It's the second time I visited Tremarnock and was more than happy to be back.
The novel is well written, heartwarming, engrossing and entertaining.
It made me crave to the in Tremarnock and root for the characters.
The character development is excellent and the plot is well crafted.
Hope to visit Tremarnock again soon.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The Tremarnock series of books are a nice, easy read and I highly recommend them. Having read two of the books already in this series I was really pleased to receive an advanced copy of The girl who came home to Cornwall from netgalley. Chabela Penhallow arrives in the village from Mexico for a holiday and to try and discover more about her Cornish ancestors. The arrival of the attractive stranger arouses a mix of curiosity and suspicion, upsetting some villagers and unsettling a long term relationship. A new story about Tremarnock and it’s inhabitants transports me there. Almost like visiting old friends! Thank you netgalley

This is the fifth book in a series about the Cornish village of Tremarnock. I have been following this series since the very beginning and was delighted to find that this latest story was being published in time for Christmas. Like many readers, I enjoy catching up with characters I have become familiar with in previous parts of a series. This story contains many such characters, with a few new additions for good measure. Although it is good to know the history of the people featured in the story and their relationships, the book can perfectly well be read as a stand-alone.



In this story, the arrival in the little seaside village of a flamboyantly dressed foreigner causes quite a stir as people guess at her motive for coming to the area and the gossip gets going. The lady in question is Chabela Penhallow Maldonado, a native of Mexico City who is simply curious about her Cornish ancestors and has made the long journey to find out more as she nurses a broken heart. She is befriended by Liz, a character who has appeared in the Tremarnock stories right from the start. Due to this friendship, readers are treated to an amazing trip to Mexico and a tour of many of its delights as Chabela returns home for a holiday along with her new friend. However, back in Cornwall, many relationships are put to the test, including Liz’s own marriage to restaurant owner Robert, while Chabela begins to think that she may have found love.



I very much enjoyed this latest story in the Tremarnock series. Lots of familiar characters and locations popped up; it was just like returning to a place you know well and have met the inhabitants before. Of the new introductions, Chabela obviously stands out. The differences in culture between her home in Mexico City and this quaint little Cornish village cause quite a bit of unease, both with the villagers and the readers. I found myself a little concerned as to the possible outcome and, at times, not sure how much I liked this Mexican visitor. What I was not prepared for in this book was the wonderful descriptions of locations in Mexico and the links between that country and Cornwall. Emma Burstall had obviously done lots of research there. I can heartily recommend this book to all, and in particular to fans of the Tremarnock series; if you haven’t read the previous four stories, no matter, but they are also well worth seeking out.

Another winner from Emma Burstall. Her Tremarnock series is excellent and it's great to get know a setting and cast of chareacters.
When an author writes books as part of series, it can draw the reader in. If you have read the Tremarnock series from the start, you will love this latest instalment. If you haven't read the prequels, I would recommend that you do before reading this one.
However, as a stand alone, this book could still work. But it will make you want to read the rest, be warned.
Tremarnock is a Cornish community which relies on holiday trade. It's a close knit village where everyone knows everyone else. And when a newcomer arrives, everyone else notices.
Mexican lady, Chabela, turns heads and stirs up emotions when she comes in search of her ancestry. The locals don't quite know what to make of her. As ever, Liz is the first to welcome the newest resident. However, with her own house in disarray, she can't afford to get too involved.
Emma Burstall appears to have a very good knowledge of Cornwall and Cornish customs, as well as a detailed knowledge of Mexico. You could almost be there with Emma's detailed description of both places. I would highly recommend the whole Tremarnock series from this accomplished author.

Thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
Having read the first 4 books in this tremarnock series was absolutely delighted to get an early copy
I was certainly not disappointed with the 5th book in the series not quite as punchy as the others but it's like going home the characters in the small seaside village come together when needed once again an other OUTSTANDING read I can highly recommend this book

Good solid read about family history, love and relationships. The main character Chabela is likable. It is spring here in New Zealand and it was great sitting in the sun and having a read.