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A Winter's Tale (Paperback)

by Trisha Ashley (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd (17 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1847560148
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847560148
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Praise for Sowing Secrets and A Winter's Tale: 'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde 'Full of comedy and wit.' Closer 'Trisha Ashley! makes for enjoyable reading.' The Times 'Fresh and funny.' Woman's Own 'Searching out something indulgent for curling up with as the nights draw in? Look no further ... with this Cinderella tale of love complete with handsome (natch) hero. Publishing News


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A charming romantic comedy about a hard-up single mum inheriting a stately home - and a host of headaches - The perfect novel for curling up with during the long winter nights. Sophy Winter is not your typical Lady of the Manor!. When she unexpectedly inherits Winter's End - a crumbling mansion in the beautiful Lancashire countryside - it seems like all Sophy's prayers have been answered. She eagerly swaps life as an impoverished housekeeper in favour of her own team of staff. But Sophy quickly realises the challenge on her hands - the house is decrepit and its eccentric inhabitants are a nightmare. And once it is discovered that Winter's End played host to a young Shakespeare, the entire village of Sticklepond becomes curious about Sophy's plans, especially charming Jack Lewis. But is he really smitten by Sophy!or her newly-acquired cash? Meanwhile, Sophy's gorgeous head gardener Seth is the strong and silent type. But does his passion bloom for anything beyond the horticultural?As Sophy gets to grips with squabbling relatives, collapsing buildings and the ghostly presence of one of her ancestors, she wonders if Winter's End is not so much a gift from the gods as a mixed blessing. ..A charming romantic comedy for fans of Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell - guaranteed to thaw the coldest of hearts!
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Charming but annoying, too, 8 Nov 2008
By Cozymysterycrazy (living in a dream world) - See all my reviews
I've loved Trisha Ashley's books for their originality and the strong, practical, earthy attitude of most of her leading ladies. Only in one of the more recent books (The Generous Gardener aka Sowing Secrets) was there an irritating element of spinelessness about the heroine when it came to men.

In the latest, Winter's Tale, it's back again and really set my teeth on edge for most of the book. Whilst sensible and efficient in all other aspects of her character, when it came to men this woman appeared to keep her brains in her knickers. I began to feel cheated by the author because she let this unlikely situation drag on for so long that it became an annoyingly obvious (and lazy) plot device. In contrast, the rival romantic development was tepid at best.

If it wasn't that the other elements of the story were charming and engrossing, I would have binned the book long before the end.

However, while it is my least favourite book so far, I still quite enjoyed it; but the 'romance' part was just too weak this time and she let the really quite nasty 'baddie' off far too lightly (again - see The Generous Gardener). IMHO, Ms Ashley's come-uppance for the men who treat her heroines badly has so far fallen far short of being really satisfying, aside from the classic frying pan incident!

I'll still look forward to the next book, but I do hope she goes back to her strong-minded heroines.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An old house and a mystery, 16 Nov 2008
By Damaskcat (UK) - See all my reviews
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Sophy Winter inherits her grandfather's estate - Winter's End - where she spent some of her childhood. When she first hears about it she is tempted to sell it to her mysterious and attractive cousin Jack. But when she sees the house again she falls in love with it and wants to restore the estate to its former glory - much to Jack's annoyance. With rumours of hidden treasure, a ghost that makes its views known and many interesting and eccentric characters this is Trisha Ashley at her sparkling best. I loved the background of the house and the way Sophy sets about cleaning and conserving everything. This is a great feel good read and just the thing for cold winter evenings.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Trisha success, 12 Nov 2008
By Helen Lang "Lena" (North Yorkshire. UK) - See all my reviews
Trisha writes from the heart and pulls us into her Lancashire world once more. I loved the diary extracts and the intriguing language. She knows her subject matter and draws us into the world of old manor houses on their beam ends.Humour and wit aplenty in this story; a trade mark of her craft and her heroine truly loves the challenge. In these dire times, this is a comforting winter fireside read with lots of oddball characters to enjoy. For the romantic at heart. I look forward to the next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Read
I bought this book for my nan thinking that it would be just her thing, she really enjoyed it and told me to give it a go. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Natalie Green

5.0 out of 5 stars Sparkling comedy & romance
Sophy Winter unexpectedly inherits her grandfather's crumbling stately home, Winter's End. Along with the house, she inherits an eccentric family & a lot of debt. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynette Baines

2.0 out of 5 stars Miss Winter wanders through the desert for... months
Bought this book and hoped for hours of fun. An old stately home, a colourful staff, lots to do and a sparkling heroine. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mirjam van Welie

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This charming family saga begins when Sophy inherits Winter's End which is Lancashire, it's the mansion where she lived during the early years of her life. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. A. M. Chadwick

3.0 out of 5 stars A cosy Tale of Journey's and Love
'A Winter's Tale' begins off very slowly, however after the first or second chapter, the pace picks up. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Blaxall

1.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Book I Have Ever Read
A thin and repetitve plot, unlikely characters that are like something out of a pantomime, and a heroine who is just rediculously silly. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Shoesmith

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
This book is such a good read for a cold, dark winters evening, curl up in your jim-jams and woolly socks in front of the fire and enjoy!
Published 9 months ago by L. Robinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it - once i got into it
Wasn't sure i would enjoy it at first, then absolutey loved it, going to bed early to read
Published 9 months ago by Lesley-Anne Vest

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Fun
I loved this book, the best piece of popular fiction I've read in 2008. It has all the ingredients I enjoy: solid yet quirky characters, good background details, steady... Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. J. Saxton

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
I liked reading the book, in fact I read it in 24 hours. For lovers of Katie Fforde and Freya North. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Wade

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