Through Penny’s childhood memories we see how the two girls were treated very differently, especially by their mother, and Suzie was clearly the favourite. This novel for me was really honest as it deals with some rather sensitive issues and I became immersed in the storyline.

All the threads of the tale come together and tie in nicely but there is an abrupt ending which leads on very nicely to another instalment covering Ella’s story. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Not to mention Cornwall, which I know is beautiful but seriously people books can be set in other parts of the country - Dorset, Cambridge, Lincolnshire anyone? With her position at work threatened and some shocking news from her estranged family, is it finally going to be too much for her? I loved how Fern Britton used the setting to add depth to her storyline instead of making it the main focus.For me, Penny is the type of character that a lot of readers would be able to relate to in many ways. She's come back to Pendruggan to savour her childhood memories, yet she quickly became a well-loved character of mine. On the train moving down to Cornwall Adam meets Ella, who used to live with her grandmother in Trevay, a village close by to Pendruggan. Our Non-Fiction Range includes: Academic, Photography, Audio books, Business, Cook Books, Craft Books, Health and Fitness Books, Mind, Body, Spirit (Tarot). As a distraction, she finds herself drawn to the village’s new Doctor, but he isn’t quite the charmer than he seems, as new arrival, Ella, is about to find out.

My thanks to the publishers Harper Collins for my copy of this book which I won in a Summer Reading competition on Facebook.I won't say any more and give spoilers, but I'll just say that I really felt the ending let the book down. Compared to everything that had been built up throughout, the threads of plot and the relationships, the ending was pretty weak.

It’s a cosy village saga set in Cornwall focusing on the lives of the local vicar Simon and his wife Penny. Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). Since then, Fern Britton has hosted several programmes, which include Carlton Television's After Five, BBC's Breakfast Time, London News Network's London Tonight and BBC 1’s Holiday. I enjoyed the setting very much, as well as the very real things that happen to the characters - it's not all sweetness and light. 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.New baby, busy husband, issues with work, as well as her well guarded past coming back to haunt her; it's enough for anyone to deal with at one time, let alone a vicars wife!

Tensions build to a head when Penny’s sister Suzie comes to stay in the village after the death of their mother, making waves not only between herself and Penny but also with other village residents. After all, a marriage between them would join together two dynasties of Cornish fishing families to make one prosperous one. Fern, My Story was published in November 2008 by Michael Joseph and it ranked among the Top Ten Bestseller list by The Sunday Times. Fern Britton worked with a touring theatre company and in 1979, she started her career with Westward Television in Plymouth. Not only does Penny deal with a lot of stresses at once, her life unfortunately decides to turn down the 'misunderstood' road.Penny is a vicar’s wife and television producer who has married late in life and has a young, teething baby, Jenna. It really tackles the issue of Post Natal Depression quite well, as you do have sympathy with Penny although that sympathy does wear thin a little after a while as he doesn't always seem too grateful for things that others do for her. I became quickly absorbed in this book and it has a certain laid back charm, perfect for a holiday read so you can lose yourself in the village community.