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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:
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See where the inspiration comes from,
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This review is from: The World of Rosamunde Pilcher (Paperback)
I have enjoyed Rosamunde Pilcher's writing for over twenty years. This book, "The World of Rosamunde Pilcher" opens a window into the land and people that inspire her. There is a brief (all too brief in my opinion), autobiographical section of her childhood, and her husband's upbringing. Her mother-in-law has a love story worthy of a Pilcher book. There are photographs of her as a child, and young married and with her family. The bulk of the book is devoted to the country in which she now lives. The story she tells of acquiring the Bank house could also be straight out of a Pilcher book. There are pages of photos of the highlands of Scotland, the coast of Cornwell and the hustle and bustle of London. It also goes into the homes she inhabits and the furnishings. We are able to see how and where she lives, get a sense of her as a person. It is easy to feel a sense of the country she loves so well, and the photos are accompanied by the author's own words. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys this prolific author, and gives an insight into what inspires and colours her wonderful tales.
66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
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Enter Rosanunde's World,
This review is from: The World of Rosamunde Pilcher (Paperback)
After you have read all of Rosamunde Pilcher's books and have yearned for more details of Porthkerris, of the rugged scenery around Cornwall, and a glimpse of Lawrence's paintings in The Shell Seekers, this book is a must for you. There are six pages of sepia photographs of Rosamunde's life, and a 1939 photograph of her; look closely and perhaps you may see Judith in Coming Home? There are paragraphs selected from her writings to compliment georgous paintings and photographs of her homes in Cornwall and Scotland. Her recipes are delicious (Potato and Leek Soup, Scones, Creme Brulee and Raspberries). The World of Rosamunde Pilcher is a delight. Buy this book only if you are ready to have your world suddenly become more relaxing and beautiful.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must For Rosamunde Pilcher Fans,
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This review is from: The World of Rosamunde Pilcher (Paperback)
Since Rosamunde Pilcher is my favorite author, I was thrilled to discover this magnificent book filled with charming stories and glorious photographs of the settings she so warmly captures in her books. From the cover photo of a country home on the south coast of Cornwall to the charming interior photos of homes reminiscent of the Balmerino and Aird homes in September, this is a delightful coffee table book that captures the essence of Pilcher country.Rosamunde writes most lovingly of how she found her home in the Bank House in Scotland and then treats the reader to page after page of impressive photos that will make you want to pack your bags and head straightaway for either the beaches of Cornwall or on to the romantic estates of Scotland. There are photos of an adult Rosamunde pegging her wash as Penelope might have in The Shell Seekers, as a child playing with her sister on the beach in St. Ives, on her wedding day to Graham Pilcher and many more. The cut-lines reveal the story of her mother-in-law who had a love life worthy of a Pilcher novel, her love for The Elms, the stately mansion where she grew up, and the inspiration for the settings in her novels and short stories. Quotes from The Shell Seekers, September, Coming Home, The Empty House, Another View, The Day of the Storm, Wild Mountain Thyme and other works accompany the photographs. As well there are recipes for scones, treacle tart, creme brulee with raspberries, and more of the mouth-watering treats that have her readers yearning to sit in Penelope's kitchen or to be served tea by Violet Aird. There is a section of the paintings that inspired her, perhaps were even the inspiration for the work of Lawrence Stern in The Shell Seekers. Most impressive to me was the painting of Laura Knight which readers of Coming Home will remember is the one Gus thought of the first time he saw Loveday. The pictures of Scotland were equally impressive and since my favorite Pilcher novel is September, I was thrilled to see a home that might well have been Corriehill, the gala dancing which took me to Katy Steynton's birthday party, and the candle-lit table where Archie and Isobel entertained at dinner before the bash. Truly a breathtaking book for armchair travellers in general, and readers of Rosamunde Pilcher novels in particular.
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