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About The Book
Set on the wild edge of Cumbria, close to the Scottish border, The Forest Hideway is the perfect romantic and uplifting autumnal escape from the author of The Lighthouse Bookshop.
Saskia is building a home for herself out of the ruins of an old castle. Surrounded by forest, hidden away from everyone and everything, the place is special - it’s the only connection she has left to her father and it’s a hard-won chance to escape from her difficult past and create a new future. She’s spent her whole life trying to find a way to make this project work and finding someone to help her realise her dream has been almost impossible.
When local builder Owen finally signs up to manage the construction, things get off to a very bad start. But forced to find a way to work together, both realise that first impressions aren’t always the right ones, and when Owen discovers the forest is hiding a secret that could bring work to a halt, he realises he’s much more invested in the project – and Saskia – than he thought . . .
Praise for The Secret Orchard:
‘I loved the characters and the orchard! I gobbled it up in a couple of sittings. What a gorgeous read, full of heart’ Liz Fenwick, author of The River Between Us
‘Warm, tender and wise, Sharon Gosling’s well-crafted, engrossing story was a pleasure to read’ Rachel Hore, author of The Hidden Years
Saskia is building a home for herself out of the ruins of an old castle. Surrounded by forest, hidden away from everyone and everything, the place is special - it’s the only connection she has left to her father and it’s a hard-won chance to escape from her difficult past and create a new future. She’s spent her whole life trying to find a way to make this project work and finding someone to help her realise her dream has been almost impossible.
When local builder Owen finally signs up to manage the construction, things get off to a very bad start. But forced to find a way to work together, both realise that first impressions aren’t always the right ones, and when Owen discovers the forest is hiding a secret that could bring work to a halt, he realises he’s much more invested in the project – and Saskia – than he thought . . .
Praise for The Secret Orchard:
‘I loved the characters and the orchard! I gobbled it up in a couple of sittings. What a gorgeous read, full of heart’ Liz Fenwick, author of The River Between Us
‘Warm, tender and wise, Sharon Gosling’s well-crafted, engrossing story was a pleasure to read’ Rachel Hore, author of The Hidden Years
About The Author
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Sharon started her career as an entertainment journalist, writing non-fiction books about film and television. She is also the author of multiple children's books. Sharon and her husband live in a small village in northern Cumbria. She can be found on Twitter @sharongosling.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (August 28, 2025)
- Length: 400 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398538887
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Raves and Reviews
Praise for Sharon Gosling:
‘A wonderfully wise and beautifully written story about finding the courage to start over … I loved it!’ Isabelle Broom
'A compelling read with a dramatic sense of place and a caring community at its heart' Heidi Swain, author of A Taste of Home
‘A gorgeously remote and romantic great escape, brimming with foodie passion, friendship and heart’ Laura Kemp, author of A Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness
'A magical story set in Scotland...An inspiring book of second chances' Woman's Own
'A story to make you long to visit our glorious coastlines' Prima
'With a romance that gently simmers, a plot that flows as fast as the North Sea tides, and some gentle reminders of the need to protect our oceans, The House Beneath the Cliffs provides the perfect holiday getaway' Lancashire Post
'Thrilling & romantic' The People's Friend
‘An inspiring book of second chances' Woman
'Packed full of warmth' Cumbria Life
‘An atmospheric and enchanting read’ Heat
‘A warm romantic mystery, beautifully structured and feelingly written’ Daily Mail
A heartwarming, captivating story that is just gorgeous and that I couldn’t have loved more’ My Weekly
'The exploration of family and identity is filled with vivid characters and an enthralling plot, making it absorbing and emotional' The People’s Friend
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