Open House: The irresistible feelgood romance from the bestselling author Jill Mansell
By (Author) Jill Mansell
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Review
8th March 2007
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
448
Width 130mm, Height 196mm, Spine 40mm
314g
A deliciously engaging romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wedding of the Year and Promise Me
Nell O'Driscoll has known Marcus Kilburton for years - according to her diary, she even had a crush on him as a teenager. When he decides to open Kilburton Castle to the public, Nell takes a job as his assistant - and soon sparks are flying between them. But is Nell free to pursue Marcus, when a figure from her past refuses to let goMeanwhile, Nell's best friend, Hetty Brewster, has other problems. Her husband has abandoned her for a bitchy but successful writer. Now the press is full of stories about the frumpy, boring wife losing out to a younger, slimmer model. But Hetty's about to get her chance for sweet revenge - if she can stop being a nice person long enough to take it!What readers are saying about Open House: 'The characters are amazingly real - you begin to feel you know them and sympathise with their situations. The storylines and twists are unexpected. A fantastic book!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful balance of drama and humour. Truly an amazing book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A delightful read. Heart-warming and gentle - typically Jill Mansell at her best' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'This frothy romance will give any girl the giggles and there's enough wit to keep you turning the pages' - Sun
Jill Mansell worked for many years at the Burden Neurological Hospital, Bristol, and now writes full time. She lives with her partner and their children in Bristol. Jill is the author of many bestselling novels with Headline and appears regularly in the Guardian Top Hundred list.