Books like Home for the wedding by Elizabeth Cadell
Spirited Stacey Marsh has spent years leaving her provincial hometown of Dorsham, England, in pursuit of a sophisticated life in Paris, where she met and plans to marry Jules Charbonnier. While Stacey believes a wedding in Paris would be the honest choice, she insists on an English ceremony and heads home.
Upon arrival, Stacey senses that something has shifted in Dorsham. The once‑quiet community is now buzzing with activity, and her family’s demeanor has changed. Rumors spread that jealousy or the ghost of her grandfather is haunting the town. Meanwhile, the boy next door, Nigel, appears unusually handsome and assertive.
The situation escalates when Jules and his grandmother, Madame Charbonnier, arrive in England a week before the ceremony. With time running out, Stacey must decide whether her emotions are merely homesickness or something deeper, as her hometown’s vibrancy clashes with the expectations she once had for her wedding life.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Elizabeth Cadell
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