A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores by Laura Briggs


A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores
 (A Little Hotel in Cornwall Book 2)




It looks like a perfect Cornish autumn, with aspiring novelist Maisie Clark still finding inspiration as a maid at the historic Penmarrow Hotel.
Between the staff of quirky co-workers, glamorous and unusual guests, and her growing friendship with the charming but mysterious Sidney Daniels, Maisie is living out adventures instead of just penning them in the pages of her would-be novel's growing number of chapters.






And then there's the slight problem of keeping the balance between friendship and 'something more' with Sidney, who's helping introduce her to the village's version of a Cornish Halloween, and has recently taken an interest in Maisie's secret that may change things between them.
But even Maisie’s imagination can't conjure the unusual event this Halloween brings to the Penmarrow.
An eccentric earl has chosen this site to host his lavish birthday celebration that includes a pretty (and perceptive) young psychic whose predictions seem to have everyone on edge — and, to Maisie's delight, the elusive novelist Alistair Davies is rumored to be part of the guest list! But with the earl's bickering relatives and illustrious friends on hand— and more than one ghost of the past waiting to be revealed — it’s anyone’s guess what the festivities will bring before the party is over.

Will the psychic foretell doom for the earl's gathering—and is her ‘gift’ as genuine as it seems? Will Maisie finally meet her favorite author face to face? And, more importantly, what about the romantic sparks that fly between Maisie and Sidney?
Purchase Links
US - https://www.amazon.com/Spirited-Cornish-Shores-Little-Cornwall-ebook/dp/B07R59BM53




 


I read this as a stand alone, but know I would enjoy stepping back one book and discovering exactly how Maisie found herself at the Penmarrow hotel. All is explained but I would like to experience it along with aspiring author Maisie Clark, now known (sometimes) as Marji Kinnan.
The Halloween season is upon us, although not celebrated in quite the same way as in the U.S..
There are still traditions and games and costumes and a good time had by all ages.
The hotel has been booked fully by one family to celebrate the patriarch's centennial birthday.
He has included some close friends and a psychic. Normal family bickering applies, especially when an inheritance is anticipated. Most importantly to Maisie is the anticipated appearance of a famous author, whom she hopes will help her with her desired career.
The staff of Penmarrow seems to have ample time off to take part in village festivities. Also to have some romantic, or semi-romantic, adventures. One seems to run afoul for porter Riley.

Naturally it seems the psychic's predictions would make up a significant portion of the book, but I found it to be well balanced in all aspects. I enjoyed the characters and the setting and all the village activities as well as the seances and predictions.

I am looking forward to reading more in this series as Maisie discovers more about herself and her own style.

Author Bio


 Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.

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