The Beach Hut - Veronica Henry

Jane Milton's beach hut, also known as 'The Shack' has been in her family for many generations, but when her husband dies and leaves her with huge debts, she knows she has no choice but to finally sell the hut and make a bit of money to live on. She's worried about the reaction of her 3 sons, but more about leaving the glorious beaches of Everdene for good after one summer party. As summer descends on Everdere once more, the residents of the huts flock to the beach for a few days peace, but some end up with more than ever bargained for. For Roy, the man who has helped look after the beach huts ... more

- - THE PLOT - - The beach hut is the story of a group of people who choose to spend their summers on the beach at Everdene, a seemingly tranquil if busy beach in Devon. The families who spend their summers at Everdene have become friends over the years and the story shows just how their lives have intertwined, and how the place seems to have worked its way into the lives of each and every member of the various families. Life is good and the living is easy at Everdene but that's because it's an escape for most of those who come there to the pretty coloured beach huts for their summer get aways ... more

I first came across this book having seen an article in my local paper as the author is local to where I live. I then bought the book which is set in and around beaches in North Devon near where I live. It was an enjoyable read and it was certainly nice to imagine the beach with its idyllic beach huts and lifestyle, especially in the current weather climate!! . i went round the areas where I believe the book is based on - Saunton sands, braunton and Woolacoombe and I was very disappointed as it was nothing like what I had imagined.However that is not to say the book is not good - I would ... more