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Winter Solstice

By Rosamunde Pilcher
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Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher weaves together the stories of a group of people seeking solace and community during the winter months in Scotland. As they gather in the warmth of an old estate, their lives intertwine, revealing unexpected connections and new beginnings. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, healing, and the power of human connection against a backdrop of wintry beauty.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heart-warming stories about new beginnings and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of a charming Scottish village, it weaves together the lives of a diverse group of characters, filled with love, friendship, and a touch of seasonal magic.

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For the first time ever in Trade Paperback, the #1 New York Times bestseller by Rosamunde Pilcher, author of the beloved classics The Shell Seekers and September

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rosamunde Pilcher, Winter Solstice (the basis for the TV movie) is the story of five unforgettable characters, lonely and haunted strangers who find love and loyalty as a reborn family of friends during the Christmas holidays.

Elfrida Phipps, once of London's stage, moved to the English village of Dibton in hopes of making a new life for herself. Gradually, she settled into the comfortable familiarity of village lifeβ€”shopkeepers knowing her tastes, neighbours calling her by nameβ€”still she finds herself lonely.

Oscar Blundell gave up his life as a musician in order to marry Gloria. They have a beautiful daughter, Francesca, and it is only because of their little girl that Oscar views his sacrificed career as worthwhile.

Carrie returns from Austria at the end of an ill-fated affair with a married man to find her mother and sister sharing a home and squabbling endlessly. With Christmas approaching, Carrie agrees to look after her sister's awkward and quiet teenage daughter, Lucy, so that her mother might enjoy a romantic fling in America.

Sam Howard is trying to pull his life back together after his wife has left him for another. He is without home and without roots; all he has is his job. Business takes him to northern Scotland, where he falls in love with the lush, craggy landscape and sets his sights on a house.

It is the strange rippling effects of a tragedy that will bring these five characters together in a large, neglected estate house near the Scottish fishing town of Creagan.

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Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher is well-received for its heartwarming narrative and rich character development. Readers appreciate the evocative writing style that brings the settings and characters vividly to life. The book is praised for its exploration of themes such as healing and family, offering a comforting and engaging experience.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781250077462

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Rosamunde Pilcher (1924- 2019) wrote such worldwide bestselling novels as The Shell Seekers, September, Coming Home, Winter Solstice, and Voices in Summer. Her breakthrough novel, The Shell Seekers, written in her early sixties, sold more than 10 million copies. Pilcher also authored the photographic autobiography, The World of Rosamunde Pilcher. She was an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and lived in Dundee, Scotland.

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