The Picture House by the Sea, Holly Hepburn
The Picture House by the Sea, Holly Hepburn
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The Picture House by the Sea

Author: Holly Hepburn

Narrator: Karen Cass

Unabridged: 12 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/21/2017


Synopsis

The brilliant new novel from the bestselling author of A Year at the Star and Sixpence. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley. This audio edition is read for you by Karen Cass, reader for Jill Mansell, Carole Matthews and Maggie O'Farrell. 

The picture house by the sea is the Palace at Polwhipple – a lovely art deco cinema, nestled in front of azure Cornish seas. But it is long past its heyday now, and its only saving grace is Ferrelli's, the family run ice-cream concession in the foyer, which is widely known as the best ice-cream for miles.
 
So when Ferdie, the owner of Ferelli's, breaks his leg, his granddaughter Gina drops everything to come and help out. But when she arrives she is dismayed by the state of the cinema, which she remembers fondly from summer holidays when she was little, and she is determined to give it the makeover it deserves. Along with local renovation expert Ben, she sets about reviving the Palace to its former glory. 

But the cinema needs more than a lick of paint. Its very future is under threat from a developer with greed in his eyes. Can Gina save the place before it is too late?

** Disclaimer: originally published in four parts as eBooks – Brief Encounter, Singing in the Rain, Dirty Dancing and Some Like it Hot **

About Holly Hepburn

Holly Hepburn is the author of several novels including, Escape to Darling Cove, Return to Half Moon Farm and Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane. Follow her on Instagram at @HollyH_Author. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Agi

"The Picture House by the Sea" is Holly Hepburn's second full - length novel that I had a pleasure to read - because after reading and enjoying "A Year at the Star and Sixpence" I just knew I have to read the new one, no matter what. There is such a lovely feel - good vibe to this beautiful cover, d......more

Goodreads review by Hannah

Never judge a book by its cover. You can with this one the story is as beautiful as the cover. Its gripping from the start and an easy quick read about the seaside and a run down cinema. Gina is easy to relate to and I was rooting for her and Ben. Ben was so lovely even when he was drunk (that scene......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

A dream of a book for Gelato lovers and cinema lovers alike, and it works incredibly well for fans of Cornwall, and trying to save small businesses against adversity. Not to mention the Italian grandparents, a renovations expert and some really imaginative ideas, some fantastic cosplay opportunities......more

Endlich mal ein Frauen-/Liebesroman nach meinem Geschmack! Gina und Ben sind zwei tolle Hauptpersonen und ihre Freundschaft und beginnende Liebe fand ich sehr schön und glaubhaft. Gerade, weil sie nichts überstürzen, sondern erst nach und nach ihre Liebe füreinander entdecken. Sehr gefallen hat mur......more


Quotes

'Fabulously feel-good, funny and fresh, it will sweep you off your feet'

'Deliciously romantic and sprinkled with the magic of the movies – it's the perfect treat!'

'Pure pleasure, a delight from opening credits to closing reel'