Paperback: Water is the mother of tea, a teapot its father and fire the teacher. - Chinese proverb
The Seafront Tea Rooms is a peaceful hideaway, away from the bustle of the seaside, and in this quiet place a group of women find exactly what they've been searching for.
Charismatic journalist Charlotte is on a mission to scope out Britain's best tea rooms. She knows she has found something special in the Seafront Tea Rooms but is it a secret she should share?
Kathryn, a single mother whose only sanctuary is the 'Seafront', convinces Charlie to keep the place out of her article by agreeing to join her on her search.
Together with another regular, Séraphine, a culture-shocked French au pair with a passion for pastry-making, they travel around the country discovering quaint hideaways and hidden gems.
But what none of them expect is for their journey to surprise them with discoveries of a different kind. Full of romance and friendship, tea and cake, The Seafront Tea Rooms (2014) is a heart-warming, quintessentially British tale about the strength found in true friendship.
About the author: Vanessa Greene hosted her first tea party at eight, to a select gathering of stuffed bears. Since then she has trawled antiques markets from Portobello to Paris, Brighton to Buenos Aires, to build her teacup collection and feed her addiction to all things vintage. She still loves an excuse to bring friends together - but nowadays her guests are less shy about trying the cake. Her perfect weekend would feature chocolate muffins, good friends and of course a perfect cup of tea. Vanessa is in her thirties and lives in north London with her partner. The Vintage Teacup Club (2012), her first novel, was published to rave reader reviews and won an instant place in their hearts. Her latest book, The Little Pieces of You and Me (2016), a story about old friends and new beginnings, is out now. She loves to hear from readers so drop her a line on Twitter (@VanessaGBooks) or Facebook (VanessaGreeneBooks).
Rating: 3/5
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