The Postcard

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But, if I had to choose what I loved most about Fern Britton's novel, it would have to be how relatable the storyline was. Penny Leighton, TV Producer and wife of the local vicar Simon Canter, is struggling to cope with motherhood.

For anyone who may not know (I have a lot of followers from overseas) Fern is a well known TV personality in the UK and this always comes through in my mind when I read her books. When an opportunity comes Ella's way, she can't turn it down and finds herself living back in Cornwall. Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Penny even more, having already met her in A Seaside Affair, although this is a completely new story and could easily be read as a standalone. I loved getting to know Penny and all the other people in Pendruggan, including her new neighbours Adam and Kit. She's come back to Pendruggan to savour her childhood memories, yet she quickly became a well-loved character of mine.

However, the setting of 'The Postcard' didn't bother me this time as it wasn't the main focus of the storyline. It’s a cosy village saga set in Cornwall focusing on the lives of the local vicar Simon and his wife Penny. but the majority of her previous books appear to be set in Cornwall, and some have featured characters we get to know in The Postcard. In March 1998, her first book, Fern’s Family Favourites, was released and in October the following year, she launched her second book Winter Treats and Summer Delights. It’s easy reading, and contains a good mix of true to life everyday issues, secrets and lies, trials and tribulations, happiness and health, and ill health.

On top of this she receives some startling news about her estranged Mother and the potential of an unwanted visit from her estranged sister Suzie. I loved the characterisation, and can see that some of her books continue the story of the different people in the village. Penny's father passed away when she was a young girl and Penny never had a good relationship with her mother and sister. Set in the beautiful Cornish village of Pendruggan, this is a story that immediately draws the reader in and makes them feel like a fly on the wall to the goings on of a variety of characters - some more likeable than others!Britton may have background in journalism, which does give her a bit of a head start but nevertheless I found this book quite pleasing. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.