Fern Britton books in order

Fern Britton, the star presenter of daytime TV show, Ready Steady Cook, presents a cookery book with fifty quick, affordable and nutritious recipes which are designed to be appealing even to the fussiest family member.

It is complete with recipes for vegetarians, slimmers and special occasions.

When journalist and single mother of two, Christie Lynch, was preparing to make a guest appearance on daytime TV show, Tart Talk, little did she know that her life would changes for the better.

Spotted by a famous talent agent named Julia Keen, Christie soon secures a job as a presenter on a daily chat show.

Despite the constant invasion of her privacy by the paparazzi, Christie quickly gets accustomed to living in the limelight; something that brings her newfound wealth and fame.

But as her career takes off exponentially, Christie finds herself spending more time at work, and less time with her kids and her new boyfriend.

Will she be able to strike a balance between being a mother and a highflying career woman?

Desperate to begin a new chapter far away from her cheating husband, Helen Merrifield moves to the small and beautiful village of Pendruggan, Cornwall.

Having found a new group of unconventional friends, and sparked two unexpected love interests, Helen swiftly begins settling into her new normal—only for the past to catch up with her.

Will she finally learn to let go of the past and embrace the future?

Carew sisters Prudence and Constance have an annual tradition of going to their centuries-old family holiday home, Atlantic House, during the summer.

Prudence, a hard-headed businesswoman married to the humble Francis, is about to get a stark reminder why she shouldn’t take anything for granted.

Constance, the committed wife married to a promiscuous husband, has always been outsmarted by her devious sister.

Though concerned that Pru has a ploy to keep Atlantic House all to herself, Connie decides not to go down without a fight.

A long-buried secret however comes back to haunt them after an old figure from their past re-emerges.

Will Pru and Connie finally learn to let go of the past?

Residents of the seaside town of Trevay, Cornwall, vigorously protest against the plans of turning their beloved theatre into a Café au Lait chain store.

In the midst of the protests is Penny Leighton, an outstanding producer blissfully married to a Cornish resident.

Determined to save the theatre, she reaches out to some influential friends who soon flood the seaside town.

Among the arrivals is Jess Tate, girlfriend to TV superstar Ryan Hearst. Although his career is soaring, hers seems to have stagnated for a while.

But as she will soon learn, when opportunity knocks at your door, your career won’t be the only thing that’s about to change.

Gorgeous, stylish and with the right body, Greer Clovelly seems to have it all.

In love with Jesse Behenna since she laid eyes on him at school, Greer is determined to get married to him. Besides, uniting two Cornish dynasties through marriage isn’t the worst thing.

The chubby and freckled Loveday Carter is used to getting overshadowed by her friend Greer. Although she also has feelings for Jesse, she knows that Greer always gets what she wants.

Then there is Jesse, who has a tough choice to make. Should he follow his heart or do whatever makes his father happy?

And what happens to his best friend Mickey, who has fallen terribly for Loveday?

NEW BEGINNINGS:
As journalist and single mother, Christie Lynch, makes a guest appearance on a daytime TV show, little does she know that her life is about to change dramatically.

HIDDEN TREASURES:
Desperate to begin a new chapter far away from her cheating husband, Helen Merrifield moves to the small and beautiful village of Pendruggan, Cornwall.

THE HOLIDAY HOME:
Carew sisters Prudence and Constance have an annual tradition of going to their centuries-old family holiday home, Atlantic House, during the summer.
A long-buried secret however comes back to haunt them after an old figure from their past re-emerges.

THE STOLEN WEEKEND:
Exhausted by their fast-paced lives in London, two best friends decide to head to the idyllic Cornish village of Pendruggan.
Will their perfect weekend turn out as planned?

Having been married for a decade and a half, Ed is having a feeling that his wife Charlotte is having an affair.

Desperate not to lose her, he rents a cottage on the beautiful Cornish cliffs near the tiny village of Pendruggan, where he hopes that a blissful family holiday will help draw them closer again.

Charlotte, on the other hand, can’t help but wonder what happened to the man that she fell terribly in love with.

So into the car they go, accompanied by their teenage daughter Alex, their young son Sam, and their huge Bearded Collie.

Will their family holiday mend their wounded marriage? Or shatter it for good?

THE HOLIDAY HOME:
Carew sisters Prudence and Constance have an annual tradition of going to their centuries-old family holiday home, Atlantic House, during the summer.
A long-buried secret however comes back to haunt them after an old figure from their past re-emerges.

A SEASIDE AFFAIR:
Residents of the seaside town of Trevay, Cornwall, vigorously protest against the plans of turning their beloved theatre into a Café au Lait chain store.
In the midst of the protests is Penny Leighton, an outstanding producer who will do whatever it takes to save the theatre.

A GOOD CATCH:
Greer Clovelly, who has it all, wants to get married to Jesse Behenna, as it will unite two Cornish dynasties.
Her friend, the chubby and freckled Loveday Carter, has feelings for Jesse. She however knows that Greer always gets what she wants.
Then there is Jesse and his best friend Mickey…

Penny Leighton, a resident of the Cornish village of Pendruggan, has never revealed to anyone why she is alienated from her mother and sister.

She kept her family secrets hidden for years, something that has gradually been consuming her from the inside.

And when an unexpected visitor shows up, Penny is forced to come to terms with her past.

Returning to her childhood home where she spent time with her grandmother, Ella is on a desperate search for everything missing in her life.

But as Ella soon learns, her true legacy doesn’t exactly lie in the past.

Upon returning to her picturesque Cornish town to recover from the loss of her beloved grandmother, Adela, Ella ends up finding a new home and another chance to make a fresh start. But in doing so, she also opens a vault of secrets.

Two decades ago, Ella’s mother Sennen ran away from her Cornish coastal town.

Then a young woman who couldn’t cope with the challenges of being a single mother, Sennen left her children with their grandmother Adela—leaving a part of her behind too.

Having spent the ensuing years hiding from her mistakes, Sennen finally makes the decision to return back to Cornwall.

But will she be forgiven by her long-lost daughter and son?

As the hot sun rages from high above and the sea breeze blows, bringing with it a cooling relief to the locals, a stranger arrives at the seaside village of Trevay.

A Hollywood superstar in desperate need of a safe haven, the stranger is swiftly helped by villagers Penny and Dorrie who know exactly what it means to need an escape.

Uniting the villager together, they all endeavor to protect their stranger’s secret.

And as the stranger begins helping some of the villagers find the answers to some of the things that have been troubling them, the villagers in turn find a place for him in their hearts.

As the residents of the small Cornish village of Pendruggan come to bid farewell to their beloved vicar and his wife, they are shocked by the arrival of a controversial Reverand named Angela Whitehorn.

With her husband Robert by her side, Angela is on a mission to make radical changes which certainly won't please everyone.

When anonymous poison pen letters are sent to her, they only strengthen Angela’s resolve to bring change to the Cornish village.

As the attacks aimed at her become increasingly personal, Angela realizes that the secrets are closer to home than she could have possibly thought.

But with faith and loyal friends by your side, new beginnings are still possible even when faced with insurmountable odds.

Christmas comes to the tiny Cornish village of Pendruggan.

Piran Ambrose, Cornwall’s very own Mr. Rochester, learns the true meaning of the holiday season after he finds himself joining in the village celebrations.

Meanwhile, best friends Penny and Helen can’t wait for a stolen weekend of joyous indulgence. But as the ladies are about to find out, even the best of plans sometimes don’t turn out as expected.

Elsewhere in a perfect cottage on the Cornish cliffs, the Appleby family and their bearded collie, Molly, are having an unforgettable festive season.

A little Cornish escape for everyone certainly wouldn't hurt.

1918: World War I is finally over. Seated on a train is Clara Carter, on her way to Cornwall to meet a family that could have at one point been hers. They however must never learn about her secret…

1939: Hannah’s hopes of learning about her mother’s puzzling past are dwindled after the outbreak of the Second World War. And as the attacks begin, Hannah and her brothers are determined to do everything they can for the war effort.

2020: Caroline has for the longest time preserved her family’s secrets. But with her daughter needing her now more than ever, she reckons that it’s finally time to reveal the truth. It's time to show her daughter that she comes from a long lineage of women who have overcome the various challenges thrown at them by life.

TV star Fern Britton was for several years known as the adored presenter of Ready Steady Cook, and more recently, co-presenter of This Morning with Philip Schofield.

Although Fern was always one to show her real emotions in front of the camera, often laughing or crying on national TV, not much is known by the public about her private life.

A warm and witty figure that was more like a best friend to millions of daily viewers, not many know the real woman behind the infectious smile.

But now, for the first time ever, the beloved Fern Britton gets to tell her own story; one that will touch the lives of women everywhere.

Penny Leighton is a woman struggling to strike a balance between her role as a vicar’s wife and her day job of being a celebrated TV producer, while Helen Merrifield is a woman overwhelmed by the problems in her life.

Exhausted by their fast-paced lives in London, the two best friends decide to head to the idyllic Cornish village of Pendruggan.

Desperate, they devise a plan to abandon their Pendruggan men and head back to London for a delightful stolen weekend of indulgence.

Will their perfect weekend turn out as planned? Or will things go awry?

Piran Ambrose is the most sullenly person there is.

He just can’t seem to understand how a show as dreadful as an amateur village production of Aladdin could bring so much bliss to anyone.

And is it even necessarily for the village children to knock on his cottage door every single night in December with their awful recorders and terrible singing?

When his foul temper however risks ruining the holiday festivities for everyone, three very special people will pay Piran a visit, reminding him of the real meaning of Christmas.