On the Eve of Christmas. Winter Solstice. A Book for Reading in English

Welcome to the cozy world of Rosamunde Pilcher's books! Here you will feel the piercing wind while walking along the seaside and the heather moors with your faithful dog Horatio, you will enjoy thoughtful, leisurely conversations with the local church pastor and the kind owner of a small shop, and most importantly - you will get to know a real Victorian estate! There are, of course, living rooms, bedrooms, and antique bathrooms, and even an attic for a young girl. But the most important thing is that in the kitchen of Elfrida Phipps and Oscar Blandell, you will encounter interesting characters, just like us, with their sorrows and joys. The stories of their complicated fates will help you look at life anew and find peace of mind. Reading this book will remind you of a meeting with an old friend who understands you with half a word…