Alexandra Brown

The perfect seasonal tale of how laughter, friends and wacky Christmas jumpers can mend a broken heart. For fans of Trisha Ashley and Jenny Colgan. Heartbroken after being jilted at the altar, Sybil has been saved from despair by her knitting obsession and now her home is filled to bursting with tea cosies, bobble hats, and jumpers. But, after discovering that she may have perpetrated the cock-up of the century at work, Sybil decides to make a hasty exit and, just weeks before Christmas, runs away to the picturesque village of Tindledale. There, Sybil discovers Hettie's House of Haberdashery, an emporium dedicated to the world of knitting and needle craft. But Hettie, the outspoken octogenarian owner, is struggling and now the shop is due for closure. And when Hettie decides that Sybil's wonderfully wacky Christmas jumpers are just the thing to add a bit of excitement to her window display, something miraculous starts to happen...

The Great Christmas Knit Off

A deliciously indulgent read from a hot debut writer and first in a series of books set in Carrington s Department Store where life is sweeter Perfect for fans of Meet Me in the Cupcake Cafe and Breakfast at Darcy s. Georgie Hart had it all as a top personal shopper in London, the heady world of Mulberry launch parties and Louis Vuitton goody bags meant she was living the dream. But all that extravagance took its toll on her bank balance and it was time to stop drinking champagne on beer money. Now Georgie runs the luxury bag concession at Carrington s Department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry Bay and her lavish spending is confined to a red velvet cupcake with butter cream icing in Carrington s cafe. But her plans for a quiet life are thwarted when Carrington s goes into a recession-busting makeover and soon, with the arrival of Maxine, wielding the axe in her immaculately manicured hands, Georgie is fighting not only for her job, but also for the attentions of her dishy boss, James. And when newcomer Tom arrives, who may or may not be the best thing since sliced bread, Georgie must decide where her loyalties really lie "

Cupcakes at Carrington's

Georgie Hart loves Christmas time at Carrington's Department store. Running the luxury handbag department, Georgie adores helping customers in the hunt for the perfect gift for the perfect someone. And this year is no exception - now she has the hunky Tom, Mr Carrington himself, to spend the special day with. Life couldn't get any more perfect.But when Tom springs a surprise, all of Georgie's plans are thrown into chaos. Carrington's is getting a fresh lease of life in a hot new reality TV show, featuring the formidable retail guru, Kelly Cooper.As the first show airs, Georgie is horrified to be shown in a far from flattering light. Worse is to come when Kelly's vile daughter appears to get her claws into Tom. Georgie fears this will be the worst Christmas ever, but Santa still has a little surprise for her stocking this year - she'll just have to wait until Christmas to find out...

Christmas at Carrington's

David Brown

Wait for me... Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure? A Year Off is one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs and 'regular lives' to travel the world together after only knowing each other for a few months. Each chapter provides perspectives from both authors and tackles a different part of the journey, including: - Practical travel guide providing tips on how to leave your job, budget, pack, plan your route, pace yourself, adjust to culture shock, and re-enter - A look into David and Alexandra's story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another - Colorful essays about adventure travel and all the life-changing moments that come along with it This inspiring book is for all the dreamers, would-be adventurers and endearingly practical professionals looking to scratch the travel itch and take a risk on what may be the best time of their lives. With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, guiding readers on how to take the same leap and showing them just how doable a journey this type of round-the-world travel is.

A story about traveling the world and how to make it happen for you

A Year Off

In the tradition of Trisha Ashley and Jenny Colgan, this first book in a new series by Alexandra Brown—author of the popular Cupcakes at Carrington’s series—tells the hilarious, heartwarming story of a jilted bride who anticipates a lonely Christmas but instead finds herself in the tiny village of Tindledale, where the residents share her obsession with knitting. When life unravels, it’s time to knit… Sybil has always taken comfort in her passion for knitting, creating beautiful knits stitch by stitch. But her world suddenly unravels when her fiancé ditches her for her identical twin sister at her Star Wars-themed wedding, leaving her sporting a Princess Leia do. Then things go from bad to worse when an incident at work jeopardizes her job. Hoping to escape her woes and forget that she’ll be alone for Christmas this year, she visits her friend in Tindledale—a winter wonderland of quaint shops and snowy rooftops. When she arrives in the idyllic town, she can’t help feeling like she’s in a Hallmark greeting card. She’s embraced by welcoming—if eccentric—locals wearing handmade knits that remind Sybil of her own creations as well as her unrealized ambitions of selling them. So when the vintage boutique asks her to make an assortment of knits for their display window, she’s thrilled. The hot town doctor has even taken an interest in Sybil, hoping to heal her broken heart. But just when Sybil thinks she’s going to have her fairytale Christmas after all, an unexpected turn of events threatens to unspool her happily ever after.

A Novel

The Great Christmas Knit-Off

The third book in the delightful series set in Carrington's Department Store. Georgie Hart and Carrington's Department Store have got the world at their feet. Since a reality TV series put them both on the map, life has been amazing! Carrington's profits are in the pink, Georgie has carved herself a place in the nation's heart and even better, her romance with Tom, the store's boss, has finally blossomed after a shaky start. Now summertime has come to Mulberry-on -Sea and Georgie is in great demand. The town is holding a big summer festival and she and her mates from Carrington's are planning on making sure that Mulberry puts on the show of its life! But Georgie is about to get the offer of a lifetime - one that is just too good to turn down and something that will test her loyalties to their limits... Will Georgie be able to pull off it off once again, or has her luck finally run out?

Ice Creams at Carrington's

The warm and witty new novel from Alexandra Brown, bestselling author of The Great Christmas Knit Off. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews. April Summers is wondering what to do next her life has been turned upside down after the loss of her husband so she s hoping to piece herself together again with a visit to her elderly great aunt, Edith. Arriving in the rural idyll of Tindledale, she s dismayed to find Edith s cottage and the orchard behind it in a sorry state of disrepair. Edith seems to have lost interest completely, instead she s become desperate to find out what happened to her sister, Winnie, who disappeared during WWII. April gets to work immediately, discovering that the orchard still delivers a bumper crop each year, and with the help of some of the villagers including Matt, the enigmatic Blacksmith begins to unravel the mystery of the missing Winnie. Slowly, April can feel things coming to life again but can Orchard Cottage work its magic on her too?"

The Secret of Orchard Cottage

Georgie Hart mencintai pekerjaannya di bagian penjualan tas mewah di Carrington’s Department Store di kota tepi pantai yang cantik. Dia juga suka (banget!) mentraktir dirinya makan red velvet cupcake dengan krim (terlalu sering!) di kafe depstor tersebut. Ketika Carrington’s harus mengalami perombakan akibat resesi, datanglah si femme fatale Maxine dengan tangan besi bermanikurnya. Georgie mulai kelabakan karena dia harus berjuang mempertahankan pekerjaan, juga merebut perhatian atasannya yang tampan, James. Saat Tom si anak baru yang ganteng bergabung dengan Carrington’s, mau tak mau Georgie harus memutuskan di mana dia harus berdiri…

Cupcakes At Carrington'S

A fantastic three-book bundle of the hilarious Carrington’s Department Store series: CUPCAKES AT CARRINGTON’S, ME AND MR CARRINGTON (a short story) and CHRISTMAS AT CARRINGTON’S.

Cupcakes and Christmas: The Carrington’s Collection: Cupcakes at Carrington’s, Me and Mr. Carrington, Christmas at Carrington’s

Witty and warm fiction from the author of The Great Christmas Knit Off. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Jenny Colgan. Tindledale is in a titter. The Loveliest Village competition is coming around again and after last year's spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Beth, the local headmistress is keen to help and decides to impose some much-needed order on the squabbling committee members. When she runs into a new face in the village, she discovers that it is none other than celebrity chef, Hugo Crawford, whose London restaurant, The Fatted Calf, has won three Michelin stars. After a few terse encounters with him, Beth decides that he is brutish and rude but Lawrence, the B&B owner, thinks that Hugo is looking for a site to open a new restaurant -- one that could really put Tindledale on the map! While the committee discuss their plans in the Duck & Puddle pub, Hugo sticks his oar in and tells them what they are doing wrong. Beth still thinks that he is bad-mannered but some of his ideas are actually pretty good -- a village pop up store, a farmer's market and an allotment food bank. Soon, villagers old and new all start to come out of the woodwork, including yummy mummy Cassie, who seems to have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Beth discovers that when it comes to Tindledale and its inhabitants, nothing is ever quite as it seems...

The Great Village Show

A deliciously indulgent read and the follow up to Cupcakes at Carrington’s. Set in Carrington’s Department Store this is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan.

Christmas at Carrington’s

The warm and witty new novel from bestselling author Alexandra Brown, perfect for fans Trisha Ashley and Jill Mansell.

Charles Chapman

An account of the events surrounding the Windsor Castle fire of 1992 and its subsequent restoration with a brief history of the Castle.

The Windsor Castle Fire and Restoration

Windsor Ablaze!

A deliciously indulgent read from a hot debut writer and first in a series of books set in Carrington’s Department Store – where life is sweeter... Perfect for fans of Meet Me in the Cupcake Cafe and Breakfast at Darcy’s.

Alexandra Brown

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