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A Cornish Dream
  • Published: 27 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405970365
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $24.99

A Cornish Dream

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27 Sept 2026
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Phillipa Ashley meets Cathy Bramley in Hilary Boyd's new novel, where we return to the blissful Cornish village of Pencarrow Bay, from million copy bestselling author

The residents of Pencarrow Bay has one more heart to fix after Gen's traumatic break up.

Just as she starts to heal, the last thing she expects is to be swept off her feet by a dashing Dutchman who sales into the bay. He’s the perfect distraction and their days enjoying one another under the Cornish sun.

But then Gen is left staring at a positive pregnancy test, and it offers her the chance to fulfil one of her biggest dreams. Even if she finds herself facing this new future alone.

They say 'it takes a village' and in the case of Pencarrow Bay, it really does...
  • Published: 27 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405970365
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $24.99
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About the author

Hilary Boyd

Hilary Boyd trained as a nurse and a marriage guidance counselor before beginning a career as a writer and journalist. She has written six non-fiction books and is the author of Thursdays in the Park, the bestselling novel which spawned a whole new genre.
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Also by Hilary Boyd

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The Affair
The Lie
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Praise for A Cornish Dream

A charming read about seizing new opportunities and finding your own way

Phillipa Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of SECOND CHANCE SUMMER

A beautiful summer read!

Amanda Prowse, author of SWIMMING TO LUNDY

A very storied story. It drew me in and kept me gripped.

Sue Moorcroft, author of A SKY FULL OF STARS

A delightful summer story of seaside, second chances and new starts.

Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author