Summer is in full swing when Daisy drives back into Wynmouth in her almost-clapped-out car, having left both her most recent job and the man her parents thought she was going to marry. Coming home could be just what she needs to move her life on.
At Wynbrook Manor, things are in disarray. Owner Algy isn’t getting any younger, and Daisy’s mum Janet, housekeeper at the manor, spends her days running around after him, while Daisy’s dad Robin, the gardener, has been let down by the person he had lined up to take care of the new cut-flower garden.
As Daisy tries to find her place at Wynbrook and in the village, she’s drawn to summer visitor Josh. But when he turns out to be not the person he appears to be, will the spark between them fizzle out? And with it, the chances of this turning into the best summer ever?
Review: I was delighted to receive an early copy of this, Heidi Swain’s 20th novel. I have been following her stories set in Norfolk from the start and was looking forward to catching up with some familiar characters as well as meeting some new faces in the coastal town of Wynmouth. I must say that this book has the most stunning cover, practically exuding summer (the daisies are a lovely touch).
The story this time centres on Daisy, who is returning to her childhood home having left behind yet another job as well as a cheating partner, much to her parents’ despair. Daisy’s parents work at Wynbrook Manor, where the owner, Algy, is uncharacteristically low in spirits. The new cut flower venture in the grounds is not doing as well as Algy had hoped, as there is nobody to manage it. While Daisy is trying to settle into the village and find a suitable job for the summer, she almost literally runs into Josh, an American who is visiting the area. They don’t hit it off right away, but gradually a friendship develops between them. However, it transpires that Josh has not been honest with her about why he has come to Wynmouth, and it looks as if their relationship may go no further and Daisy’s hopes for the best summer ever may be dashed.
This was quite simply an enchanting story in an equally adorable setting. It is full of summer warmth and so many flowers that you could practically smell them each time you turned a page. Daisy was a troubled soul to start with, trying to find the niche where she could express her talents. She tried so hard to please her parents at the same time. Who could fail to feel for her? Josh, on the other hand, was a confident and likeable character with an air of mystery about him. I felt sure that he and Daisy would be good as a couple given a chance. I really liked Algy and could understand the dilemma he found himself in regarding his home and its future. I can certainly recommend this lovely, summery story to other readers and would encourage those not familiar with Heidi Swain’s excellent books to give it a try.
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