Book description
Helen Rathbone's decision to end her thirty-five-year marriage provokes
a massive upheaval in her life. Her first plan is to move in with her
son and his family, but when that proves unsuccessful, she returns to
Scotland with a sense of exuberance and liberation. Hilltop is shabby
and rundown, but there is a wonderful view from the verandah and it does
also have its own cottage in the grounds. Helen is delighted to rent
this out to Catriona Finlay, a young woman who runs the local
second-hand bookshop. Catriona's friends extend a warm welcome to Helen
and she finds herself with a lively circle that includes Jake, the
bookshop owner. Jake is some fifteen years Helen's junior, but that
doesn't prevent her feeling drawn to him. He, however, is in love with
the shy and gentle Catriona. Luckily the friendship between the two
women is strong enough to survive this potential clash. 'Warm,
friendly, involving . . . lovely' Alexandra Raife has lived abroad in
many countries and worked at a variety of jobs, including a six-year
commission in the RAF and many years co-running a Highland hotel.
