I am thrilled to introduce Julie Houston's latest novel, The Village Vicar. It is published on January19th by Aria.
Three
devoted sisters... One complicated family.
When Rosa Quinn left her childhood
home in Westenbury, she never expected to return over a decade later as the
village vicar. But after a health scare and catching her boyfriend cheating,
Rosa jumps at the chance to start over and live closer to her triplet sisters
Eva and Hannah.
But Rosa's isn't the only old face in the village, and when her
role in the parish throws her into the path of her ex, she begins to wonder if
she's made a terrible mistake. Meanwhile, Eva and Hannah face their own
troubles, as secrets about their family threaten to emerge.
Can Rosa make a life
for herself in Westenbury? Or will the sisters discover you can't run away from
the past?
Praise for Julie Houston
A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep'
Sheila O'Flanagan
'Warm, funny and well written, with a page turning plot, this
book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde'
Julie Houston at her best
–heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker
'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and
heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot
'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters
you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger
My Thoughts
This tale of three sisters us an enjoyable read . Although triplets, Rosa, Eva and Hannah are so different in personality but so close. Family dynamics are complicated but at the same time, there is an acceptance of what is important in blending a family together. You get a lovely insight into life in the village through the church volunteers and I liked the community feel that runs through the story.
Rosa, as the new vicar, turns out to have a surprising backstory which makes her decision to become a vicar credible and you always sense her sincerity. Eva is dissatisfied with her home life but on the face of it is an extremely successful professional woman and parent. Hannah seems the most troubled and is torn between what she knows to be right and her competing desires. There are some real surprises at the end of the story but the sisters support each other through them. This is a feelgood read with interesting characters and a plot which keeps you involved.
In short: heartwarming story of family and love
About the Author
Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where
her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time
at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour
is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children
and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's
been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun
lounger and a jolly good book – preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.
Thanks to Julie Houston and Amy Watson and Aria Books for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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