(image from thebookpeople.co.uk)
They are by Tessa Hainsworth, a Body Shop high-flyer who gave up the rat race to go and live in Cornwall. She needed a job to make ends meet, and was the only applicant who turned up to the interview for a position as a postie, so she got the job. The three books tell the story of how she and her husband, Ben, settled into life in Cornwall, and the ups and downs of rural life. They are well written and tell a gentle story - full of humour and kindness. As I finished each one, I couldn't wait to start the next, and now that I have read all three, I am looking around and wondering whether she has written any more - but unfortunately, it seems not! Her endearing stories of making a penny do the work of a pound and getting used to getting by on much less do hit the mark, and I was impressed with her determination to fit in and get on with the job at hand.
Tessa Hainsworth has a website HERE which tells you more about her and her life, and also links to some more wonderful photos. I was fortunate to get these three books in a bundle from The Book People for just £4.99 and I consider that money well spent for my holiday reading, but perhaps you will find them in the library. I'd highly recommend them - and although I have mentioned that book shop several times in this post, this is NOT a sponsored post, because I don't do them!
8 comments:
I enjoyed those books, hope she writes another. And Yes mine were from the library
I borrowed these from work (I'm a library assistant) and really enjoyed her story. Wish she would write more! Congratulations on the new job, btw.
Lesley H In Livingston.
Thanks for the heads up I hadn't heard of thes books but you've piqued my interest. I do like Book People too & sometimes order from them. Vee x
Just reserved the first book at my local library, thanks again, Vee x
Oh I didn't know she had written a third book! Her stories are heartwarming and delightful thanks for sharing
San
I borrowed these from the library a while ago and really enjoyed them.
You did well there.
I bought these three books at a car boot sale recently for a fiver for the three ... so paid a penny more than you!! One of them is signed by the author though, so I'm happy.
With this recommendation I better get going and start reading mine, they sound really good from your write up, and just up my street.
Sounds like a good read.
I hope you don't mind me asking, I was wondering if you or one of your readers know what has happened to frugal in bucks (Sarah), she hasn't posted for a long time.
Enjoying your posts.
Best wishes,
Angela
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