Trinity House is turning all its lighthouses into automated beacons. The time has come for Will to fulfil his dream of sailing round the coastline of Britain. But he has reckoned without encountering the intriguing Amy Finn.
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"Viking, North Utsira, South Utsira, Dogger, Fisher, German Bight." The exotic names of the shipping forecast--the opening words of Alan Titchmarsh's second novel--never fail to evoke an annoyingly patriotic nostalgia in Brits: no matter what else changes, their country is still an island with miserable weather.
The fictional Cornish world of Pencurnow Cove seems at first sight to be the forecast's literary equivalent: the kind of village where the landmarks (pub and post office) are populated by obligingly eccentric locals; where Loaded and FHM are sold under the counter, as overly racy; and where borderline criminals are easily identified by hints of foreignness ("Len Gryler looked as if he was of Italian ancestry") or a loud London accent ("Bladdy hell, woman"). It's the kind of world only Enid Blyton ever lived in. But Titchmarsh's nostalgic Cornwall is no life-enhancing, organic community: it serves primarily as a retreat for battered victims of the real world. Will Elliott has spent the last six years in Prince Albert Rock Lighthouse, failing to grieve for his pregnant wife, killed in a hit-and-run; Amy Finn is a one-time Ballet Rambert ballerina, felled by a knee injury and plagued by her ex-lover and dance partner. When the lighthouse closes, Will buys a motor launch and attempts to build a new life; his attraction to Amy threatens to make him face his grief. Titchmarsh seems unsure what to make of the dilemmas facing the inhabitants of Pencurnow Cove. Though mourning the passing of the lighthouses, he appears to embrace the possibilities of the new world. Following his more upbeat bestseller Mr MacGregor, The Last Lighthouse Keeper is a gentle, well-written tale, whose picturesque setting will no doubt appeal to the tourist in us all--but in the sudden, deeply-felt sufferings of its hero, there's a glimpse of something much tougher. --Alan Stewart
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Alan Titchmarsh is the author of four bestselling novels. He has been the main presenter on BBC2's GARDENER'S WORLD since 1996 and is also the main presenter on GROUND FORCE and his new series HOW TO BE A GARDENER.
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Though this book is not connected to Mr MacGregor in anyway apart from the author it is absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed every page as much as I believe is possible. The book created very vivid mental images of each of the characters and their surrounding landscape though treated the reader as an inteligent individual.
I do not believe that there could be a better book to buy a friend who you think the world of for christmas, or indeed at any time of the year.
An utterly amazing read which will keep you eager to go back to it through to the end.
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Set in a tiny village in Cornwall Alan Titchmarsh's novel is written in the most delicious manner. The sheer description of the characters and their surroundings are addictive and colourful interwoven with his flora and fauna. He is an incurable romantic which will make you laugh and cry within the same chapter. The main characters are sad and beautiful with tragic pasts and passionately brought together. The sub plot of criminal activity, the old sea dogs down the pub and bawdy cockney couple on their gin palace make you cringe and guffaw out loud. Reading this book was likened to 'being on holiday ' a must for romantics and I can't wait for him to produce the next one!
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It's a cliche, but I couldn't put this book down. And be warned, it's not for those of an erotic disposition. Mr Titchmarsh excels in the art of subtle lustmongering, leaving the reader at his nefarious mercy and quivering for more. The characters are finely sketched with flickering light and shadow, not unlike the great pastiche works of J. Mungo Stroobant and reminiscent of a young Heinrich Struss. Buy this book, but only if you are suitably prepared for it.
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Enjoying this romantic story. Easy read and you are dragged inside the world of Will very quickly. And there is always something romantic about a lighthouse.
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This is the second book by Titchmarsh I've read. Pleasant enough reading but I'll leave it at that. Thrillers are more my taste.
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Cornwall. a boat yard, a lighthouse. What's not to love about this book? The plot is OK - just! The characters are OK - just! Read more
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I find Alan Titchmarsh an easy read, the story was compact and I didn't get bored half way through the book.
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An absolutely delightful read, loved it and so will you.
For me its important to have a hard-backed copy and this was compact, clean and nicely fonted.
For me its important to have a hard-backed copy and this was compact, clean and nicely fonted.
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