A Perfect Devon Manor by Debbie Morrison #Review #BrambletonSeries

 

A Perfect Devon Manor by Debbie Morrison was published by Prosperina Press  on 11th February 2026

 
What if becoming the perfect wife meant losing the woman you used to be?

Christina Pemberton – born plain Tina Miller – may be a skilled restorer of antique silver, but to her husband’s old-money family, she is still tarnished goods. They won’t quite let her in to their rarified world, and it's tearing her marriage apart.

 

Desperate to prove herself worthy, Christina makes a decision that weighs heavily on her conscience. But then a secret from her past threatens to resurface, and Christina faces an impossible choice between the world she aspires to join, and the life that shaped her.

This is a warm, gripping tale of family, legacy, love, and second chances, set in a beautiful house on the rugged North Devon coast, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Tilly Tennant, and Sue Moorcroft. A Perfect Devon Manor is a warm, emotionally satisfying midlife romance set in an enchanting Devon manor. Expect a marriage in trouble, self-rediscovery, second chances, and falling in love again, with high-stakes family drama, village intrigue, a glimpse into the rarified world of antique silver restoration, and a life-affirming happily ever after.

 My Thoughts

This is a great series, set in beautiful Devon. This story centres on Christina who is a talented silversmith who, for her own reasons, has become involved in faking lucrative silverware.  The fake silver reflects quite a lot about Christina, who is trying to be the respectable and eligible member of her husband's family. She harbours a dark secret from her childhood but as we discover, she is not the only one who is covering up events in the past.

    There are some interesting characters who appear throughout the story and you very much feel that few people are as they seem. Even Christina's teenage daughter is hiding her own unhappiness. With her marriage in difficulties, Christina is desperate to put things right and to break away from the lies and secrecy. She doesn't find it easy to do this. There is a lot in the story to keep you reading  and despite her actions, you retain a sympathy for Christina, flawed as she is.

In short: past secrets, hidden identities, new starts 

About the Author

Hi! I’m Debbie. Once upon a time, I was a perfectly respectable London professional – a chartered accountant with a law degree, a Blackberry (remember those?), and too many sensible shoes. Then common sense prevailed, romance called, and I swapped London’s Zone One for Devon’s Zero Signal.

These days, I know the real price of life’s essentials: a good haircut, a great friend, and the joy of a proper night’s sleep. I write love stories for grown-ups – warm, witty, stuffed with second chances and the kind of relationships where affection and exasperation create irresistible chemistry – for better for worse.

I divide my days between the page, the garden and long walks along the Devon coast – usually accompanied by two determined dogs with strong opinions about pacing and biscuit breaks. 

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Thanks to Debbie Morrison, Prosperina Press and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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