On the Eve of Christmas. Winter Solstice. A Book for Reading in English

Welcome to the cozy world of Rosamunde Pilcher's books! Here you will feel the piercing wind blowing while walking along the seashore and the heather moors with your faithful dog Horatio; you'll have thoughtful, unhurried conversations with the local church... pastor and the kind owner of a small shop, and most importantly — you'll be acquainted with a real Victorian mansion! Of course, there are living rooms, bedrooms, and antique bathrooms, and even an attic for a young girl. But the most important thing is that in the kitchen of Elfriede Phipps and Oscar Blandell, you will meet interesting characters, people just like us, with their sorrows and joys. The stories of their complicated fates will help you look at life in a new way and find peace of mind. Reading this book will remind you of a meeting with an old friend whom you understand with half a word…