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The Impulse Purchase by Veronica Henry

Published by Orion Books

Publication Date: 3rd February 2022

Genre: General Fiction

Book Description:

Sometimes you have to let your heart rule your head . . .

Cherry, Maggie and Rose are mother, daughter and granddaughter, each with their own hopes, dreams and even sorrows. They have always been close, so when, in a moment of impulse, Cherry buys a gorgeous but rundown pub in the village she grew up in, it soon becomes a family affair.

All three women uproot themselves and move to Rushbrook, deep in the heart of Somerset, to take over The Swan and restore it to its former glory. Cherry is at the helm, Maggie is in charge of the kitchen, and Rose tends the picturesque garden that leads down to the river.

Before long, the locals are delighted to find the beating heart of the village is back, bringing all kinds of surprises through the door.

Could Cherry's impulse purchase change all their lives - and bring everyone the happiness they're searching for?

Escape to the glorious Somerset countryside with this joyful and uplifting story of family, love and hope.

My Thoughts:

What if a moment's impulse buy could change your family's life? Stability for future generations, a steady income and a happy home. But at what cost? 

Cherry's husband Mike has always been the leader in their relationship but when a bombshell drops at his retirement party Cherry thinks over their years together and starts to question every aspect of their lives.  These events coincide with the need to return to her parents' home following the recent death of her mum and it's whilst dealing with the formalities of clearing the house that Cherry is reminded of something her mum once said to her; a reminder that although she's a partner, mum, and grandmother she shouldn't forget the importance of doing something just for herself occasionally. To not lose track of her own dreams and passions. Which is how Cherry ends up buying the Swan pub, the place she spent many hours in her youth either working or socialising.

This is a lovely book which reminds us that although we each have a "position" within our life and family we are also individuals with our own personal ambitions and desires. Cherry, daughter Maggie and granddaughter Rose all go through a bit of a life laundry when Cherry makes her impulse purchase: out with the old, in with the new and a re-evaluation of what's important. In places it is inspirational and in others it makes you realise how lucky you are to have all that you do. It may not be as much as someone else but are you happy with your lot? If not, can you change things in order to achieve your goals? But when you weigh everything up in life what do you value the most?

Veronica Henry has written yet another extremely readable book. Its storyline flows easily from the pages yet gets you thinking about all that's important in your life. The characters make you want to be part of their world and be a better person both for yourself and for others. The setting is beautiful although at heart I think I'm more of a townie than a country village person when I'm truly honest with myself. Which is exactly what this book is all about: honesty. With others, but most importantly with ourselves.

My thanks to the publisher who kindly allowed me the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication via NetGalley.

About the Author:

Veronica Henry has worked as a scriptwriter for THE ARCHERS, HEARTBEAT and HOLBY CITY amongst many others, before turning to fiction. She won the 2014 RNA NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD for A NIGHT ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Veronica lives with her family by the sea in north Devon. Find out more at http://www.veronicahenry.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @veronica_henry