"My favourite fiction"

A Listmania! list by FE Carter "Frances" (Northants, England)
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Sun Child
1.  Sun Child by Angela Huth
The list author says:
  "My favourite ever book, bought when it was first published in 1978. The only book that I read again and again! It is like an old friend, I would never part with it!"
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Frenchman's Creek
2.  Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "Another old favourite. I loved Rebecca and Jamaica Inn too, but this is the best I think."
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The Future Homemakers of America
3.  The Future Homemakers of America by Laurie Graham
The list author says:
  "I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and also very sad too. I especially enjoyed the descriptions of  Norfolk."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Out Of Love
4.  Out Of Love by Diana Appleyard
The list author says:
  "I read Homing Instincts first and enjoyed it a lot but this was something else! I was enthralled with this book from start to end, but if you're looking for a cheerful read think again!"
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The Pilot's Wife
5.  The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "This was my first Anita Shreve and my second favourite so far. A great author, I love her books."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

The Weight of Water
6.  The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "This is my favourite Anita Shreve. Very chilling in parts, the nearest to a thriller that I've ever read. An amazing book and based on a true story."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Between Husbands and Friends
7.  Between Husbands and Friends by Nancy Thayer
The list author says:
  "I've always been fascinated by New England and this book is set there so held obvious appeal. I especially liked the parts set on Nantucket."
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Imogen (The Jilly Cooper collection)
8.  Imogen (The Jilly Cooper collection) by Jilly Cooper
The list author says:
  "Another book which I've had for years. I don't normally read Jilly Cooper but this is a very light, funny read if you need cheering up!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Winter Solstice
9.  Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
The list author says:
  "Anither of my favourite authors, this has to be her best I think. It should be read at Christmas, will get you in the festive mood!"
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Charlotte Street
10.  Charlotte Street by Juliette Mead
The list author says:
  "I enjoyed this book because of it's vivid description's of marriage and children. It was realistic and obvious that this author has kids!"
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The Marriage Bed
11.  The Marriage Bed by Diana Saville
The list author says:
  "I have read other books by Diana Saville and although I enjoyed them I found them a bit hard going in parts. This one is different, it was a lovely read, very enjoyable!"
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Bittersweet
12.  Bittersweet by LaVyrle Spencer
The list author says:
  "I have just finished this, my first Lavyrle Spencer. I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised and intend to read more."
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The Colour of Hope
13.  The Colour of Hope by Susan Madison
The list author says:
  "Another book set in New England, not a cheerful read but I was very impressed, quite a gripping storyline."
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The Last Lighthouse Keeper
14.  The Last Lighthouse Keeper by Alan Titchmarsh
The list author says:
  "I have bought all of Alan's books. I don't normally like books written by men, but Alan is different! They are all marvellous, but this is the best!"
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Eggshell Days
15.  Eggshell Days by Rebecca Gregson
The list author says:
  "Another recent read which has left me wanting more of this author."
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Moon Island
16.  Moon Island by Rosie Thomas
The list author says:
  "I don't always like Rosie Thomas but I really enjoyed this one. A good holiday read."
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A Week in Winter
17.  A Week in Winter by Marcia Willett
The list author says:
  "A really good read for Christmas again! Another author who I don't normally go for, but this was different to her usual I thought."
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