they were not. Bramble experiences many ups and downs over the summer in Tremarnock not least helped by Piers who just seemed too good to be true. I was with her every step of the way and began to feel that this was what she really needed in her life. That perhaps unbeknownst to her that her grandfather had presented her with the greatest gift of all. She was given a challenge and she embraced it and all the faults and hardship that it brought with it. But as she begins to settle into life in Tremarnock and make new friends with the help of the residents and a brilliant idea they had maybe things mightn't seem so bad after all. Will Polgarry be the passport to freedom that Bramble has longed for? She readily admits herself that she is young and experienced and can be silly at times but really we were all like that and given this chance to grow she should embrace it with arms wide open.
I thoroughly enjoyed observing Bramble begin to bring the manor back to life even more so when she delved into the past and in doing so opened a can of worms that needed to be dealt with. Slowly things started to make sense and in fact the storey became very emotive. Just as things looked destined to be worse than ever her grandfather played a very clever and touching role which brought a smile to my face.
I think Tremarnock Summer turned out to be the best read in the series so far and I am kicking myself that I left it so long to read. The fact I did so means I can get stuck straight into book number four A Cornish Secret which will focus on Esme the local potter/artist. Bramble's story was an uplifting one and I do hope she will pop up every now and again in future books. I was delighted the obvious ending that I thought would happen didn't occur that the author went with her heart. It felt so apt and not contrived at all. What made me enjoy this book so much was that as well as introducing Bramble that so many other little plots were working side by side and that the story is always moving forward never lingering or going over old ground already covered. It keeps everything exciting, new and the reader is left hooked from beginning to end which is exactly what a good book should do.
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December 10, 2018This is listed as having 12 pages, but that is an error ( I hope ;) )
Read. Disappointing.
Clunky writing and a heroine who isnt really in love with her boyfriend but stays with him because .... well, why?
Dnf'd at chapter 2 when I had no idea what was happening.
Not rating.
Read. Disappointing.
Clunky writing and a heroine who isnt really in love with her boyfriend but stays with him because .... well, why?
Dnf'd at chapter 2 when I had no idea what was happening.
Not rating.
July 22, 2017
When Bramble inherits a country estate in Tremarnock, she makes the radical decision to exchange her city life for that of lady of the manor …
| Introduction |
The small Cornish seaside village of Tremarnock, where everyone knows everyone else, is the location of Polgarry Manor where Lord Penrose lived until he died. Now that he has passed, his granddaughter Bramble inherits his estate. Bramble is perfectly happy living in London suburbia with her parents and her boyfriend, Matt. No way she is going to Cornwall, surely not. To complicate matters, her father is determined she must not go as he hated him for what he did to Bramble’s mother. However, a year later, Bramble is heading for Cornwall to the little village and her country manor!
| Storyline |
Bramble feels she needs to try and live in Tremarnock because “for as long as she could remember she had felt an itch… now, at last, life was about to change.” Together with her best friend Katie, the two of them want to find out whether the country life is something they might prefer to city life. The contrast could not be greater and when they are welcomed to the manor by the austere looking housekeeper, Maria, a shadow of a doubt enters their thoughts. A house to get lost in, endless meadows surrounding it, everything looking dilapidated and neglected cause Bramble to become anxious and wonder why she ever wanted to be there. Added to that, the money is running low and renovations are desperately needed. What to do?
Meanwhile, we learn to know the residents of Tremarnock, among which are Robert, owner of the local restaurant, his wife Liz and their two daughters Rosie, a teenager and little Lowenna. Liz is concerned about a starving motherless family with a father, incapable of providing for his family. His teenage daughter has to take care of her little brothers. Then there is Tabitha with her son Oscar, who has just moved back to Tremarnock. Tabitha is a terrific singer and performs in Danny’s cafe. The slander reaches a high when nasty events take place and rumours are flying high. Bramble wants to be part of the village but this is not as straightforward as it may look. Will Bramble stay on as the lady of Polgarry Manor?
| My Thoughts |
When you, like me, have not read the first two books in the series and are unfamiliar with the residents of Tremarnock, you are somewhat at a disadvantage as there are many colourful characters, each with their own, specific background. Liz is an endearing character, as is Tabitha and the two of them are best friends. I loved the descriptions of the village and could easily imagine wandering around, admiring the flowers on Humble Hill and having a drink at Danny’s Hole in the Wall pub. Emma Burstall has created a lovely protagonist in Bramble, someone who is desperate to embark on adventures before settling down. The mistakes Bramble makes are sometimes quite obvious and predictable but that does not detract from the novel’s charm. This is an enjoyable summer read, perfect to take with you on holiday to .. Cornwall! Where else?!
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| Introduction |
The small Cornish seaside village of Tremarnock, where everyone knows everyone else, is the location of Polgarry Manor where Lord Penrose lived until he died. Now that he has passed, his granddaughter Bramble inherits his estate. Bramble is perfectly happy living in London suburbia with her parents and her boyfriend, Matt. No way she is going to Cornwall, surely not. To complicate matters, her father is determined she must not go as he hated him for what he did to Bramble’s mother. However, a year later, Bramble is heading for Cornwall to the little village and her country manor!
| Storyline |
Bramble feels she needs to try and live in Tremarnock because “for as long as she could remember she had felt an itch… now, at last, life was about to change.” Together with her best friend Katie, the two of them want to find out whether the country life is something they might prefer to city life. The contrast could not be greater and when they are welcomed to the manor by the austere looking housekeeper, Maria, a shadow of a doubt enters their thoughts. A house to get lost in, endless meadows surrounding it, everything looking dilapidated and neglected cause Bramble to become anxious and wonder why she ever wanted to be there. Added to that, the money is running low and renovations are desperately needed. What to do?
Meanwhile, we learn to know the residents of Tremarnock, among which are Robert, owner of the local restaurant, his wife Liz and their two daughters Rosie, a teenager and little Lowenna. Liz is concerned about a starving motherless family with a father, incapable of providing for his family. His teenage daughter has to take care of her little brothers. Then there is Tabitha with her son Oscar, who has just moved back to Tremarnock. Tabitha is a terrific singer and performs in Danny’s cafe. The slander reaches a high when nasty events take place and rumours are flying high. Bramble wants to be part of the village but this is not as straightforward as it may look. Will Bramble stay on as the lady of Polgarry Manor?
| My Thoughts |
When you, like me, have not read the first two books in the series and are unfamiliar with the residents of Tremarnock, you are somewhat at a disadvantage as there are many colourful characters, each with their own, specific background. Liz is an endearing character, as is Tabitha and the two of them are best friends. I loved the descriptions of the village and could easily imagine wandering around, admiring the flowers on Humble Hill and having a drink at Danny’s Hole in the Wall pub. Emma Burstall has created a lovely protagonist in Bramble, someone who is desperate to embark on adventures before settling down. The mistakes Bramble makes are sometimes quite obvious and predictable but that does not detract from the novel’s charm. This is an enjoyable summer read, perfect to take with you on holiday to .. Cornwall! Where else?!
Read the review on my website: https://www.bitsaboutbooks.net/tremar...
July 21, 2017
Tremarnock Summer is the third Tremarnock book by Emma Burstall, it’s a book which could be read as a standalone but feel it would be best read as part of the series like I have done. I started to read it before reading the other two books but felt a bit overwhelmed by what seemed to be three stories in one, so went back and read the other two books first.
The main storyline surrounds Bramble Challoner who lives in Chessington and has lead a very normal life right up until the day she receives a letter from some solicitors telling her she is the sole beneficiary of her grandfather Lord Penrose’s estate, a vast manor house in rural Cornwall. Fed up with her old life Bramble and best friend Katie head to Cornwall to start a new life where rural life and romance come as a bit of a shock for both girls.
The second storyline involves Liz who we know from the previous two books and her struggles with daughter Rosie as she begins to grow up and also Liz has a couple of shocks in this book which leave her very depressed.
Alongside Liz’s storyline is the story of Shannon and her brothers, I felt adding this subplot was a little too much as there were so many characters to keep track of it was hard to know was associated with who. Plus I don’t think these characters really added much to the overall flow of the story.
Bramble was a lovely who character who seemed to long for adventure and this led her into a couple of romantic disasters as she settles into her new life in Cornwall. If I’m honest I wished she ended up with someone else as I enjoyed the chemistry between them. I also loved the way she became a detective working her way around the house trying to work out what kind of man her grandfather was.
As with previous books in this series the thing that I really enjoyed about this book is the way the village all came together after a tragedy to help and look after one another, this community spirit was really heart-warming to read about.
Although this book has a couple of emotional moments it’s a very light read and the perfect holiday read. My favourite moments in this book mostly surrounded Katie who maybe a little immature for her age I still found her endearing as she was always looking for fun.
I enjoyed this book just as much as the previous two Tremarnock books which I have read and am looking forward to what happens next in Tremarnock.
Thank you to the publishers Head of Zeus for sending me a copy to review and for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.
The main storyline surrounds Bramble Challoner who lives in Chessington and has lead a very normal life right up until the day she receives a letter from some solicitors telling her she is the sole beneficiary of her grandfather Lord Penrose’s estate, a vast manor house in rural Cornwall. Fed up with her old life Bramble and best friend Katie head to Cornwall to start a new life where rural life and romance come as a bit of a shock for both girls.
The second storyline involves Liz who we know from the previous two books and her struggles with daughter Rosie as she begins to grow up and also Liz has a couple of shocks in this book which leave her very depressed.
Alongside Liz’s storyline is the story of Shannon and her brothers, I felt adding this subplot was a little too much as there were so many characters to keep track of it was hard to know was associated with who. Plus I don’t think these characters really added much to the overall flow of the story.
Bramble was a lovely who character who seemed to long for adventure and this led her into a couple of romantic disasters as she settles into her new life in Cornwall. If I’m honest I wished she ended up with someone else as I enjoyed the chemistry between them. I also loved the way she became a detective working her way around the house trying to work out what kind of man her grandfather was.
As with previous books in this series the thing that I really enjoyed about this book is the way the village all came together after a tragedy to help and look after one another, this community spirit was really heart-warming to read about.
Although this book has a couple of emotional moments it’s a very light read and the perfect holiday read. My favourite moments in this book mostly surrounded Katie who maybe a little immature for her age I still found her endearing as she was always looking for fun.
I enjoyed this book just as much as the previous two Tremarnock books which I have read and am looking forward to what happens next in Tremarnock.
Thank you to the publishers Head of Zeus for sending me a copy to review and for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.
July 16, 2017
The Tremarnock Summer is the third book in the Tremarnock series and my first visit to this wonderfully vibrant Cornish village. And even though I am a bit late to the reading party I still very much enjoyed Emma Burstall descriptive and heartwarming writing style.
Bramble Challoner has had a very normal upbringing. She lives in a semi in the suburbs of London with her parents and works at the call centre down the road. She still goes out with the boy she met at school. At weekends they stay in and watch films on the telly and sometimes hold hands. Bramble is dying for an adventure.
So when her very grand grandfather, Lord Penrose, dies, leaving his huge, rambling house in Cornwall to her, Bramble packs her bags immediately, dragging along her best friend, Katie. The sleepy village of Tremarnock had better be ready for its newest residents...
Bramble Challoner is happy enough, but she seems to be missing a bit of spark and excitement in her life. So it comes as a bit of a surprise when her very distant ( and not very likeable) relative bequests Bramble in his will a large estate Bramble's begins to fizz and spark with lots of possibilities.
I loved Bramble's character she was not afraid of grabbing this one in a life time chance and embarked on an adventurous ( sometimes a bit daunting) journey to discover a bit more about her great grandfather, Lord Penrose. And with her best friend Katie, she finds lots of interesting things she would never expect.
Through into the mix, a few other residents of the seaside town of Tremarnock and their own everyday life dramas and you have a very intriguing and fast paced story.
My only regret is that I haven't read Emma Burstall previous Tremarnock books as I got really fond of Liz and her little family as well as the other residents.
The authors wonderfully descriptive writing made me fall in love with the beautiful place where the sky is blue, the sea has a magical pull, and the people rally around to make you feel happy.
A magical book to get comfy with this summer!
Bramble Challoner has had a very normal upbringing. She lives in a semi in the suburbs of London with her parents and works at the call centre down the road. She still goes out with the boy she met at school. At weekends they stay in and watch films on the telly and sometimes hold hands. Bramble is dying for an adventure.
So when her very grand grandfather, Lord Penrose, dies, leaving his huge, rambling house in Cornwall to her, Bramble packs her bags immediately, dragging along her best friend, Katie. The sleepy village of Tremarnock had better be ready for its newest residents...
Bramble Challoner is happy enough, but she seems to be missing a bit of spark and excitement in her life. So it comes as a bit of a surprise when her very distant ( and not very likeable) relative bequests Bramble in his will a large estate Bramble's begins to fizz and spark with lots of possibilities.
I loved Bramble's character she was not afraid of grabbing this one in a life time chance and embarked on an adventurous ( sometimes a bit daunting) journey to discover a bit more about her great grandfather, Lord Penrose. And with her best friend Katie, she finds lots of interesting things she would never expect.
Through into the mix, a few other residents of the seaside town of Tremarnock and their own everyday life dramas and you have a very intriguing and fast paced story.
My only regret is that I haven't read Emma Burstall previous Tremarnock books as I got really fond of Liz and her little family as well as the other residents.
The authors wonderfully descriptive writing made me fall in love with the beautiful place where the sky is blue, the sea has a magical pull, and the people rally around to make you feel happy.
A magical book to get comfy with this summer!
March 11, 2018
I noticed that another book from Emma Burstall about Tremarnock was out soon and it prompted me to get ahead of the game or catch up - whichever way you want to look at it by reading the third novel in this superb series.
Having not visited since last year, I soon caught up with all the regular characters, Liz and her daughter Rosie. Rosie is growing up and realising that perhaps she will always be different from others. She seeks an unlikely friendship with Rafael who arrives in the village and seems to be the cause of a lot of problems.
But could he simply just be an outsider being blamed for all the strange goings on? Quite possibly.
Two new outsiders to the village come in Bramble and Katie. Bramble unexpectedly inherits Polgarry Manor from her grandfather. A man she was told was miserable, unpleasant and treated his family poorly. Not it seems if Bramble inherits this old, tumbling down manor house and the resident, housekeeper, Maria who has a touch of the Mrs Danvers about her. It seems Bramble has a lot to learn about the house, the village, its residents and her grandfather.
She sets about to see if perhaps she wants to stay this far away from London and make something of her life. But it is not going to be easy and alienating some of the locals is perhaps not the way to go about it.
Of course the book is touched with humour and romance. However there was some sadness and it showed me how invested in the characters, the book and the author I have become since reading the first in the series: Tremarnock
You do not have to have read the previous two novels in this series to enjoy this book, however why deny yourself two very good reads before you get to this one!
I was interested to see the outcome for Bramble, it was not what I thought, I had her going down a completely different path! I was a little bit frustrated that perhaps some people did not get their comeuppance and am still worrying about some who are still in need of their happy ending. Of course that could all be in book four and so I am ready to read it..though I have a few months to wait.
Having not visited since last year, I soon caught up with all the regular characters, Liz and her daughter Rosie. Rosie is growing up and realising that perhaps she will always be different from others. She seeks an unlikely friendship with Rafael who arrives in the village and seems to be the cause of a lot of problems.
But could he simply just be an outsider being blamed for all the strange goings on? Quite possibly.
Two new outsiders to the village come in Bramble and Katie. Bramble unexpectedly inherits Polgarry Manor from her grandfather. A man she was told was miserable, unpleasant and treated his family poorly. Not it seems if Bramble inherits this old, tumbling down manor house and the resident, housekeeper, Maria who has a touch of the Mrs Danvers about her. It seems Bramble has a lot to learn about the house, the village, its residents and her grandfather.
She sets about to see if perhaps she wants to stay this far away from London and make something of her life. But it is not going to be easy and alienating some of the locals is perhaps not the way to go about it.
Of course the book is touched with humour and romance. However there was some sadness and it showed me how invested in the characters, the book and the author I have become since reading the first in the series: Tremarnock
You do not have to have read the previous two novels in this series to enjoy this book, however why deny yourself two very good reads before you get to this one!
I was interested to see the outcome for Bramble, it was not what I thought, I had her going down a completely different path! I was a little bit frustrated that perhaps some people did not get their comeuppance and am still worrying about some who are still in need of their happy ending. Of course that could all be in book four and so I am ready to read it..though I have a few months to wait.
April 9, 2023
Bramble Challoner lives in London, has a simple job at a call centre and a long-time boyfriend, Matt. They both expect that they'll eventually marry and have kids while living in the same neighbourhood as their families. Then Bramble gets a letter from a lawyer in Cornwall - her grandfather has left her his mansion and over 700K pounds. Her grandfather was considered a miserable coot and had let the estate crumble about him, so she is gobsmacked to have it left to her. Neither of her parents or Matt wants to go and view the place, so Bramble goes with her best friend Kate, and they decide to move there when probate is settled. When they get there in July, they find the house needs a good cleaning and Bramble's grandfather's belongings still in place. There also a grim faced servant named Maria who seems to disapprove of them.
Bramble and Kate begin to clear a few of the rooms, cleaning up and getting rid of old clothes and papers. They make friends with people in Tremarnock and Kate gets a job at the pub. Bramble needs funds as the inheritance tax took most of the money left to her. But after a few months, Kate moves back to London and Bramble almost drowns from rogue waves on the beach. She is also thinking of returning home to her parents but gets inspired to organize a music festival at the house. Also, a surprise discovery in her grandfather's study changes her future forever.
I loved this book, and the first three books in this series are all gems.
Bramble and Kate begin to clear a few of the rooms, cleaning up and getting rid of old clothes and papers. They make friends with people in Tremarnock and Kate gets a job at the pub. Bramble needs funds as the inheritance tax took most of the money left to her. But after a few months, Kate moves back to London and Bramble almost drowns from rogue waves on the beach. She is also thinking of returning home to her parents but gets inspired to organize a music festival at the house. Also, a surprise discovery in her grandfather's study changes her future forever.
I loved this book, and the first three books in this series are all gems.
August 2, 2017
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book. When I read the first of the series I fell in love with the Cornish coastal town of Tremarnock and it's residents especially Liz and her daughter Rosie. It was a pleasure to revisit this delightful place. Her descriptions capture the sea air, stunning scenery and atmosphere of living near the sea so even if you can't go on holiday, it provides a respite from real life.
Her relaxed style of writing lulls you into the calm and more relaxed pace of life of being in Cornwall. The Tremarnock series including this one make perfect holiday reading.
Unlike the other books it took me a while to connect to Bramble, the main character, but until I did the other characters drew me in including ones we were revisiting such as Liz, Loveday and Pat and new ones like Fergus and Shannon. Bramble is a young woman from Chessington living a normal life when she inherits Polgery Manor in the village. On coming to live far from home, she gets more than she bargained for. I assumed I knew where her story would lead but I was wrong because the story twisted in another direction.
Emma Burstall has a way of making the story about whole town not just the star of the current book, like a chilled out soap opera. I can't wait for next year's arrival to see how everyone are doing.
Her relaxed style of writing lulls you into the calm and more relaxed pace of life of being in Cornwall. The Tremarnock series including this one make perfect holiday reading.
Unlike the other books it took me a while to connect to Bramble, the main character, but until I did the other characters drew me in including ones we were revisiting such as Liz, Loveday and Pat and new ones like Fergus and Shannon. Bramble is a young woman from Chessington living a normal life when she inherits Polgery Manor in the village. On coming to live far from home, she gets more than she bargained for. I assumed I knew where her story would lead but I was wrong because the story twisted in another direction.
Emma Burstall has a way of making the story about whole town not just the star of the current book, like a chilled out soap opera. I can't wait for next year's arrival to see how everyone are doing.
November 7, 2025
Review is showing on the kindle version and I can’t get it to change to paperback which is what I Bramble Challoner lives in a semi detached house with her father Bill and stepmother Cassie. She is very close to both of them. She has a steady boyfriend in Matt who she has been going with since high school. That has been around ten years as she is now 25. But then her life changes when she learns she had inherited Polgarry Manor from Lord Penrose, the grandfather she never knew. She has only heard stories of how badly he treated her grandmother. Bramble asks Matt to come with her to Cornwall as she checks out the place but he refuses. So Bramble and her friend Katie set off to investigate.
I found it a bit hard to get into this book. Being introduced to so many characters from the town, it took me a while to work out who was who. Not sure if it was the book or maybe lack of concentration on my part. 😁
The Cornwall seaside setting sounds beautiful. As to the characters, I found Bramble immature and irresponsible. She is prone to rash choices. Fergus who lives in a cottage on the property along with young son Wilf were great characters, as are Liz and her eldest daughter Rosie. I first met Liz and Rosie in book 1 of this series, which I loved.
I expected to love this book too but somehow it never quite involved me the way that first book did. There were times it just got bogged down and seemed to drag on.
I liked it but didn’t love it.
I found it a bit hard to get into this book. Being introduced to so many characters from the town, it took me a while to work out who was who. Not sure if it was the book or maybe lack of concentration on my part. 😁
The Cornwall seaside setting sounds beautiful. As to the characters, I found Bramble immature and irresponsible. She is prone to rash choices. Fergus who lives in a cottage on the property along with young son Wilf were great characters, as are Liz and her eldest daughter Rosie. I first met Liz and Rosie in book 1 of this series, which I loved.
I expected to love this book too but somehow it never quite involved me the way that first book did. There were times it just got bogged down and seemed to drag on.
I liked it but didn’t love it.
December 31, 2017
Really enjoyed this latest installment in the Tremarnock series. With it is the introduction of many new characters including Bramble and Katie who are moving to Cornwall from London.
I liked seeing how Bramble would react to suddenly having a whole manor house as her disposal, and the housekeeper was rather a surprise.
I loved the variety of recurring characters in Tremarnock and always love seeing more from Liz and her family who are still by far my favourites.
I found parts of Brambles story slightly on the predictable side, although there were elements that had me gasping out loud, and the ending did surprise me a bit too.
This could easily be read as a standalone book, but since the others in the series are so good Iwould recommend those too!
Already very excited to learn there will be a book 4 for this series, and can't wait to read it.
Thank you so much to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
August 7, 2017
I enjoyed catching up with Liz & Robert, Pat, Tony & Felipe, Tabitha, Danny and all the other inhabitants of Tremarnock Village.
In Chessington, Bramble finds out she's been left a sizeable property by her Grandfather who she has never met. Polgarry Manor, which lies above Tremarnock Village is waiting for its new owner.
Will Bramble stay?, What will happen to Matt, her boyfriend of 20 years?, Who is the strange housekeeper? What's the deal with Fergus and his son, Wilf, who live in a cottage on the estate?
As time goes by, Bramble involves herself in Village life. Fortuitously, a property developer drops by and offers Bramble some advice, is all as it seems?
Twists, turns, happy and sad times all combine to make a great book in the series. I cannot wait to read the next instalment.
In Chessington, Bramble finds out she's been left a sizeable property by her Grandfather who she has never met. Polgarry Manor, which lies above Tremarnock Village is waiting for its new owner.
Will Bramble stay?, What will happen to Matt, her boyfriend of 20 years?, Who is the strange housekeeper? What's the deal with Fergus and his son, Wilf, who live in a cottage on the estate?
As time goes by, Bramble involves herself in Village life. Fortuitously, a property developer drops by and offers Bramble some advice, is all as it seems?
Twists, turns, happy and sad times all combine to make a great book in the series. I cannot wait to read the next instalment.
October 28, 2017
When Bramble's grandfather Lord Penrose leaves her his rambling old manor house in Cornwall she is amazed as she has never even met him. She is determined however to get out of the rut she is in - working in a call centre and still with the same boyfriend she had had since school - and do something more exciting with her life!
Arriving in Cornwall with her best friend Katie she soon realises how run down the estate actually is and she needs to get some money to do the work to repair it. Piers a local hunky land agent has ideas and she is soon drawn in by him but will she become more than just a client?
A lovely book and great to be back in Tremarnock with Liz and all of the old characters, definitely a great light hearted beach read.
Arriving in Cornwall with her best friend Katie she soon realises how run down the estate actually is and she needs to get some money to do the work to repair it. Piers a local hunky land agent has ideas and she is soon drawn in by him but will she become more than just a client?
A lovely book and great to be back in Tremarnock with Liz and all of the old characters, definitely a great light hearted beach read.
February 24, 2018
The Tremarnock Summer is the third book in the Tremarnock series. I have previously enjoyed the first two books so was looking forward to this one with eager anticipation. I think this could be read as a standalone novel too.
I love the author's style of writing which is easy to follow. The location in Cornwall is stunning and makes me want to go on holiday there. This is a lovely story of friendship and community. An easy read with an engaging storyline and interesting warm characters.
Perfect for a holiday read or for a cosy afternoon on a winter's day. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I love the author's style of writing which is easy to follow. The location in Cornwall is stunning and makes me want to go on holiday there. This is a lovely story of friendship and community. An easy read with an engaging storyline and interesting warm characters.
Perfect for a holiday read or for a cosy afternoon on a winter's day. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 25, 2023
I enjoyed this more than the first one of the series especially drawing in the characters from Tremarnock book 1. Bramble received a letter stating that she had inherited her grandfather's manor house. Lord Penrose had been a recluse Bramble slowly discovers how her grandmother and lord Penrose were split apart by her grandmother's parents.
After several mistakes and misjudgments Bramble decides to have a music festival in the beautiful grounds of the manor Her best friend Kate who originally moves in with bramble doesn't stay long. Maria the housekeeper has been paid by Brambles grandfather for six months to keep an eye on Bramble. Max her long term (10year relationship) boyfriend refused to go to Cornwall with Bramble although she loves him
After several mistakes and misjudgments Bramble decides to have a music festival in the beautiful grounds of the manor Her best friend Kate who originally moves in with bramble doesn't stay long. Maria the housekeeper has been paid by Brambles grandfather for six months to keep an eye on Bramble. Max her long term (10year relationship) boyfriend refused to go to Cornwall with Bramble although she loves him
August 24, 2017
Many thanks to Emma Burstall for my prize of this book. Having read all of the earlier books in this series it was lovely to get reacquainted with the residents of Tremarnock. I love the way that Emma reintroduces characters from earlier in the series whilst introducing some new and very interesting ones. The plot is fresh, unique and Emma easily manages to tie it in with the underlying plot from the previous books. It was the perfect summer read to accompany my Cornish holiday and I was really sorry when I came to the end.
June 6, 2020
It was great to be back in Tremarnock again and catching up with old friends. I loved the unfurling story of Bramble and her Grandfather as her family history is revealed to her through the housekeeper. I loved her interactions with Fergus and his son. I thought Bramble was a great character and relatable for a lot of people, searching for something missing and needing to see and experience it herself. My heart broke when Pat died and I really felt for Liz and Rosie.
I love this series and I really hope we get to see Polgarry Manor in future books as it’s restored to its former beauty.
I love this series and I really hope we get to see Polgarry Manor in future books as it’s restored to its former beauty.
October 1, 2017
Not as good
I didn't fee! This was as good as the previous books. The plot was flimsy, young girl gets left a house , is very naïve and trusting of people she's only just met. Then surprisingly gets seduced and ripped off. It wasn't a very well thought of book to be honest. I felt Fergus's character was pointless apart from a bit of diy he just disappeared. Such a shame really as the other two books had good plots and flowing storylines. This one was so disjointed.
I didn't fee! This was as good as the previous books. The plot was flimsy, young girl gets left a house , is very naïve and trusting of people she's only just met. Then surprisingly gets seduced and ripped off. It wasn't a very well thought of book to be honest. I felt Fergus's character was pointless apart from a bit of diy he just disappeared. Such a shame really as the other two books had good plots and flowing storylines. This one was so disjointed.
February 14, 2018
My irritation grew as I read the book because why these allegedly 26-year-olds are acting like 17yo at the most? I suppose it proves how real the characters feel and how good the writer is but the end result is still there: I didn't find Bramble's adventures funny just plane stupid.
Besides, the storytelling itself felt a bit slow and too wordy.
So altogether, it's a fine piece of easy reading for when you have nothing better to do.
Besides, the storytelling itself felt a bit slow and too wordy.
So altogether, it's a fine piece of easy reading for when you have nothing better to do.
February 27, 2019
Loved it!
This was a fantastic read. Bramble is living in suburban London with long time boyfriend Matt when she inherits a large decaying old house in Cornwall.
Time for huge decisions and a total change in lifestyle. What should she do?
I am thoroughly enjoying this fabulous series, and love the inclusion of all of the main characters from the previous two books.
Looking forward to the next in this excellent series.
This was a fantastic read. Bramble is living in suburban London with long time boyfriend Matt when she inherits a large decaying old house in Cornwall.
Time for huge decisions and a total change in lifestyle. What should she do?
I am thoroughly enjoying this fabulous series, and love the inclusion of all of the main characters from the previous two books.
Looking forward to the next in this excellent series.
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