Hannah Swan has drawn the short straw at the eco-consultancy where she works and is being sent the length of the country a week before Christmas to visit new client, The Crystal Waters in Porthgolow. As Hannah sets off on the long train journey from Edinburgh, she promises friends and family she will be back in plenty of time for the big day.
Upon her arrival Hannah is shocked to find she recognises the Cornish village. With her mum remaining uncharacteristically tight lipped when questioned on the matter, Hannah’s interest is piqued. But when a storm rolls in it doesn’t look likely Hannah will be keeping her promise to return…and does she really want to?
There is nothing I love more at this time of year than cosying down with some festive fiction, but what I love even more is returning to a well-loved series for the Christmas instalment.
This book follows Hannah who is visiting the village of Porthgolow for work and is swept up in the local lifestyle and the feelings of familiarity for her surroundings. Hannah was a really sweet protagonist who I liked from the very first page. She was kind-hearted, giving and highly relatable.
McLaughlin offers up another strong supporting cast in this novel, as she has done with both of its predecessors, and of course it is always lovely to revisit previous characters and have catch up snippets of how their lives are continuing on.
As usual the descriptions of my home county are faultless, and I think people reading will be equally as pleased with the Cornish setting without the sunshine and ice creams of summer. This book has definitely got me in the mood for a merry Christmas, especially all of the goodies I will be munching my way through during the coming days.
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