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GIVEAWAY – the perfect book box gift: GUERNSEY

9th June 2024

GIVEAWAY – the perfect book box gift: GUERNSEY.

To celebrate publication of Anne Allen’s new novel – The Ghost of Seagull Cottage – we have joined forces with the author to bring you this amazing giveaway.

GIVEAWAY - the perfect book box gift: GUERNSEY

The items comprise:

  • A paperback of The Ghost of Seagull Cottage
  • A Guernsey tea towel
  • A bar of Divine chocolate
  • A box of 6 Prodigy salted caramel chocolate eggs
  • A Faith in Nature body wash
  • A Faith in Nature shampoo
  • A sari fabric shopping bag

The Ghost of Seagull Cottage

A haunting tale of love, loss and finding one’s place in the world.

Widowed artist Annabel returns to Guernsey seeking a fresh start for herself and her young daughter away from her late husband’s controlling family. Seagull Cottage appears perfect, by the sea and with a low rent. The snag is it comes with a resident ghost, Daniel, a sea captain who died 70 years ago in 1946. He built the cottage and objects to anyone not family living there. He and Annabel have to come to terms with sharing what he still considers to be his home.

After a difficult start they begin to share their pasts and an unlikely friendship blooms, becoming deeper as they spend more time together. Annabel realises she’s falling for him but would she truly prefer a ghost to a real live man?

Blending elements of romance, mystery and the supernatural into a compelling tale about the power of human connection and presenting a modern twist on R.A. Dick’s novel The Ghost and Mrs Muir and the classic movie of the same name.

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  1. User: Tina Hartas

    Posted on: 26/06/2024 at 5:09 pm

    Anthea Holloway is the WINNER

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  2. User: John Walker

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:50 pm

    You’re never too far from the coast and some gorgeous views.

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  3. User: 4Gloria

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:38 pm

    I haven’t visited Guernsey but it sounds as though I would really appreciate the beautiful scenery and wonderful wildlife on the island.

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  4. User: Patricia Barrett

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:37 pm

    I love wildlife spotting, and Guernsey has plenty of natural spots for all sorts of animals and birds.

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  5. User: Claire Hamilton

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:23 pm

    I’ve never been before, but I hear it’s beautiful with plenty of stunning scenery.

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  6. User: Adrian Bold

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:17 pm

    I love all the smaller islands – beautiful!

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  7. User: Calli

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 7:24 pm

    The lovely scenery

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  8. User: Jan Ashenden

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 7:00 pm

    Guernsey is actually on my bucket list! I have always wanted to visit all of the channel islands, they look so beautiful.

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  9. User: Natalia

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 6:56 pm

    I haven’t been to Guernsey, but really hoping to soon. I’d love to visit the historical sites and military museum

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  10. User: Patricia Avery

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 6:37 pm

    Sadly I’ve never been to beautiful Guernsey or indeed any of the Channel Islands. It is somewhere I have always wanted to visit and yearned to go even more after viewing them in the distance from our numerous cross-channel ferry crossings. I fea at 76 I am unlikely to ever get to visit now as my world is rapidly shrinking. Long journeys are too tiring and no longer an option.

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  11. User: smith106

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 3:52 pm

    I love the beauty scenery.

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  12. User: andyszym

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 12:49 pm

    I’ve not visited Guernsey so hopefully I will one day and I look forward to exploring and seeing this beautiful island.

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  13. User: Victoria Easton

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 12:01 pm

    I have never been to Guernsey, but the pictures show a fantastic coastline. I would love to go!

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  14. User: Karrob8

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 11:02 am

    The natural beauty of the island.

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  15. User: Cornelia Ridler

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:49 am

    The Relaxed way of life

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  16. User: Crimson15

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 10:42 am

    The peace and quiet and the wildlife, a different pace of life

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  17. User: AdiLee

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 8:11 am

    the wide open spaces and tranquillity

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  18. User: cjfg1985

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 7:38 am

    I love how peaceful it is, I always visit to try and destress and go on nice walks!

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  19. User: hayleyrob01

    Posted on: 22/06/2024 at 7:27 am

    the beautiful sea views

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  20. User: Fewspoons

    Posted on: 21/06/2024 at 10:14 pm

    I love the sea air and the views

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  21. User: Claire Mitchell

    Posted on: 21/06/2024 at 8:37 pm

    The coastline and the great seafood

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  22. User: aspella

    Posted on: 20/06/2024 at 3:19 pm

    Guernsey cow as it’s a heritage breed that is sadly dwindling. I’ve never been to Guernsey but I enjoyed reading the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

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  23. User: paul lodge

    Posted on: 20/06/2024 at 2:51 pm

    I love the changing scenery every few minutes driving

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  24. User: LostinLincs

    Posted on: 15/06/2024 at 7:07 pm

    I would love to visit for the beaches, the history and the walking.

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  25. User: Cristina McDowall

    Posted on: 15/06/2024 at 11:48 am

    It’s like Jersey was about 20 years ago – a lot calmer!

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  26. User: Quod

    Posted on: 15/06/2024 at 5:56 am

    The light it’s great for taking photos

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  27. User: Sagrl

    Posted on: 14/06/2024 at 9:26 pm

    Not been but it’s on the bucket list to do so

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  28. User: Vjkate

    Posted on: 14/06/2024 at 3:22 pm

    Love the wildlife and the peace . Its so beautiful. Must visit soon

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  29. User: Pat Stubbs

    Posted on: 14/06/2024 at 1:12 pm

    Love the scenery and the fascinating history. Have visited many times

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  30. User: Vixylou

    Posted on: 12/06/2024 at 6:04 pm

    I’ve never been to Guernsey, the closest I’ve gotten is Jersey, but I don’t remember it at all, as I was only two years old, and apparently all I would eat was Hula Hoops!!

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  31. User: atebbs

    Posted on: 12/06/2024 at 12:38 pm

    The lovely walks and the fantasticflowers and birdlife.

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  32. User: Kim Murray

    Posted on: 11/06/2024 at 1:11 pm

    I’ve never been but would love to see the wildlife x

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  33. User: Helen OBrien

    Posted on: 11/06/2024 at 11:31 am

    What do I love about Guernsey…. The cows of course. Such delicious creamy milk from such placid beautiful animals.

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  34. User: Robem

    Posted on: 11/06/2024 at 6:04 am

    Glorious sand, sea and sunshine. Warm without being too hot! Warm and friendly people. What’s not to love.

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  35. User: lapsapchung

    Posted on: 10/06/2024 at 4:22 pm

    Hauteville House, where Victor Hugo lived. One of the most interesting and eccentric houses I have ever toured, and it gave me a good insight to the man and his writing

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  36. User: Lisa22

    Posted on: 10/06/2024 at 1:01 pm

    I love that Guernsey is home to a variety of wildlife and as a wildlife lover, I’d really like to go on a Guernsey safari to see all the wildlife there.

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  37. User: ajsimpson

    Posted on: 10/06/2024 at 7:51 am

    I love the coastlines and the many walks to do

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  38. User: RosieA

    Posted on: 10/06/2024 at 7:06 am

    Love sitting and watching the sea on the rugged coastline

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  39. User: Justine G

    Posted on: 10/06/2024 at 6:10 am

    Entering for The Ghost of Seagull Cottage. I’ve never been to Guernsey but it’s on my destination list to visit. I loved The Guernsey Potato Peel & Pie Club book. It’s all about the magic & intrigue of an island so close to France, yet English & the curious history.

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  40. User: Hutchy73

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 10:43 pm

    I haven’t been to Guernsey but have the channel islands on my list – they look beautiful

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  41. User: Perpetua

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 9:51 pm

    I haven’t been to Guernsey, but watched a documentary by Michael Portillo, and it looked stunning. He said that the people are incredibly friendly and amiable.

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  42. User: Felicity Grace Terry

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 9:16 pm

    You had me with a haunting tale.

    I love the thought of all those Guernsey coastal walks and unspoilt beaches

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  43. User: philatel

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 8:36 pm

    Sadly I have not visited Guernsey YET but I do collect Guernsey stamps because they are so beautiful reflecting places to visit, flowers, birds, animals, etc. One day I must rectify this.

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  44. User: lindarumsey

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 7:55 pm

    I’ve never been to Guernsey, but would love to visit soon.

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  45. User: Claire Harris

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 7:38 pm

    I love the compact size of Guernsey, you can drive around it easily and visit beautiful beaches, lovely countryside & enjoy cafés & little shops!
    I haven’t been there for many years now, perhaps I shall go again soon!

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  46. User: Janet Fisher

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 7:30 pm

    The WW2 historic sites

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  47. User: Margaret Gallagher

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 7:04 pm

    The relaxed way of life and convenience to get there – a beautiful place to stay and relax

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  48. User: RoseBriar

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 7:00 pm

    I have never been fortunate enough to visit but my friend says the scenery is delightful.

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  49. User: Rose Janes

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 6:58 pm

    I have been but my friend says it’s beautiful

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  50. User: Carolyn Corrin

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 6:42 pm

    The lovely scenery

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  51. User: Janine

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 5:45 pm

    I have never been there but it’s on my bucket list x

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  52. User: Sie

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 5:16 pm

    Never been to Guernsey, but would love to go.

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  53. User: Susan Gilley

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 5:15 pm

    I like the slower pace of life in Guernsey. It also seems to be in a time warp.

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  54. User: Gaynorlou

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 5:08 pm

    What I love about Guernsey is the beautiful scenery, the relaxing atmosphere, the lovely people and the delicious food

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  55. User: Heather Copping

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 4:50 pm

    When we last visited Guernsey we found visiting the WW2 exhibitions and visitor attractions to be very interesting and historical.

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  56. User: Heather Copping

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 4:47 pm

    When we last visited Guernsey, which was quite a few years ago, we loved visiting the WW2 exhibitions and visitors attractions around the island. We found them very interesting and historical.

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  57. User: Nadia Stanbrdge

    Posted on: 09/06/2024 at 4:39 pm

    The islands of Guernsey have so much to offer including coastal and cliff path walks, breathtaking views, history and heritage, plus proximity to France.

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