My newest release, A Castaway in Cornwall, is about a young woman who is transplanted to rugged, remote North Cornwall after her parents die under mysterious circumstances. Laura lives there with distant relatives but never feels like she belongs. One night, Laura helps rescue a shipwreck victim and tends his wounds, though there is something odd about the man’s injuries and accent. Laura soon realizes he is not who he seems to be, but he also might be her only chance to discover her parents’ fate, so she helps him, facing danger and a growing attraction for the handsome castaway.
(If you’re interested, you can order A Castaway in Cornwall from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book, or your local bookstore.)
Really, it’s not surprising that Laura struggles to fit in, as Cornwall is something of a world set apart from the rest of Britain even today, with its own culture, traditions, and a language they are working to revive. It’s a place many people (and many authors before me) have found fascinating and beautiful.
Located in the southwest tip of Great Britain, there’s just something about the wild, windswept Cornish coast: the cliffs, the waves, the charming villages, and the colorful boats bobbing in the harbours. Perhaps you love Cornwall, too. If so, you’re in good company.
Popular Travel Destination
Cornwall has long been a popular holiday destination, both for people from other parts of the UK, and for international visitors too. The last group trip I hosted (2019) visited Cornwall and it was a favorite with everyone. We hope to return one day. In the meantime, thankfully there are other ways to experience this appealing place.
Novels Set in Cornwall
If you read Winston Graham’s Poldark novels, you are already familiar with their Cornish setting. Or if you’re a Daphne Du Maurier reader, you know several of her books were set in Cornwall as well. And one of my previous novels, The Tutor’s Daughter, takes place in North Cornwall. Traveling via the pages of books is always a good idea!
Cornwall on Screen
Cornwall is also a popular filming location for both television shows and movies. Here are just a few. Have you seen them?
Cornish Music
And finally, for another perspective on Cornish culture, watch the charming movie, Fisherman’s Friends, inspired by the true story of a group of Cornish fishermen who land a recording contract. Sea Shanties are enjoying renewed popularity and are said to be “taking over the internet.” My husband and I have bought a few of the group’s CDs. We love listening to the toe-tapping, uplifting tunes. I recommend them to you!
Thanks for visiting. I hope this bit of “armchair travel” helps tide you over until we can travel again.
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Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, one of my childhood favourite series, is set in Cornwall too.
I sat up late last night to finish reading “A Castaway in Cornwall.” WOW! a great book. I can hardly wait to pass the book on to the ladies in my reading circle.
I thoroughly enjoyed “traveling” to Cornwall via this post! What a fabulous setting for your novel. 🙂
I loved your book, Julie. Congratulations!
What a delightful post, Julie. 🙂
Thank you for “taking us” to Cornwall today—now I’m eager to learn more (and possibly visit there one day)!
Blessings, Patti Jo
Ahh, travel to a beautiful place! Thank you!
Thanks for the review of Cornwall – one of my favorite parts of England for all the reasons you mentioned and more. Someday I hope to visit but meanwhile your new book will do nicely. It’s sitting on top of the to-be-read pile near me and signed by you, a gift from a dear friend. And just as an aside – I just finished all 12 Poldark books! Winston Graham has a gift for making Cornwall come alive!