CHILDREN'S TIME

Children's Hour unfolds in an old mansion with quirky architecture and a sea view, where five children loved to listen to their mother's stories. They lived a happy childhood, filled with playtime on the beach, in the gardens, and in the woods before war—among other tragedies—shattered their lives. Now, many years later, two of the sisters, Nest and Mina, still live in Ottercombe, the family's beautiful mansion, surrounded by adorable dogs and the magnificent Devon countryside, and enjoying visits from Lyddie and Jack, their beloved nephews. However, as soon as Georgie, Nest and Mina's older sister, comes to stay with them at Ottercombe, unwelcome memories of the past are rekindled. As a child, Georgie claimed to know all the family secrets—secrets she now wants to share... Her revelations uncover long-buried passions and promises and unexpectedly shake the new generation, who face challenges with their own indomitable hearts. With its beautiful narrative, interspersed with dramatic moments that unfold gradually, typical of a great family saga, The Children's Hour will internationally consolidate Marcia Willett's reputation as an excellent novelist.