Rumours
By (Author) Freya North
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
3rd July 2013
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Classic fiction: general and literary
Modern and Contemporary romance
Romance: the rich / famous / powerful
Family life fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
823.92
Paperback
464
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 28mm
320g
Everybodys talking but whats really going on
Rumour has it that Stella Hutton landed her new job thanks to family connections. Shes guarded about her past and private about her new life.
Over in Long Dansbury, theres always a rumour circulating about Xander but the eligible bachelor shrugs off village gossip.
Then a rumour starts that Longbridge Hall is up for sale. Home to the eccentric Fortescues, it has dominated Long Dansbury lives for centuries.
Stella is summoned to sell the estate. But Xander grew up there. His secrets and memories are not for sale. Hell do anything to stand in Stellas way. Anything but fall in love.
This will make you smile, sigh and cheer as this story proves love can be found in the most unexpected places Sunday Express
An addictive read that encompasses the stuff life is made of: love, sex, fidelity and, above all, friendship Glamour
An original, direct, funny voice Independent on Sunday
The novel is peopled by rich and rare characters a delicious creation, sparkling in every sense Daily Express
Freya Norths first novel, Sally, was published to great acclaim while she was still in her twenties. Her subsequent books, Chloe, Polly, Cat, Fen, Pip , Love Rules, Home Truths and Pillow Talk have all been bestsellers. In 2008 Freya North won the RNA Book of the Year award with Pillow Talk and was shortlisted in 2012 for Chances. She lives in Hertfordshire with her family.