Bøker av Jane Harvey

Book 1 of 4 in the heartwarming Hummingbird House series. April needs somewhere to live - and peace and quiet to heal her wounds. The tenants of Hummingbird House have other ideas. When April moves into Hummingbird House, she is intrigued by her mysterious landlord, Dai. With a bruised heart and a distinct lack of furniture, she spends the summer getting to know the other occupants. As she smartens up her home and makes peace with her recent past, she befriends Paul, a solitary ex-chef, and Betty, an elderly lady who lives in the basement flat. But Hummingbird House holds many secrets, and the relationships of the tenants are not as straightforward as they seem. April learns some shocking truths one eventful night and realises that victims and villains can look the same. The Landlord of Hummingbird House explores unlikely friendships, unexpected love interests, and family relationships. Here, everyone is in need of a second chance - and appearances can be deceptive. Winner: Eyelands International Book Awards, Published Novel (2021). "An honest and heartfelt novel of personal connection, layer by layer. Jane Harvey's The Landlord of Hummingbird House is cosy and warm while addressing real discomforts, regrets, and traumas. From heartbreakingly empathetic characters to descriptive settings, this novel will tingle your senses and stir up your sympathy." Independent Book Review

A sequel to the award-winning debut, The Landlord of Hummingbird House. Book two of four in this heartwarming series. 1967: the summer of love and the year Betty moves into her first home. Independent. Open. Inexperienced. She is excited to be living with her new husband, William, and is committed to returning Hummingbird House to its former glory. But when she invites captivating new tenants into her home and settles into married life, her world begins to transform in ways she could never have imagined. She thought she was on a journey toward domesticity and devotion - but her experiences that summer prove to be anything but traditional. Alternating between the 1960s and the present day, Buttercups in the Basement is a delightful exploration of personal awakening, friendships - and what it means to be happy. A sequel to the award-winning debut, The Landlord of Hummingbird House and part of the delightful Hummingbird House series - Book Four coming soon! This book can be read as a standalone. Praise for The Landlord of Hummingbird House: "An honest and heartfelt novel of personal connection, layer by layer. Jane Harvey's The Landlord of Hummingbird House is a story of the quiet yet biting sense of imposter syndrome... cosy and warm while addressing real discomforts, regrets, and traumas. From heartbreakingly empathetic characters to descriptive settings, this novel will tingle your senses and stir up your sympathy." Independent Book Review