A House By the Sea

by Elvi Rhodes

Now that her husband Peter is gone, Caroline lives comfortably enough. On an impulse, she decides to sell the family home in Bath and move to a large and dilapidated house by the sea, in this story about challenges and fulfillment, and of finding love in the most unexpected ways.


From the Hardcover edition.

Genres: Fiction, Ebooks

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 22, 2008

Reviews

[Connie Hess · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the death of her husband, Peter, Caroline decides to sell their home and relocate to the home her parents left to her.
From day one, she knew it was not going to make her happy and she yearned to be by the sea.
Her contractor knew of a house that could be made into flats for her income and the top floor with a roof garden for her.
The house is renovated and tenants filled the flats.
Caroline comes into her own, realizing strengths she never thought she had and discovering love again.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another delightful story from Elvie Rhodes. In the mould of Rosamunde Pilcher, she brings to life a woman, Caroline, who after the death of her husband, looks for a change in her life. Lovely character development and her descriptions of both Bath and Brighton made me feel I knew them and certainly as if I'd like to visit.
Highly recommended.

[William Vignola · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story takes us on a journey of a young widowed woman who is trying to find out what she will do with her life now.

I enjoyed reading about how the main character speaks out what she wanted in her life. She is very innovative and not afraid to take chances, therefore she grows into her own person.

[Patricia Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Sea

I enjoyed this book and the characters were well developed. It’s a book for the beach or a long night! It was very interesting to understand the location and what surrounded the town they lived in! What a fun read!!

[Ruth Moorman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I really enjoyed this book especially as I am a recent widow and the setting is England. I don't remember much about Brighton but that didn't matter. The story was wonderful and did not end as expected. It won't change lives just give you a get away from your life.

[Hope Cos · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting character to watch develop. I seldom read books set in other countries but I enjoyed the visual descriptions of this setting. I would've given this 5 stars except I found the ending very sudden and disappointing after such a great detailed story.

[Linda Recror · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh no, I want more!

I was just getting into the characters when it ended. I want more! I want to know what happens to all of them.
Is there a continuing story?
Lovely story please continue.

[Christi Maze · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book

I really loved this book, and to James I'm one sitting be a use I couldn't put it down. The author gives you wonderful descriptions without becoming bogged down. I would highly recommend this author.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely story. This is the first book I've read by Elvi Rhodes and plan on reading more! I enjoyed the characters in the book although I wish there had been about 5 more pages to wrap up a few things. This was a good book!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book, but so many mundane details were dragged out. Caroline was learning to live without her husband after his death. She sold their house and moved away, bought a large house with rental flats, and considered a totally different job. And a new love. I did enjoy the basic story.

[Jolie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing

I kept hoping something interesting would bring this book to life but no such luck. The ending was absent and very disappointing. You are expecting at least one more chapter to tie things up but then nothing - no closing just an abrupt end.

[Sandy Aragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful!🤗

Loved the setting of the story and descriptions of the area. Caroline was a brave and interesting woman to be admired working through to discover a new independence.

[Cindy Keeling · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the premise of the story was fine, it seemed to drag on with mundane details.

[Sandra Donahue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable and entertaining

[Cathy Crandell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

I really liked the book but I only gave it a 4 because of the abrupt ending. That was very disappointing.

[Kathie D]

This an Amazon .99 purchase

[linda lipinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the death of her Caroline sells her house and decides to move to Brighton

A fun quick read

3.5*

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, cosy & predictable.

[Janey · Rating 5 out of 5]

An encouraging, optimistic book.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've only read historical novels by this author, so this was a bit different. Not a very exciting read, I really wasn't that interested in the mundane details of Caroline's life e.g. what she had to eat, the plants she bought in the nursery, or even the exacting details of her house purchase!