'This book is the literary equivalent of a warm, soft blanket, a log fire and a cup of strong, sweet tea on a snowy winter night. With the Scotland setting, it is utterly irresistible' Reader review An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde Pilcher Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days are filled ...
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'This book is the literary equivalent of a warm, soft blanket, a log fire and a cup of strong, sweet tea on a snowy winter night. With the Scotland setting, it is utterly irresistible' Reader review An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde Pilcher Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days are filled with companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida's tranquillity: Oscar's wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash, and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother's inheritance. Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland, which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magic and the winter solstice brings love and solace. READERS ADORE WINTER SOLSTICE: 'The author's finely drawn characters are charming and her settings beguiling' Reader review 'A sweet love story in a gorgeous and evocative winter setting' Reader review 'I love her books because the characters jump off the page and straight into my heart. I love her books because she creates such a vivid sense of place that I can close my eyes and see it' Reader review 'A truly beautifully heart-warming story of love and loss . . .' Reader review PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER: 'Enchanting . . . bound to delight her many thousands of fans' Daily Express 'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail 'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' Prima
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I thoroughly enjoyed this story and have read the book several times. It covers all ages of characters who have had to overcome various difficult situations with the help of their friends, family, and even strangers. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Sheila D
Jun 26, 2015
Winter Solstice
Having read everything Rosamund Pilcher wrote, and then her son, Robin's, books, I eagerly looked forward to hearing an audio book of "Winter Solstice". It is my favorite of her books, and have read and re-read it many times over the years. Lynn Redgrave gave the characters the perfect voices, I could hear Elfrida Phipps, Oscar Blundell, and everyone else, and see them in my mind. Excellent! Of course, I would have enjoyed an unabridged version, but the abridged audio satisfied my longing to bring those characters to life! Wonderful job, Lynn Redgrave! Thanks much to Alibris for your help.
flicka
Aug 11, 2011
takes you to a wonderful place
one of the best books I've read - full
of warmth and intimacy.
Hildegard S
Sep 9, 2010
My favorite
Winter Solstice is my favorite book by Rosamunde Pilcher. I never get tired of listening to the book on cassette.
I can recommend it highly.
Conmor34
Jul 30, 2009
Enjoyed !
First time I had read anything from this author. A friend recomened this book, it was enjoyable!
