#BookReview for The Cottage On Winter Moss by Allie Cresswell

Helen Pryke

Jul 2

A beautifully written story set in the past and present, set in the heart of Cumbria during the bleak months of winter. Dee is a writer who is searching for some peace to write her next book, and ends up in a remote village. But once she settles into Winter Cottage, the lives of the locals intertwine with the musings of her mind and she finds herself writing a story that she isn't certain should be told.

The characters become real as you are pulled into the pages - Dee, fed up with her errant boyfriend, Mrs Harrop, the nosy shopkeeper, Marjorie and her daughter Olivia, dark, brooding Jamie, even Bob the dog - and the story weaves between past and present, slowly revealing how events from the past intertwine with the present.

Allie Cresswell writes a beautifully descriptive narrative, and breathes life into her characters, all while tugging at your heartstrings with a heartrending story. This book is perfect for anyone who loves historical fiction and dual timelines. Highly recommend.