{"product_id":"a-winter-by-the-sea-paperback","title":"A Winter by the Sea - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the Duke and Duchess of Kent rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal couple's male staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they've invited mysterious secrets and the sweet possibility of romance into their home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Emily Summers approaches a local publisher in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming an author. When he turns her down, his dashing competitor promises to consider her novel if she will first write a new Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily accepts and begins researching with the help of the Duke of Kent's handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she used to hold dear and her budding dreams for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyalty comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger and the sweet possibility of romance. . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their daughter--the future Queen Victoria--rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal family's male staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they've invited secrets and intrigue into their home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Emily Summers longs to become an author. A local publisher offers to consider her novel if she will first write a Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily agrees and begins researching the area with help from the Duke of Kent's handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she's long held dear and her budding dreams for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101138292959,"sku":"9780764234286","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/lHuxprvfTS9780764234286.webp?v=1781068333","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/a-winter-by-the-sea-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}